Many of you may not know this but before I became I pastor I was a minister of music, gospel artist and musician for years. I have served churches for decades… so I thought. Honestly, I have never really truly known service until I have now when as I where to mantle of shepherd.
Don’t get me wrong; I don’t say that to insult or diminish the importance or major work that my brother and sister minstrels put in week after week. But I do want to charge you to look beyond the keys and cymbals to how you can possibly serve the church on a deeper level.
The main thing to remember is that no matter if you are playing the tambourine or leading praise and worship you are a minister. To minister means to serve. In service you have to put your agenda on the back burner.
Musicianship is a position of submission. There is usually a leader to follow who prayerfully is following the lead of the Holy Spirit. Serve by full submission. Give yourself fully to the vision of the church and leading of the pastor and whomever is in charge.
Music is about harmony. Harmony is created through the use of simultaneous pitches, tones, notes and chords. Everything must work together for the greater good.
Musicians are important. We need you. Don’t let anyone make you feel any differently. Seek God for your ultimate calling. Serve God with all your heart, soul and mind.
There is no church without you.
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