My best-friend sent me a link to this post. I think it is really valuable for not only worship leaders but also worship team members and the church body. I agree that there is a warped sense of 'stardom' with music in the church. We ARE called to excellence [1 Chronicles 25] we ARE NOT called to selfish gain and pride [2 Samuel 6:21-22, Matthew 23:12, Romans 12:16, Psalm 10:3].
The part of this blog that really encourages me is the final section 'Okay Without Affirmation' and the acknowledgement that people are people and church people are still people! As artists, we desire affirmation but we may not get it from the church. As Stephen Miller says in this post, it shouldn't be that way but we find our value and worth in Jesus and His cherishing/sacrificing love for us.
I've been reading a book recently called "The Search for Significance" by Robert McGee. It focuses on debunking the myths/lies that we are bound by and displays where we find true significance; Jesus.
Read this blog (and the book!), think about your own intentions and emotions, and be encouraged by Stephen's words.
Worship Leaders, We Are Not Rock Stars
Enjoy,
Luke
