The band is playing at another church tonight. I really enjoy the honor of getting to lead worship and put on concerts in other churches. For one, it's just plain cool that I get to go out and lead worship with a great group of guys. Another thing I really just dig is visiting other churches on a regular basis. Most pastors never get that chance. As a result, they get pretty wrapped up in their way of doing things being the right way to do things.
Seeing God move in more than just our home church helps keep the proper perspective. The fact that God inhabits that praises of his people. Whether they be charismatic or a little more liturgical, seeker friendly or traditional. None of that matters.
What does matter is that we are true to who God has called us to be. Both as people and as a church. Is it fun to go lead worship in places that are more expressive during worship? Yep, but it's also fun and just as much of an honor to lead worship in places that are more reflective in nature.
The key is this. We need to learn to never knock or discredit another church or ministry simply because they are not like us. God uses all of us as people and all churches to accomplish his mission here on earth. I am honored that I get to play a part!
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