Worship247
04-14-2010, 03:34 PM
Hi All
I took over as worship lead in a small church about 9 months ago. This is my first time for leading a team of musicians, I have always just been "one of the musicians". This is a volunteer position for me, something that I felt the Lord was calling me to do since the position was vacant at the time we came into this church ( a year ago). Praise God that we have had new singers willing to step up and sing on Sunday's and everyone seems to really be coming together as a team. We have been praying to become a stronger ministry within the church and it seems to be happening!
My problem is that one of the team mates who was on the team prior to my joining, has decided that I am not fit to lead the team. This person refuses to come to practices and makes everyone uncomfortable on Sunday mornings when he just shows up to play. He is a long standing member of the church so no one is willing to step up and speak with him, except for me. He has said some very cruel things to me, like he has not been able to worship since I took over and that the people that I have singing can't sing. I am looking for willing hearts, and if they have a modicum of talent, Praise God! If anything negative is said about him ( too loud, too soft, off tune) he immediately gets offended and throws out an attitude and starts talking about all the bands he plays in and how he is requested to play all the time at different places.
Today we are meeting together with the pastor. I am praying that there can be some reconciliation for our relationship. I know he is a very talented person and has a lot to offer but his negative attitude has really affected everyone.
Please pray for reconciliation and for softening of the heart.
I took over as worship lead in a small church about 9 months ago. This is my first time for leading a team of musicians, I have always just been "one of the musicians". This is a volunteer position for me, something that I felt the Lord was calling me to do since the position was vacant at the time we came into this church ( a year ago). Praise God that we have had new singers willing to step up and sing on Sunday's and everyone seems to really be coming together as a team. We have been praying to become a stronger ministry within the church and it seems to be happening!
My problem is that one of the team mates who was on the team prior to my joining, has decided that I am not fit to lead the team. This person refuses to come to practices and makes everyone uncomfortable on Sunday mornings when he just shows up to play. He is a long standing member of the church so no one is willing to step up and speak with him, except for me. He has said some very cruel things to me, like he has not been able to worship since I took over and that the people that I have singing can't sing. I am looking for willing hearts, and if they have a modicum of talent, Praise God! If anything negative is said about him ( too loud, too soft, off tune) he immediately gets offended and throws out an attitude and starts talking about all the bands he plays in and how he is requested to play all the time at different places.
Today we are meeting together with the pastor. I am praying that there can be some reconciliation for our relationship. I know he is a very talented person and has a lot to offer but his negative attitude has really affected everyone.
Please pray for reconciliation and for softening of the heart.