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WorshipCity
06-16-2007, 10:21 PM
What's happening people. Name's Conner from Baton Rouge, LA. I came on full time at my church in Prairieville in March of '06. I am the Worship and Youth Director for River Community: a Presbyterian church plant who now runs roughly 300-350 between the 2 services we run on Sunday morning.

I prefer the term Lead Worshipper (see talks from Louie Giglio or Chris Tomlin to get the difference.) I have a team of incredible people who volunteer. We're guitar led, I switch between Acoustic and Electric. My influences for worship are the Passion Crew, Hillsong United, Jeremy Camp, Steve Fee, Shane and Shane, Third Day, Caedmon's Call, Todd Fields, Kristian Stanfill, etc.

To be able to take on my position full time I took on the role of Youth Director. It's been insane! So besides leading worship for 2 services on Sunday morning I also lead worship for our Youth Services. I am trying to move towards an all youth band. Currently, if I can replace my drummer, I'll have that.

So it's an interesting situation leading adults AND students. You can check out some of my rants, thoughts, ideas, etc. from my blog over at www.worshipcity.wordpress.com. I look forward to getting to know ya'll a bit better.

BillyChia
06-17-2007, 12:07 AM
Welcome Connor.
I'm done a lot of work with youth worship teams as well. I'd like to see some post from you on the differences between working with teens and adults. Do you have teens play on the Sunday worship team for your main services?

Amzi Lionheart
06-17-2007, 01:25 PM
Cool!Another Worship leader.Just like Billy I would also like to see your thoughts on the the differences between working with teens and adults in worship.

WorshipCity
06-17-2007, 02:57 PM
Sure thing guys, I guess I'll drop a thread down in Aspects of Worship under For Leaders and Teams? That seems appropriate I think.

Michael G
06-18-2007, 11:16 PM
Good to meet you Conner. Good to see that you are already posting away like a good little blogger! Hope to read more from you on here. God bless!

russhutto
06-19-2007, 12:23 PM
Welcome Conner.

It's a challenge doing both Student & Music pastoring, but it's very rewarding! Keep up the good work.

fmckinnon
06-20-2007, 10:41 AM
Ya'll make sure and check out the WorshipCity blog - I have it in my GoogleReader, and it's great!