Worship Leadership Quotes

The most important thing a pastor does is stand in a pulpit every Sunday and say, 'Let us worship God.' If that ceases to be the primary thing I do in terms of my energy, my imagination, and the way I structure my life, then I no longer function as a pastor.

I've taught Sunday school, I've sung in the choir, I directed a choir.

The church that can't worship must be entertained. And leaders who can't lead a church to worship must provide the entertainment.

In terms of worship, I think we ought to have the right people leading.

I put a lot of my studies into my music and my writing. I want to be able to address real life issues in a way that not only takes God into account but takes his perspective as we see in His Word. I have a strong desire to be pastor that - I do think it's in my future, but I'm not sure how soon. I do this as a season of preparation for that.

We have jokingly said if you've got good hair, can sing and know three chords, you can lead worship at First Baptist Houston or wherever. But that's kind of scary, putting somebody on stage just because they have a good voice. Do they know theologically and spiritually what they're saying and why they're doing it?

It's not just being called to the ministry that counts.

The earlier practice of the Church had been more or less to employ in worship under the presidency of the pastor or pastors, the gifts of the congregation.

As a worship leader, I feel this sort of responsibility to help add to the soundtrack of people's day.

Not everyone can lead worship.

I think one of my greatest gifts is leading worship.

I love being a worship leader, but because I'm also a record company owner, a publishing company owner and a brand developer, I have an economic and a fiscal responsibility as well.