Okay, okay, so that title may have been a little misleading, I love the leadership roles I’m in and I love what God has called and is calling me to do. But I also love occasions where I don’t have to lead. In a sense, I love situations where I’m not in charge. I’m playing in Big Church on Sunday for the first time since June… I think… The fact that I’m not sure when the last time I played is an indicator of how long it’s been.
To me, there’s a big difference between being the leader and just playing. Technically, you’re still a leader because everyone who’s on stage is leading the congregation. But to me, it’s more relaxing to be “just a band member” than the one in charge. There’s less weight on your shoulders and less that’s running through your mind during a song.
For example, as a leader, I’m listening to everything as a whole and hoping that we all remember our cues. I hear more mistakes and I (try to) give my band as many verbal and non-verbal cues as to where the song is going next, let them know we’re ending, etc.
As a guitarist/singer though, I’m more free to just be there, play, sing, and worship because there’s less that I have to be doing as far as the overall is concerned. I really like weeks where I can just do that.
Worship still happens when I’m leading, but it looks a little different. When I’m leading, worship comes from doing what God has called me to do, doing it to the best of my ability, constantly trying to grow and improve in it, as well as approaching it with a joyful and thankful heart.
I guess, when it boils down, I love not leading a band because it gives me a chance to worship in a different way.
Dustin
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