Like it or not, anyone that is up on the platform in front of your church is viewed [to varying levels] as someone who represents the church. While no human that has walked this earth [with the exception of One] is without fault, the expectation is that followers of Jesus will actually follow Him [ie attempt to live by His words and in His example]. Not doing so sends a message to the world that we’re all talk…
I had a congregation member come to me once and say that they had seen one of my key volunteers swearing loudly and repeatedly at the manager of a store because of a disagreement. The person questioned why that individual was on the platform on Sunday, and then living a life like that outside of the church building. I didn’t have a good answer…
It’s OK to have expectations of your team members [including volunteers]. You need to be clear what those expectations are, but have them. I know it’s hard to find talented musicians and tech people. I know that you’re under pressure to ramp things up and tone things down [simultaneously] and all sorts of other unrealistic expectations. However, call people to be holy. Jesus did [and does]. You, too. Live the best life you can. Be an example. And keep pointing people to the Best Example.
Hmmm - well, let's see...
I'm a Christian, a husband, a dad, a son, a pastor, a consultant, a musician, a writer, and bits and pieces of a bunch of other things. My work life has followed three main phases - business to teaching to church. I was the Weekend Services Pastor for nine years at Northview Church, an awesome church in the Indianapolis suburbs. I used to work for Willow Creek, another awesome church in the Chicago area. Plus I've written for various magazines and websites, and other freelancy sorts of things... My life mission is to help the church be as excellent as it can be.
Oh yeah - the name's Greg. Greg Wallace. But not the race car driver or the major league pitcher or the British celebrity chef. Just the creative worship guy. Hi.
It's my hope that these ideas, musings, rants, raves, etc... will inspire you. They're just my opinions - but again, I hope that they'll help to inspire you. Because the church really, really needs inspired creative types. If you're a creative type (and most people are, deep-down), ask God for help. Then take any ideas that are useful to you - borrow them, nab them, use them, adapt them - and make them into something greater...
You can head over to my Instagram site for an abundance of shorter posts: creativeworshipideas. If you're looking for consulting - especially on weekend services, team leadership or multi-site strategies - I'd love to help. Just message me here, and I'll be in touch - Greg
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