The Effective Praise and Worship Leader Posted on September 28, 2008 | 20 Comments Dr.

Ron Kenoly is a confident, fun man. In less than 5 minutes he had the entire room uncomfortable. He directly asked people questions, and when they answered incorrectly, he would simply say, No. Who has the right answer? When frustrated by the third incorrect definition of the word praise, he said, Come on people, you are supposed to be worship leaders. You should know this stuff. He was very firm, and very intimidating. I enjoyed watching him make people squirm. And while his talk was right out of his book (that I have not read), I found it very insightful, and from my limited experience, spot on. Breakout Session: The Effective Praise and Worship Leader with Dr. Ron Kenoly I have authority and I use it. Im not being mean. Praise declaring acts/works/deeds/promises/attributes of God Worship ascribing the value of God Ps. 150 let everything that has breath praise the Lord. God is at one with His word. He is whomever He says He is. Ps. 22:3 When you declare Him as healer, He must heal you. Rom. 10:9-10 confess and believe. Declare Jesus as Savior. Worship is intimacy with God. John 4. Worship in spirit and truth. God is looking for worshippers. The purpose for praise and worship is to create an environment for God to manifest His presence. the

usher in the presence not the presence, but the manifestation. Let me introduce Chip and he is going to tell us who he is. Then Dr. Kenoly hands the mic to Chip. Chip has been here all along, but now we hear from him. God does not impose Himself. He has to be invited. God expects to be honored. To be given gifts. We facilitate the activities of the Lord, not ushering His presence. What are pastors looking for? (sometimes cant get all in one person) CHIEF MUSICIAN communicate the language of music with group/team able to assign vocal/musical parts to team establish a level of quality in the music ADMINISTRATOR plan and coordinate schedules execute the vision of the pastoral leadership attend to the details that accompany leadership roles keeping records acquiring necessary tools and materials assign and delegate responsibilities execute disciplinary actions (all of Christianity is about authority and submission) manage finances represent department in staff meetings PASTORAL minor counseling leading prayer visitations correspondance Bible teaching

Demonstrate spiritual leadership VOCAL LEADER able to sing on pitch establish the melodies of songs charismatic encourage people to sing make a first impression (often first on Sunday) Keys to being an effective praise and worship leader: LEADERSHIP be a good Christian in good standing be able to teach and train others have common sense and wisdom have fundamental knowledge of music demonstrate leadership skills have good manners and social graces be committed to your pastors vision KNOWLEDGE Have a good knowledge of the Bible Know what your denomination/movement believes Know that the pastor is ultimately the worship leader. (what pastors do in moderation, the congregation will do excessively) TESTIMONY Have a living testimony Minister with conviction and boldness Sing with passion and spirit PRAYER Have a disciplined prayer life Pray about song selection Position yourself to receive anointing Be willing to lead others in prayer Encourage others in the Lord and Word of God BOLDNESS Be bold in worship leading Be punctual Establish and maintain order Know your limitations Use your authority wisely Demonstrate love and respect Make eye contact with people Be sensitive to your congregation Avoid tongue lashing (come on, if you really love God, you can do better than that) Lead those who will follow

Teach people whenever possible SKILL Learn the language of music Take private lessons if necessary Memorize the music SENSITIVITY Be sensitive to God and the people Sing songs that are written in everyones range Provide arrangements that everyone can follow Choose the right genre for congregation Match the volume with mood of song Know when to release the congregation to pray/sing in the Spirit ORGANIZATION Give guidelines, rules or policies Honor the God of order Prepare an operations manual OBEDIENCE