FEATURE: The Journey of a Worship Leader
by Terry Butler
Around the age of four while on the swing-set in my backyard, I remember singing away and having tears come to my eyes. If anyone had been around, I'd have been embarrassed. Instead, I felt warm inside and peaceful. On the swings is where I spent my alone time thinking and singing. This particular evening I began to realize that I was singing to God. Looking back on it, I can see that He was already pursuing me at age four and was calling my heart to His.
And He hasn't stopped.
For worship leaders there is great value in looking back at the journey God has taken us on. For one thing, it reminds us that God carries out His plan for our lives in unexpected, unusual, serious and humorous ways. For me, learning how to lead people in worship has been an incredible, awesome, and hard ride!
If you'll indulge me, I'd like to share a little about my journey. Maybe you'll see some similarities in your story and mine.
Continue reading.....
Around the age of four while on the swing-set in my backyard, I remember singing away and having tears come to my eyes. If anyone had been around, I'd have been embarrassed. Instead, I felt warm inside and peaceful. On the swings is where I spent my alone time thinking and singing. This particular evening I began to realize that I was singing to God. Looking back on it, I can see that He was already pursuing me at age four and was calling my heart to His.
And He hasn't stopped.
For worship leaders there is great value in looking back at the journey God has taken us on. For one thing, it reminds us that God carries out His plan for our lives in unexpected, unusual, serious and humorous ways. For me, learning how to lead people in worship has been an incredible, awesome, and hard ride!
If you'll indulge me, I'd like to share a little about my journey. Maybe you'll see some similarities in your story and mine.
Continue reading.....
Labels: Worship Leading
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1/19/2008 10:25:00 AM
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Vineyard worship leaders from all over the country are gearing up for Estes 2008! If you are heading to the Rockies for the retreat, and are in need of a ride-share, or able to provide a ride-share from the airport to the retreat center, please write 
