by gutie on February 4, 2010
If so, you’re not alone. Almost half of the churches in North America are congregations of less than 250 people. In a church that size, chances are pretty good that you are a bi-vocational worship leader or a volunteer. The team behind WorshipTogether.com serves in this capacity week-in and week-out, leading worship in our own congregations of about 200 people.
One of the main reasons we decided to launch the WorshipTogether.com Training Conference this year in the Kansas City area is to equip, engage and inspire you, the weekend warriors who give of yourselves each and every week.
We’ll have some dedicated classes focused soley on “building your team from scratch” and “leading in a small church with limited resources.” Plus, every exhibitor and sponsor we’ve invited to the conference has resources that are affordably priced and can make a big difference in your ministry from day one.
by Jimi on February 4, 2010
by Rick Cua
Not long ago I went to the Home Depot to get a few things…screw anchors, light bulbs, duct tape…that sort of stuff. When I entered the store I was welcomed by the greeter and about 20 feet away from him was a fella who was promoting heating and cooling services. He was a young guy whose mission I suppose was to pitch his services to customers and hopefully sign them up for what he was offering.
Well, the guy barely looked at me, didn’t smile and certainly didn’t try to sell me anything. He looked pretty bored and I was actually glad he didn’t try to sell me because I didn’t need what he was selling. I carried on with my shopping and when I was nearly finished passed him by one more time. This time, however, he had a guy standing next to him, older, more buttoned down and obviously his supervisor. When the young salesman saw me he lit up, and started his spiel. Pleasant, detailed and although not overly aggressive, serious and deliberate for sure. I politely thanked him, said I was all set and made my way to the checkout.
When I walked out of the store I think I actually chuckled out loud thinking of the huge difference in that guy when his supervisor was present. Wow, I thought, how different would we all be if our supervisor was with us every minute of every day. Then it dawned on me…He is!
HE IS WITH YOU ALWAYS: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b
HE SEES ALL: “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Proverb 15:3
HE IS YOUR SAVIOR: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 2 Peter 3:18
HE IS YOUR FRIEND: “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15
HE HAS YOUR BEST INTERESTS IN MIND: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
HE IS WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE: “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.” Psalm 145:3
Now that’s a supervisor…Compassionate Savior and Faithful Friend. Do everything in Christ and know that He’s not a God that peers over your shoulder waiting for you to blow it. He’s a God who loves you, encourages you, does everything He can to help you reach your goals and wants only His best for you.
Join Rick and many others at the WorshipTogether Training Conference this April!
