As I mentioned last week, I was going to unfold some of 1 Chronicles 25 which is the chapter that inspired me to use the title Trained and Skilled for my site.
That phrase is a great starting point for us, as it will guide us into our involvement with worship teams. To be trained is different from being skilled! And what God is after – is both. Trained and Skilled! Each person should be being trained and mentored by another and then when the training is taking place, the whole process of skilfulness can be embarked upon.
No-one wants a keyboard player, drummer, guitarist or singer just to show up and expect to involve without any training. Talk about a cacophony. The dictionary describes a cacophony as a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds! Not a blessing!
I remember when I was receiving lessons on the piano, many moons ago! The aim of every week was gradual improvement that ultimately led towards and exam. I shudder to think of some of our worship team members taking music exams!!! So, what each of us need is to be trained by someone who can see the cracks and strengthen and rebuild the wall, not just plaster over the problem. There are many teachers, mentors who can help us, out there.
If we devote ourselves to this training, we will in time become much more useful as members of the worship team. Of course, practice is a key part of this, and if you are not committed to this process, unfortunately, you are unlikely to make it. In the church here we encourage each member to take away what we learn and implement it into a routine of practice. Spend at least 5 minutes, and possibly 30 minutes or more to practise. Devotion to this process will reap the benefits in time, and others will hear it too.
More to follow…………
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