Whether your title is Worship Director, Minister of Music, Music Ministry Coordinator, etc., your responsibility goes beyond just putting together […]
Category: Lessons From Exile
Lessons from Exile #26: You Can’t Prove Yourself
I say this from personal experience. It doesn’t matter if your work is top notch or you bust your butt […]
Lessons from Exile #25: You Aren’t Lord
No one has anything to prove to you. If Jesus doesn’t ask anyone to prove themselves, why should you feel […]
Lessons from Exile #24: Prioritize
At rehearsal, don’t just run everything down, especially if you have limited time. (You should always limit your time, but […]
Lessons from Exile #23: Rehearse Voices Separately
Rehearse voices separately if possible. Singers need to hear themselves, hear their parts in relation to each other, match vowels, […]
Lessons from Exile #22: Autopilot Is Boring
The songs that everyone knows the best can be the worst. Wait… What? If everyone knows them that well, how […]
Lessons from Exile #21: Cue Your Band
Cue your team. Got a sudden break in the music? Or a dramatic hit? Or maybe you’re going to bring […]
Lessons from Exile #20: Lead Your Way. But LEAD.
Lead your way. Not someone else’s way. There is no “one tried and true way” to run a band, choir, […]
Lessons from Exile #19: Preparation Is Respect
Impress on your team that preparation is a matter of respect, for EVERYONE. Everyone has different talents and skills at […]
Lessons from Exile #18: Hold Your Team Accountable
Hold people accountable. Don’t waste time. Part of your job as a leader is to communicate your expectations and hold […]