Comments on: Blending in vs Staying Unique http://www.rockworship.com/ministry-philosophy/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/ Creating music to lead people into God's presence. Music Ministry Production, Performance, Gear, and Theology Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:05:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Danny http://www.rockworship.com/ministry-philosophy/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Danny Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:56:41 +0000 http://www.rockworship.com/announcments/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/#comment-55 <p>I agree with all that's been said. It is good to expose other worship band members with different styles and methods of leading in worship. In my experience, I've learned from observation that it's not always good to spring an entire new philosophy of worship onto a group all at once; rather, introduce it at a moderate rate. It sounds like you're not with this group every Sunday (you're rotating in, right?), so this group will have time to let your style sink in rather than being inundated with it. Teach in love, brother, and be understanding of those who are hvaing a difficulty with adapting.</p> I agree with all that’s been said. It is good to expose other worship band members with different styles and methods of leading in worship. In my experience, I’ve learned from observation that it’s not always good to spring an entire new philosophy of worship onto a group all at once; rather, introduce it at a moderate rate. It sounds like you’re not with this group every Sunday (you’re rotating in, right?), so this group will have time to let your style sink in rather than being inundated with it. Teach in love, brother, and be understanding of those who are hvaing a difficulty with adapting.

]]> By: Mike http://www.rockworship.com/ministry-philosophy/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Mike Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:34:26 +0000 http://www.rockworship.com/announcments/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/#comment-52 <p>I think you are on the right track with your approach. The ideal is not so much making things a production but creating the experience in such a way that allows room for the holy spirit to move. I generally try to keep the singers engaged as much as possible but do have times where I like them to step out briefly. Dynamics are important but it is a delicate balance. Remember if they are standing idle out in front with you for any extended period of time could leave them to begin feeling awkward which then tends to slowly seep itself into the environment. It's a bit easier as part of the band behind the singers in the background to not play for awhile then for a singer not to sing. The other fine line is not makng yourself the focal point while you're the focal point if you know what I mean. All worhsip is to glorify God and the congregation's thoughts are directed to that end. As Travis says "Yield to God"...</p> I think you are on the right track with your approach. The ideal is not so much making things a production but creating the experience in such a way that allows room for the holy spirit to move. I generally try to keep the singers engaged as much as possible but do have times where I like them to step out briefly. Dynamics are important but it is a delicate balance. Remember if they are standing idle out in front with you for any extended period of time could leave them to begin feeling awkward which then tends to slowly seep itself into the environment. It’s a bit easier as part of the band behind the singers in the background to not play for awhile then for a singer not to sing. The other fine line is not makng yourself the focal point while you’re the focal point if you know what I mean. All worhsip is to glorify God and the congregation’s thoughts are directed to that end. As Travis says “Yield to God”…

]]> By: Travis http://www.rockworship.com/ministry-philosophy/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Travis Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:54:11 +0000 http://www.rockworship.com/announcments/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/#comment-50 <p>I've had experience like you, going from leading the Rock service to leading the Sunday morning "big church" service - it takes a lot of creativity and energy reaching a different demographic, but once you do, and win their respect, you can pretty much do whatever you want - band and congregation alike.</p> <p>My $0.02: Be as authentic and real as you can, stick to your guns, but be yeilded to the overall vision for the service as set out by your pastor. He's the one ultimately responsible to God for the service, and even if you must drag the vision out of him, that's where you need to be. In all humility, do your best to yeild to God and from there lead the congregation into worship.</p> I’ve had experience like you, going from leading the Rock service to leading the Sunday morning “big church” service – it takes a lot of creativity and energy reaching a different demographic, but once you do, and win their respect, you can pretty much do whatever you want – band and congregation alike.

My $0.02: Be as authentic and real as you can, stick to your guns, but be yeilded to the overall vision for the service as set out by your pastor. He’s the one ultimately responsible to God for the service, and even if you must drag the vision out of him, that’s where you need to be. In all humility, do your best to yeild to God and from there lead the congregation into worship.

]]> By: sean http://www.rockworship.com/ministry-philosophy/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/comment-page-1/#comment-48 sean Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:31:14 +0000 http://www.rockworship.com/announcments/blending-in-vs-staying-unique/#comment-48 <p>dude. definitely teach your singers how to NOT sing the whole time.</p> <p>I know that as an electric guitar player it's tempting just to always be playing because I'm up on stage ... I'm sure they feel the same way.</p> <p>make sure they know that just because they're on stage, doesn't mean they have to be singing.</p> <p>and that singing every word doesn't necessarily sound better.</p> <p>but I'm preaching to the choir.</p> <p>my point is definitely stick with your own style. there are people in your church who will connect with it, and if you were to blend in with the other bands, the people in your "musical demographic" are going to be missing out.</p> <p>obviously, be honoring, but stick to your guns.</p> <p>SEAN</p> dude. definitely teach your singers how to NOT sing the whole time.

I know that as an electric guitar player it’s tempting just to always be playing because I’m up on stage … I’m sure they feel the same way.

make sure they know that just because they’re on stage, doesn’t mean they have to be singing.

and that singing every word doesn’t necessarily sound better.

but I’m preaching to the choir.

my point is definitely stick with your own style. there are people in your church who will connect with it, and if you were to blend in with the other bands, the people in your “musical demographic” are going to be missing out.

obviously, be honoring, but stick to your guns.

SEAN

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