My essay is formed with two parts: my view of the role of music in worship and the required qualities of music leadership. To begin with, with respect to the role of worship music, I think that music is a way for us to praise God with our whole body, mind, and soul. God is the One who deserves our praising because He is our creator, savior, and sustainer. In this regard, music is an effective and indispensable instrument to show our gratitude to God. Besides, we can offer our prayer to God through singing hymns and playing musical instruments. So, music is a good way for us to speak our mind toward God in worship. However, I do not think that all kinds of music can be used as a way to worship God. That is because the purpose of worship music is to please God. Of course, we can enjoy pleasure given from God by communicating with God through music. Yet, it is a just natural by-product rather than the essential reason of worship music. Thus, worship music should be differentiated from secular music due to the distinction of its ultimate purpose.
On top of that, I think that five qualities are required for leaders being in charge of music ministry. Firstly, they should have …show more content…
First reason is that participating in music ministry is very burdensome work. As music is an crucial element of worship, everyone speaks out their different opinions on worship music. There are compliments as well as criticisms. So, the leaders of music ministries should maintain balance so that all members of the ministries are not in disturbance. Second reason is that the music ministry is a group work. So, team work is very important. In that sense, the leaders have a responsibility not only to look after every member of music ministry but also to make all members help one another. Thus, leadership is necessary to be a good leader of the music
On top of that, I think that five qualities are required for leaders being in charge of music ministry. Firstly, they should have …show more content…
First reason is that participating in music ministry is very burdensome work. As music is an crucial element of worship, everyone speaks out their different opinions on worship music. There are compliments as well as criticisms. So, the leaders of music ministries should maintain balance so that all members of the ministries are not in disturbance. Second reason is that the music ministry is a group work. So, team work is very important. In that sense, the leaders have a responsibility not only to look after every member of music ministry but also to make all members help one another. Thus, leadership is necessary to be a good leader of the music