As we begin and then develop our ministries, it can be difficult to balance the necessary self-promotion without falling prey to the narcissism that is so rampant in our society. In the '80's Bono quipped that you could almost write a rule book on how to be a rock and roll rebel. Now almost thirty years later, it seems that the same could be said for those seeking a career in Christian music. I wouldn't be surprised to find "Worship for Dummies" in print.
This site is designed to help us keep each other in check while propelling each other forward. To accomplish this, we must always remember that the very essence of a worship leader, the very essence of a disciple for that matter, is the attitude of a servant that our Lord displayed for us in Philippians 2:5-11.
That is why I chose the symbol of a Sherpa. To most of us, a Sherpa is someone with advanced mountaineering skills who is sought after to guide expeditions to the top of a mountain. They have the skills and they know the trails but usually, they don't get credit for reaching the summit. Who was the first person to summit Mt. Everest, for example? Most people answer Sir Edmund Hillary, but few ever mention Tenzing Norgay, his Sherpa.
The Sherpa is a picture of who we are supposed to be as worship leaders. We are to develop our gifts and learn the ways of ascending into the presence of the Lord, and then show others how to do it. When they get to the top we should have the attitude that says "You made it! Good job! Let me step out of the way and take your picture so you can remember this."
So think about that as you get ready for worship this weekend and please share your thoughts.
Jeff
