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SERVANT'S DON'T
Servants don’t select the field in which they will work
They work wherever the Master sends them
That’s why He is called “Master”
Servants don’t decide how much they should get paid . . .
Leading worship
A Worship Leader is like the Palm Sunday Donkey!
Like the Palm Sunday donkey, a Worship Leader’s job is to deliver Jesus to the people, and then get out of the way!
LOOK, MA, NO CONGREGATION!
Could the majority of your service proceed without the congregation?
If so, you have NOT planned corporate worship; just individual worship in a crowded room!
CAN I PLAY TOO?
I grabbed a handful of tools and yelled to my young son, “C’mon, let’s go fix the truck.” I didn’t really mean “let’s”: what I meant to say was “Come watch me . . .
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I grabbed my hymnal and said “C’mon, let’s worship.” I didn’t really mean “let’s”; what I should have said is “Come watch worship.”
UNAUTHORIZED FIRE
It is a Worship Leader’s job to facilitate the corporate “fires” within the gathered believers, but how can we be sure that the fire comes from God, and that we are not using “unauthorized fire?”
BLENDED WORSHIP
Not only is music emotional,
but people are emotional about their music. . . Christians, also, who used to divide up according to Theology, now separate according to worship style. What to do?!?!?
LEADING GENTLY FORWARD
“Newness” is commanded in Scripture (Ps 98:1) and is a natural part of life (Eccle. 3:1-8). Why, then, is newness so difficult and divisive, especially for the older people in our congregations?
THE WORD IN WORSHIP
Why is God’s Word reserved for the Sermon?
Corporate worship, as well as the sermon, should center around and respond to the Word of God. But how do we do that?
TO APPRECIATE THE ALMIGHTY
IF worship is to Christianity what love is to marriage; so what do I do, how do I sit, what do I say?
TO FRAME A SONG
Good worship-leaders consistently provide frames of reference for their worshippers. The goal is two-fold: 1) to lend meaning to new songs; and 2) to rekindle the significance of familiar songs.
KEEPING THE LOVE ALIVE
“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
I’ve heard it all before.
I pray the same, I stay the same,
and now new life’s a bore.”
What Is Worship?
Worship is more than music. A good definition is:
“Reflecting back to God his self-revealed worth.”
At Roadmaps for Worship, Dr. Jim Altizer guides individuals, teams, and churches through the rich, biblical, and creative journey of authentic worship. With over 20 years of experience in worship leadership and a doctorate in Worship Studies, Dr. Altizer brings theological depth, musical excellence, and pastoral sensitivity to every resource he shares.
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Dr. Altizer doesn’t just teach worship—he lives it. His heart is to help others encounter God more deeply and lead others in doing the same. Start your journey today with free content, videos, and in-depth resources.
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Exploring Worship DVD Curriculum
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Worship is a journey. Whether you’re a seasoned worship leader, a curious musician, a pastor, or a new believer, you need guidance to travel deeper into the heart of God. Dr. Altizer’s resources act as roadmaps—offering direction, inspiration, and clarity.
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