How often do we let success or momentum overshadow vision? Keeping busy with the things that support the vision oftentimes leaves us forgetting the original dream we began pursuing in the first place. A principle I heard communicated on a recent edition of The Leadership Podcast with Andy Stanley.
Recently within worship ministry, I'm finding myself asking the question "How can I ensure vision is clear in myself and the team of people who lead worship onstage? How can keep from losing ourselves in the processes and techniques of delivery?" It goes beyond the vision of bringing great music on Sundays. It's the church-wide vision of connecting people to the heart of God while leading them in worship on and off the stage.
This week the worship team at Grace Church began an online study together. We are reading through the book "Pure Praise" by Dwayne Moore. The desired outcome of this study is to recast the vision to our worship team, knit our hearts closer and to inspire us to do more than "perform" each weekend before our church body. Those serving on Sunday will participate in a brief group discussion on the book. I'm already thrilled to see the participation from the team.
As for the memories...it's okay to celebrate and remember the past. It's okay to remember where God's hand was at in your ministry in times past....but it must never stamp out the dream God gave in the first place.
-Proverbs 29:18
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