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Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader (Tom Kraeuter on Worship)

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Imagine this... a small church in the country that has been singing the SAME SONGS for 10 years. Imagine that the pianist is in her 60's and unfamiliar with much contemporary worship. Imagine that there is no one to lead the singings. Now imagine that a 24 year old girl is asked to help lead worship with her guitar and singing. Enter a multitude of problems. Obviously, the first thing I want to do is teach some new songs, but how? I want to submit to the Pastor, but still have some say in the selection of songs and styles. This was MY scenario and I had never led worship before. I had many ideas, but no idea how to make them work, and saw more obstacles than possibilities. I ordered 2 books by this author hoping he could help, and he did. I could not believe the number of problems that he addressed, or how graciously he dealt with them. He had already handled scenarios that I couldn't have imagined had I tried. I read the book every chance I had, then read it again. Over 3 years time, I have implemented MANY of the ideas presented here. Now our church knows hundreds of songs, and has sung styles from Spanish and Jewish to African worship with hand drums. The people don't look bored and they sing their hearts out! It has just been a completely awesome transformation and I do owe a great deal of credit to Mr. Kraeuter - if you ever read this review, let me say, "Thank you so much".

An invaluable reference for Worship Leaders and pastors. Tom lays things out in a clear and concise way and leaves you with gems that you can take with you to your church. A must have.

A good book, especially for someone first starting out in leading worship. It expands the typical concept of a song leader to raise the bar for good worship leading.

the book was amazing... i am a senior in high school and i have been through books about worship and this book is on of the top books. it really breaks down the dutis of a worship leader and everything that follows... i recommend it, REALLY REALLY DO!!!!! super easy read, ever single verse used is explained and the author puts it in real life connection,...

Great book. Can't put it down. I will read and re-read this book over and over again. Can't believe it was under $1!

I found this book preachy and patriarchal, and without any concrete steps for actually leading worship. Instead the author gets bogged down in endless scripture citations and examples of his own wonderfulness. A quick read, but still a waste of time. I won't be looking to this author for help in this area again!