The worship manual series combine Biblical teachings with theological reflections and include many practical instrumental skills, musical examples and a CD ROM of audio demonstrations. They are valuable resources to equip brothers and sisters who are called to lead people into the presence of God through music.
Worship leading is difficult and it requires technical and musical skills as well as spiritual power. We thank God because He appoints worship leaders to this difficult role of leading His congregation into His presence.
This manual is written with the understanding of the pressure a worship leader faces balancing worship and music styles, personal preferences and taste, different cultural expectations, personnel shortage, and last-minute requests. It is written with a pastor’s heart hoping to turn the worship leaders’ eyes back upon God and encouraging them to prepare well but rely on God for the victory that only He can grant.
This manual explores the biblical teachings on God-pleasing worship and the role of a worship leader. The main body of the manual outlines the procedure and mechanics of the worship planning process. It also includes many practical suggestions in the area of personal worship, worship rehearsal, shepherding the worship team, leading congregational worship, and working with the pastor. We work hard to balance the technical skill with the spiritual aspect of worship leading. Our prayer is that this manual will help worship leaders to lead with skillful hands and integrity of heart (Ps 78:72).