One of the most misguided mindsets I see in volunteers [and church staff] is the idea that they are “just” a volunteer, or “only” work in a small church, etc… While humility is a good trait, this is different – it’s a sense that somewhere “real” ministry is happening, but whatever that individual is involved in is a support role – not front lines.
Constantly remind your team of the stakes – at the very least, they are helping to plant seeds. We’re not talking the temporary well-being of someone, we are talking about their eternal destiny. Although it is ultimately in God’s hands, not ours, we are called through the Great Commission to let people know of God’s love for them. By serving as volunteer or staff, we invade the world with the truth – what more noble cause could someone spend their life on?
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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