tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21118341.post115619032392778049..comments2023-11-02T03:31:10.783-07:00Comments on Analyst Catalyst: On Leading WorshipAnalyst Catalysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920558121494608363noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21118341.post-1156273837824192962006-08-22T12:10:00.000-07:002006-08-22T12:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for the encouragement, you guys.I just, I m...Thanks for the encouragement, you guys.<BR/><BR/>I just, I mean, I've thought about it, and been in front of people at church before, but for some reason, Sunday just really hit me.Analyst Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04920558121494608363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21118341.post-1156220726038757562006-08-21T21:25:00.000-07:002006-08-21T21:25:00.000-07:00You need to read the latest post on my blog. As y...You need to read the latest post on my blog. As you know, AC, I am a pastor of a small church... and while I definitely hear everything you're saying... I hold the hope that true spiritual leadership does not mean that we must "project a false reality" and pretend to have everything together; but rather that we lead others to the only place where we can get it together. On the other hand, do we expect our leaders to be somewhere "ahead of us" in spiritual maturity? Well, yes is the answer... but 'no' is as well. The truth is the 82 year old member in my church ought to be a stronger christians than I am... he's got a 50 year edge! But as a young pastor I should be leading the way in spiritual authenticity... I should demonstrate a thirst for God that's revealed in my actions and attitudes.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I've rambled far, far too much here! You just struck a chord close to home! You're thoughts here are great... I appreciate your humble heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21118341.post-1156208451314834552006-08-21T18:00:00.000-07:002006-08-21T18:00:00.000-07:00I totally understand AC.I am often called to lead ...I totally understand AC.<BR/><BR/>I am often called to lead worship at our church. It is such an honor but I approach it with a great responsibility. I have found when I don't keep myself in check and simply throw songs together in a set list, run through rehearsal and two services that things often seem to go wrong. <BR/><BR/>The one thing I can take comfort in is the fact that God can use you regardless of where your heart is. That is not to say that your heart's state is not important, but God can still use you to minister to others. Offer yourself up as his vessel and He will take the morning where He wants it to go.<BR/><BR/>God isn't looking for perfect blameless people-He wants those who are seeking Him. And I believe you are.Thanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985528576467550201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21118341.post-1156202047398471182006-08-21T16:14:00.000-07:002006-08-21T16:14:00.000-07:00So true, so true. :)So true, so true. :)Analyst Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04920558121494608363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21118341.post-1156198164417323132006-08-21T15:09:00.000-07:002006-08-21T15:09:00.000-07:00Ah yes, but here is the rub. If you do feel most q...Ah yes, but here is the rub. If you do feel most qualified spiritually, you shouldn't be up there either. You can't win.Kristy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693158731954389174noreply@blogger.com