Getting out and Joining the Worship Team!

2LivIsChrist · Feb 7, 2006

Well the pastor of my church has asked me twice to join the worship team. The weird thing is he has never heard me sing in my life. My mom is a vocal major and so she can sing. She has heard me sing when i recored myself, and said i sounded good. All i need is just a little training when it come to making some pitches. I'm 18 and a half and still my greatest fear is singing in front of people. When im in the room, shower, or any place that a person isn't staring at me I can sing with confidence. I have know idea why my pastor asked me to join the worship team but he did. I think this is part of God's will for me, but im scared. Has anyone gone through a smilar situation? Can anyone give me advice of how to sing with confidence in front of people? And does it matter if you slip or if you aren't the greatest singer? I'm just scared that when im singing in front of people ill totally mess up and imbaress myself.

keyz · Feb 7, 2006

The only thing I can think of is to just do it. I've been on a worship team for a few years at my church, but have recently stood up to finally lead. I don't feel like I have the greatest voice at all, but I have received a lot of encouragement. It sounds like you have as well.

I still get a little nervous everytime I step up to the mic but it gets better as you do it more and more. I see it as I probably will crack, I probably will make a mistake, I probably will play the wrong chord, and I just might even sneeze. All I can do is do is bring my best before God and understand I don't have it all together. Be real. You probably will mess up sometime. You aren't perfect... I am not perfect.. nobody is.... let's be in reality.

I've had to learn to turn to God to be affirmed instead of what people might think. Keep a humble heart and pursue God in it all. God will calm the nerves when the situation arises. I'm always reminded of Moses when he told God he couldn't speak... God sure helped him. God will also provide you with the encouragement you need.

Pray, and if you feel like it's a big tug on your heart, go for it! God will provide. He really will..

2LivIsChrist · Feb 7, 2006

Thanks, Keyz! Yea, i do have some encouragment but there also those who sometimes discourage. I guess i just need to put all those things aside and leave it in Gods hands. I think this is one of my next steps drawing closer to God. Getting out of my comfort zone is hard, but in the end im sure it will be worth it. It seems that worship leaders are never nervous, lol. I guess i was wrong. It's all God!

keyz · Feb 8, 2006

Servant4God said:
Thanks, Keyz! Yea, i do have some encouragment but there also those who sometimes discourage. I guess i just need to put all those things aside and leave it in Gods hands. I think this is one of my next steps drawing closer to God. Getting out of my comfort zone is hard, but in the end im sure it will be worth it. It seems that worship leaders are never nervous, lol. I guess i was wrong. It's all God!

Yeah, that's something God has definitely been working in me... kicking me out of the comfort zone. I hate it at times. God always does awesome things though when we lay our pride on the line. We all gotta really learn how to be like David.. hehe.

God bless you!

dannation · Feb 8, 2006

When I was first asked to start leading worship I could barely sing at all (seriously!)

I agreed that I would lead worship because I believed that God had called me to do it. I had no idea how God would use me because as far as I could see there was no chance of me blessing anyone!

It didn't happen straight away but one thing that was said to me by a lot of people was that despite the lack of good performance the worship was annointed.

It amazes me even now, that its the days when I really suck that people come up to me and say how touched they were by God!

only other thing that pops to mind that may be of encouragement is to fear God.

The fear of God is really needed in times of worship where we acknoledge him as God almight (rather than God al'matey) and is definately really needed when we consider Gods call on our life.

dalej42 · Feb 8, 2006

I can only speak for myself. But, I have the highest regard for the musicians who choose to serve my church. They set a very high standard. Yet, every muscian will make a mistake every now and then. I've heard them from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. I think your church members would be honored to have you join them in the music ministry.

2LivIsChrist · Feb 9, 2006

I just finished writing a long response to all you guys and it didn't show up, so this will be a lot shorter. Thanks for you encouraging words. They have helped a lot. I don't have to be the greatest singer to glorify. God can use me in my weakness. I just need to fear the Lord and trust him. God Bless you guys!

mayacca · Feb 12, 2006

Hi there!

As a worship leader and a professional singer and your sister in Jesus I really encourage you to join the team. I can see from your msgs that you have the heart to do it. See worshipping, whether musical or any other form of it, it's not about singing or of your abilities, but about God's abilities and all you need to do is to submit to Him. It might take time though to let go of your fears, I'm still batteling with this issue.

Pray a lot. Be quiet before God and listen to His voice. Stepping into a worship ministry is also stepping in the middle of a spiritual war. Be sure you have the full armor of God.

God bless you!

2LivIsChrist · Feb 13, 2006

Thanks mayacca! I now know that. Where as before i thought you had to be good. But it's all about God. I think next week, if it's God's will i will tell the Pastor that i will join the worship team. But yes, im gonna have to pray a lot first. God Bless!

Im-revived · Feb 13, 2006

Yes love, I've been there and now been doing it for years but I still remember those first 3 times.

Go for it girl, your'll be suprised, if it is Gods will for you which it sounds like it is, then you'll be shocked how quickly your confidance will grow. You see hopefully and most churches have a short quick prayer time before the service this includes the worship group and whoever is speaking in the service. The first time yes I cannot deny that you won't be nervous and you'll probably sing quiter than usual as your nervous, but the second time you'll be ready and prepared for how it feels at the front of church. The second time also you will probably find your not that bothered whos out there, remember they arn't looking at you, they are either looking at a book while singing or an acitate machine with words on a screen, so again with that thought your confidance will grow further. The third time you will realise God takes over, everyone is looking elsewhere at the words, the Lords using your voice more and louder, you will end up forgetting everyones there, you see before the service that short prayer time is a time to ask the Lord to take control of everything and he does. He gives you the confidance, the voice everything and before long it will just seem like you are worshipping in a room and may even find you start picking harmonys up too. You'll be fine just imagine to begin with that no-one else is there.

Good Luck!!!

Im-revived

Servant4God said:
Well the pastor of my church has asked me twice to join the worship team. The weird thing is he has never heard me sing in my life. My mom is a vocal major and so she can sing. She has heard me sing when i recored myself, and said i sounded good. All i need is just a little training when it come to making some pitches. I'm 18 and a half and still my greatest fear is singing in front of people. When im in the room, shower, or any place that a person isn't staring at me I can sing with confidence. I have know idea why my pastor asked me to join the worship team but he did. I think this is part of God's will for me, but im scared. Has anyone gone through a smilar situation? Can anyone give me advice of how to sing with confidence in front of people? And does it matter if you slip or if you aren't the greatest singer? I'm just scared that when im singing in front of people ill totally mess up and imbaress myself.

2LivIsChrist · Feb 18, 2006

Thanks Im-revived! It's good to know that there is other people that were in the same boat as me. I still haven't told the pastor that i want to join. I've been waiting for the right moment, or confidence.

SilentTraveler · Feb 23, 2006

Don't wait for the right moment, if it is God's will - tell your pastor. If you wait for confidence, then Satan will try everything in his power to keep you from having confidence. It's an awesome ministry, perfection is not required to worship, a heart for God is required.

*hug* Enjoy your ministry, as I miss being a part of my worship team but I serve in other areas now.

2LivIsChrist · Feb 23, 2006

The Worship Leader told my dad that i can drop in during there practices. I can sing with them or just listen to get comfortable. I'm not sure if the Worship ministry is my first calling, but if it is God's will it is one of my callings. Thanks SilentTraveler!

ahmunmun · Mar 3, 2006

Sing for God. Pretend He is your only audience.

xtianaxel · Mar 9, 2006

so how bout u just do it! i mean, believe me, u'll love it. i once told my youth pastor about my dream that i would one day like to b part of the worship team. well, i think about 3 years went by, and i decided to start going to their practices, not missing a day, even though it was early saturday mornings. then i decided to join choir, just cause i like singing. i didn't wanna sing by myself, that's y. so when i joined, pastor asked me if i could sing for him, when we were in choir practice. i was like, "***, me? but i don't have the voice. i sound awful." and i was shocked! turns out that i had the priviledge to open the Easter MEdley for Easter service, which was a solo part for a guy. so while i was singing that sunday, i was nervous, thinking if what if i make a mistakes or squeak. so later that day, ppl came up to me and told me that i had a beautiful voice. of course i did not believe them, or was afraid to believe them. so then by the end of the year, my friend who sings in the worship team, who's pastor's niece, decided that it was time for me to tell her uncle (pastor) that i wanted to b part of the worship team. and so pastor called me up, along with my youth pastor, who is the other singer, and they decided that they would like me to b part of them. so basically pastor told me that i would only b singing on wednesday nights, not sundays, but that didn't happen. i sang on wednesday night, and by sunday, i was singing, which i thought was weird since pastor had mentioned to me that i would only b singing on wednesdays. so i have been singing foe about 3 years in the worship team, the only male vocalist, besided pastor's. i still lack the confidence that i need. i sometimes think that i don't have the voice to b singing, but pastor says that i would just get better with practice. i still get nervous when i'm singing. i sometimes don't sing right into the mic, for fear of hearing my voice.
Just go ahead and be part of the worship team. they will all help u build ur confidence. believe me, they helped me. go for it!

2LivIsChrist · Mar 14, 2006

thanks xtianaxel! Yea, actually i told my Pastor on sunday that im willing to take a step of faith and try out for the worship team. So ive been practicing with my mom while she plays the piano to get ready. I'll probally be singing the song, "Heart of Worship" by, Matt Redman for the tryout. I'm excited, yet nervous at the same time. I will probally be trying out in about 2 weeks, so please pray for me if you can. It feels like my life is just now beginning with God giving me all these new opportunities.

2LivIsChrist · Mar 21, 2006

Please pray for me guys! I'm trying out for the worship team tomorrow.

2LivIsChrist · Mar 23, 2006

Well i tryed out for the worship team! And guess what? I made it. It's all by the grace of God. The worship leader was made me feal comfortable and all he cared about was that i had a heart for worship. He said i have a good voice but ide have to sing louder. I was pretty nervous so my voice was very soft during the try outs. But he looked past all that. God is good!

keyz · Mar 23, 2006

Servant4God said:
Well i tryed out for the worship team! And guess what? I made it. It's all by the grace of God. The worship leader was made me feal comfortable and all he cared about was that i had a heart for worship. He said i have a good voice but ide have to sing louder. I was pretty nervous so my voice was very soft during the try outs. But he looked past all that. God is good!

That's great!

firenz · May 2, 2006

Great that you have steped out in faith.

I am glad that the worship leader has given you positive feedback

As for discouraging comments, well they can be hard to deal with. I found the best way to deal with them is to have somebody you can trust to talk to about them (worship leader should be a good person to talk to).

You will find that you are nervous, it will be hard and you will get criticisms, However as you grow in you ability and calling you will get more confident, it will get easier (though its never really easy) and you will learn to seperate comments into ones that can help you grow in your ability and ones that are said just to pull you down. You learn how to handle these comments and respond to them.

If it's Gods will, go for it, step out in faith. If it doesn't work then you have lost nothing, you just need to look at the things that you will learn out of it.

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