Extrovert or Introvert?

This week's blog has been written by Brent Wilhelm.

I have recently finished reading a book titled "Introverts in the Church:  Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture" and I found it to be a great learning experience.  It raises many questions about how society and even the church value extroversion.  

This week we are going to discuss some of the differences between introverts and extroverts and how that impacts our worship experience and the way we interact with each other in ministry.

Be sure to take a look at this week's video blog: http://youtu.be/m1zSkfk7f84

Think about how to differentiate between introversion and extroversion:

• Does interacting with a large group of people energize you or drain you?
• Do you think out loud by talking with people or do you prefer to quietly think to yourself.

Take some time to ponder these questions:

• Does society value extroversion over introversion?
• Does the church value extroversion over introversion?
• What type of worship experience might appeal to an introvert?

As you consider these questions, keep this week's Scripture passage in mind: "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." (Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV)

Worshiper Vs. Worship Leader

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.  And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Heb. 13:15-16 (NIV)

Last week we talked about the fact that leaders are learners. We took a look at ourselves to see where and if we are growing. When you combine that concept with what it means to be a worshiper, then you start to get a bigger picture of what it means to be a worship leader. 

This week’s Scripture and devotional will be pulled out of a resource that Liz mentioned last week: Wired.

Take some time to consider the questions below and be sure to check out this week’s video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CyyoM5Vr7M

1. After last week’s video blog and devotional, did I consider one thing I could change to grow in a certain area, if so what?

2. How am I as a worshiper when I’m not on stage or behind a piece of tech?

3. How can I become a better personal worshiper?

Here is a link to the book that was referenced last week: http://www.amazon.com/Wired-Life-Worship-Louie-Giglio/dp/1590525833

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday!

What's New?

"My people are destroyed from a lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6 (NIV) 

"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." Luke 2:52 (NIV)

 

Leaders are learners! You don’t need to hang out with greater leaders very long to learn this principle. The only exception to this is when you find a leader who has stopped having anyone else have an influence in their life.  At this point they are no longer leading, because they stopped growing. 

Make sure to check out this week’s video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbNw9bqp8iM 

Here are a few things for you to think about: 

1.    What am I doing in my spiritual life to grow? 
2.    What am I doing in my relational life to grow? 
3.    What am I doing in my skill life to grow (music or tech)? 
4.    What resources am I exposing myself to on a regular basis to get new ideas for growing?

To help prime the pump, check out this website: http://www.davidsantistevan.com/7-worship-blogs-you-should-be-reading/ for some great resources. 

When you come to practice on Thursday night we will break into areas of expertise to discuss.  Guitarists with guitarists, keys with keys, tech with tech, etc. and learn from one another. See you all then!

Feedback

"The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:17–20 (NIV) 

Last week I asked for your feedback on worship arts as far as our values. The feedback I received from you was amazing! I am preparing to share it with our leadership and want to share highlights of it with you this week too.

Be sure to check out this week’s video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggE9LYXvzH4 

Remember that practice is this WEDNESDAY instead of our normal Thursday, due to the 4th of July holiday. Same time same venues, but a different day.  

Also, if you did not have a chance to fill out the feedback form, please look at your e-mail. Liz sent a digital version so that you could participate.  See you all on Wednesday!