Four Major Steps Toward Building an Awesome Music Ministry
John Pape, Jr.
The inspiration for this article comes from an Old Testament story. In this
story there is a special building project undertaken by Solomon. The four
stages explained in this report are the exact same steps illustrated in this
story. You will find that these four concepts will dramatically help you
in your music ministry. You need to take this information and start creating
an overwhelming positive worship experience in your church's worship service.
This is where we begin - One day as I was reading the Bible I came across
and amazing scripture. Solomon's temple was completed and the priests were
ministering and then God's glory filled the temple. The awe and reverence
caused everyone to stop and let God inhabit the worship.
Looking back I realized that there was a lot of hard work and preparation
that needed to happen. The nation Israel needed to come together and build
the temple. It all started with a vision from David. He desired to build
a temple that was worthy for God. But, he could not because he shed too much
blood in his lifetime. The torch was past on to his son Solomon.
Then I noticed that there was a distinct pattern regarding the various stages
of the project. And the pattern fits no matter what kind of building project
you start. I want to show you how it applies to your music ministry.
The metaphor of building a house is appropriate in the fact that it gives
you a visual model to help understand how to build your music ministry. And
you can apply this basic principle to make vast improvements in the way you
minister to the people you serve.
With all this in mind let us look at the four major steps toward building
an awesome music ministry.
There are basically four major milestones whenever a building project is
undertaken. These four milestones insure the success of the project. You
can take these proven principles and apply them to your ministry.
Here are the four major areas..
1) Have a Blueprint to guide your course.
You need to know and understand the final outcome. You need to determine
the real purpose and goal for doing what you do. A blueprint will help guide
and direct your path. The benefit of doing this is you will be able to predict
the outcome with a great deal of accuracy. You will have a roadmap and compass
that will guide you though the process. You will be able to make adjustments
to the way you are doing things now.
2) Build on a Solid Foundation
Obviously, a solid foundation is perhaps the most important aspect of a building.
As a Christian you must stand on a good foundation. You need a relationship
with God that is built on truth. And you need to nurture that relationship.
A Solid Foundation insures that you get off to a positive start. A weak
foundation can only end up in ruin.
3) Build the house using the right tools
Whenever a carpenter, mason, contractor builds a house the success of that
project depend on having the right tools to build the house. As someone who
uses music to minister to the people you serve, it is important that you
have the right tools also. There are several factors that will help improve
you presentation and delivery of the message you are responsible to give.
You need to be skillful in the things you do. Remember it is God who is working
through you. God is not mediocre and neither should you. After all you need
to realize that Christ dwell in you. With the right tools you can dramatically
improve your ministry.
4) Moving into the house.
When Solomon's temple was completed and the people began to worship and amazing
event took place that is nothing short of phenomenal. God's glory filled
the temple. I truly believe that when God is in the midst of our worship
it is nothing short of amazing. I think you will agree with me that when
everyone is in the right frame of mind and heading in the same direction,
with the blessing of the Lord, nothing is impossible. Include having the
Creator inhabit the praises of His people.
What makes this process better is that it is based on solid Biblical principles.
These principles have proven to be the best way to start and fulfill the
commission. It is illustrated by the awesome task undertaken by Solomon to
build the Temple. Scripture further reinforces it. Furthermore, what makes
it better is that is simple. Have you ever noticed that the most profound
things in life are often rooted is simple easy to understand ideas. I feel
that I was blessed to share this information to help build the body of Christ.
My vision is to see as many people as possible experience the moment when
God's Glory fills the temple. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about
it.
RESOURCE BOX
This article is an excerpt for the new book by John Pape, Jr titled "Building
a House of Worship" For more information on how you can get your copy
of this book go to...
http://www.buildingahouseofworship.com
SPECIAL NOTICE: Please feel free to publish
this article in your e-zines, newsletters, on your website or in your
book. I only require that you publish the Resource Box and the end of the
article.
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