So Happy 2015, right!
Some churches like to start off the year by doing a survey for their congregations to find out what's resonating and what they can do to increase engagement. Typically, I'm not a fan of doing surveys. It either tells you nothing, confirms the obvious, or annoys people whose suggestions aren't taken.
Here's a fresh approach. I like educating while I'm getting feedback. Take a look at these ideas:
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Congregational Surveys for Worship
1. Most of the music we use in a service is designed for the congregation to be able to worship in song. How easy was that music to sing with? To worship with? If it wasn't, why? Was it a hard song, the leader's voice, the mix with the instruments, lyrics that didn't resonate, or other personal issues?
2. At any time were you unsure of what to do or what was being asked of you?
3. Though we all come ready to offer ourselves to God in the worship service, good leadership helps us to focus on God and gives us direction to both help us feel connected to the community that's gathered as well as encourage participation. How did any of the leaders help or hinder your own worship in the way they led?
4. So much happens during each service, but what one specific moment in the service that was particularly moving to you?
6. What was one specific moment in the service that was a distraction from worshipping to you?
7. What else do you wish we would know about how you're experiencing God and growing in the service?
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So what do you think you'd learn from your congregation? What do you think they'd learn in just taking this survey? Oh, and did you notice there was no number five? I'm just making sure you're paying attention...gold star if you noticed.
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Click here for a printer-friendly Fertilizer. I'd love to hear from you! (just respond to this email) Click here to catch up on previous Fertilizers.
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WORSHIP LEADER GATHERINGS
How you can get connected!
Harrisburg Alliance of Worship Leaders
(January 17 at 9:00 AM at Elizabethtown Brethren In Christ Church)
Every other month, worship leaders in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas gather to enrich, educate, and encourage each other. Visit us on Facebook!.
First Mondays at Prince Street (February 2 at 6:30-7:30 AM, first Monday of each month)
Coffee up with other worship leaders. Great conversations. Encouragement. Friendship. Details.
Lititz One (February 4 at noon)
On the first Wednesday of each month, worship leaders in Lititz gather for lunch and to encourage each other. Join us at noon at Beijing Szechwan. Details.
Ephrata Guild (February 5 at noon)
On the first Thursday of each month, worship leaders in Ephrata gather for lunch and to encourage each other. Join us at noon at La Borimex. Details.
Strasburg Cadence (February 3 at 6:00 PM)
On the first TUESDAY (this has changed) of each month, worship leaders in and around Strasburg gather for dinner and to encourage each other. Join us from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Pizza City. Details.
Reading City Worship Leaders (February 3 at 7:00 AM)
Elizabethtown Cohort (February 28 at 7:00 AM)
This is a newly forming group that meets on the last day of every month. Email dave@adlibmusic.com for the location.
The Church Collective: Philadelphia Connect Group (TBA)
This is a yet-forming group in the Philly area. Click here for details. Your town! Do you want us to help you start one in your area? We're game! Just email dave@adlibmusic.com.
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WORSHIP TRAINING EVENTS
How you can get training!
How To Do "Contemporary Worship" (whatever that is!) (Monday, February 23, 7:00-8:30 PM)
This workshop at the Parish Resource Center is led by Dave Helmuth, Ad Lib Music, and Andrew Martin, Executive Pastor of Worship and Art at LCBC, will explore several different perspectives and strategies for integrating a contemporary service in the life of your church. Register here.
The Worship Link Spring Workshop (Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 8:30 AM to noon plus optional lunch)
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