Read Ken Collins’ full article, “How to Lead a Lousy Worship Service“.

accidentI found this article humorous at times and inspired me to look at what I am doing as a leader and evaluate. Although Ken Collins seems to be referring to a more traditional style service and most of his comments are in that context, I think us contemporary, “rock” style worship leaders will be able to get something out of this.

My overall thought about this article is that we, as leaders, must be sure that we are seeking God and His will for His people in our times of corporate worship. It really doesn’t matter what things we do or don’t do, Ps. 127:1 clearly states that unless God doesn’t show up, it’s all for nothing. Allow His spirit to lead you and you could stand on your head for 3 hours and people will be blessed (I’d sure like to be in that service).

Here are Ken’s 10 Secrets…

  1. Have a lot of congregational singing in one block.
  2. Let the congregation sit passively for long periods of time.
  3. Have lots of announcements.
  4. Wait for everyone to arrive before you begin the service.
  5. Put your watch on the pulpit.
  6. Don’t plan the service.
  7. Change the order of worship frequently.
  8. Have a long, slow, dignified Eucharist
  9. At the Eucharist, play Beat the Clock
  10. Cram lots of special events into one service
  • The secret to a truly lousy worship service is excess. It doesn’t matter what you do, it only matters that you do it too long, too short, too hurriedly, too leisurely, too often, too seldom, with too much variety, or with too much sameness.
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