loosing the passion for the music ministry (15 years old)

[rut]

Hey LGM,
 Im a minister of music age 15 in Orlando, FLorida.
I know I am a teen but I used to have a burning passion for the ministry. The praise team which consists of teens are losing there passion and dedecation for the praise team. I have try everything including prayer and fasting. Dont get me wrong when it comes down to the music part, straight A's across the board. The harmony is slaming. Is just they want show up on time at 7:30am for the 8:00 service, and many other little things. I need some encouragment. some of them just dont want to sacrifice to do what it takes to go to the next level. I am spritually drain from trying to push and prime people for the next level. I drain them so much i need somebody to push me. Is there in anybody in the same boat?

[MrSparrow]

Hey LGM,
 Im a minister of music age 15 in Orlando, FLorida.
I know I am a teen but I used to have a burning passion for the ministry. The praise team which consists of teens are losing there passion and dedecation for the praise team. I have try everything including prayer and fasting. Dont get me wrong when it comes down to the music part, straight A's across the board. The harmony is slaming. Is just they want show up on time at 7:30am for the 8:00 service, and many other little things. I need some encouragment. some of them just dont want to sacrifice to do what it takes to go to the next level. I am spritually drain from trying to push and prime people for the next level. I drain them so much i need somebody to push me. Is there in anybody in the same boat?

Rut, you need to bring your praise team up to Tallahassee for the JAMM 2007 Conference. I'll put some more information up here later this month with the specifics but it sounds like they need to experience excellence from another perspective as a LEVITE.

You need to talk with your Pastor about reaching out and challenging your peers/members to stretch out and continue to grow.

You can't do it all...

You can go to the JAMM 2006 Conference myspace page to see what level these cats are on...

www.myspace.com/JAMM2006

MrSparrow

[diverse379]

It has little to do with age and a lot to do with spiritual maturity
i have old folks who do the same thing

i have learned that i would rather have 3 annointed voices then 30 annoying people

so keep praying but pray that God Sends you who you need you cant force people to serve right you can only make the suggestion then start rehearsal without them

if it is only you by your self
you hold rehearsal practice what needs to be done and that is it

whosoever will will


feel me

[MrSparrow]

To some degree Diverse you are correct...

Rut, I'm impressed that you care enough to ask the veterans in here for advice. The biggest thing you need to do in my opinion is to continue to develop yourself as a leader. There are TWO people that are responsible for your development as a leader. The first person is yourself and the second is your leader (Pastor).

Go to this website and learn EVERYTHING YOU CAN. This guy John C. Maxwell is the BEST LEADERSHIP TEACHER IN THE COUNTRY!

www.maximumimpact.com

Just as you expect your leader to develop you, your singers expect you to develop them inside and outside of the church walls. That only comes from developing a relationship with your singers. As soon as your relationship with your singers go BEYOND praise and worship to their personal lives, they will follow you to the end.

Right now, I'm finishing a book called the 360 Degree Leader. That's helping me and I'm sure it will help you also.

Also, have a talk with your Pastor about developing your leadership skills OUTSIDE of your musical realm where obviously you are strong.

Ask him to identify your weaknesses and ask him to help you develop a game plan to build you up.

MrSparrow

I'm confident you know how to

[2tight]

It has little to do with age and a lot to do with spiritual maturity
i have old folks who do the same thing

i have learned that i would rather have 3 annointed voices then 30 annoying people

so keep praying but pray that God Sends you who you need you cant force people to serve right you can only make the suggestion then start rehearsal without them

if it is only you by your self
you hold rehearsal practice what needs to be done and that is it

whosoever will will


feel me

I agree with u,

[brodonny]

no lil bro don't do it i felt the same way when i was your age man it's all about you if it's just you do what god put you there to do don't worry about people they always let you down.so if it's straight a's across the board keep your {a} game going whether it's just you and nobody there keep playing can't nobody take away your annointing but god so don't stop what god gave you cause he giveth and taketh away. use your talent.

[C-note jr.]

Hey man it seems that I am in the same boat, I'm the MOM of TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE AND DEVELOPEMENT.

[C-note jr.]

Sorry i pressed the wrong button. But My choir sounds good the are beginning to love the choir I even have older people in the choir that now love new music. (Tye, Kirk, Fred, etc...) But when it comes to showing up on time it all falls apart. They respect me no doubt, it's just they cant get to church on time. I am going to give to you and whoever else needs this. Keep on doing what you are doing, because God will send someone their to help you carry the load. People who love to sing, that can sing, and will be there on time so just hang in there if I can I know that you can. Be Blessed!!!!!1

[shane254]

I might be a little late with this but I hope it ain't too late.

I really had to reply because I've been feeling what you're feeling now since before I was your age. I remember at 13 having such a hard time to join our youth choir and when I finally got to then it started falling apart even worse. Until eventually it was inexistent. Just before that happened me and my friend started our first church mass choir. Though I was 14 they respected me a lot but like someone said they would still be irresponsible and late and not care much. It ain't always about just having prayer and fasting hoping the situation will somehow disappear. That's as hopeless as praying for your mortgage to disappear without working. Faith without works...doesn't work. Now I'm 22 and much hasn't changed in terms of people being interested. What has changed is the way I see ministry. I think some of us go thru the toughest of groups to be the toughest of leaders. Like someone said 3 annointed voices are better than 30 annoying ones. Meaning, when you learn to let go of people that u definitely know will never come around, or atleast now, u'll be amazed to see how your ministry grows as a group & personally. When in the bible that army was taken for a drink of water and sifted out to 10% of it's size the battle was already won. So maybe it's time to really have a serious talk with your group and let people make a decision and not hold you or anyone back.

I know in spite of what happens now u'll look back on all this and appreciate all the muscles u have developped from pulling this weight this far. Soon you'll be giving others advice on what to do. But whatever you do never let go of what u know is your calling. I'm thinkin u do since u have accepted to be M.O.M. Am hoping. So tarry on...