[Worship] How to build a team

[LeeGnM@aol.com]

<< My advice to you would be to at least make an attempt to learn about the
 instruments in your group.  Talk to the people who play them and find
 out what they can do, can't do, prefer to do, etc.  I don't know how
 much music theory you know, but that will help you with the guitars and
 keyboardists.  For the drums, stick around after rehearsals a few times
 and have the drummer demonstrate some basic beats for you.  I hope this
 helps you.   >>

I could not agree more! If you're serious about learning more about the 
people you're working with, about the tools they use, about the needs and 
gifts they have (don't ever assume you know!) then set up a small fund for 
taking them out to coffee or lunch and dig in to them! People who serve in 
this ministry, especially lay-people, are very passionate about what they do, 
and given the chance they will talk your ear off. If you can become a student 
of the people in your ministry, and the tools they use to minister, you have 
more than justified that $3.50 for a cup of joe (what can I say, its 
expensive out here in Los Angeles).

I think my new motto is "Coffee is cheaper than Student Loans." Its not too 
catchy, I know.

Michael Lee
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