Teams and Performance

Forging Collaborative Clergy-Musician by Eileen Guenther In all of the churches where I have worshiped and worked, the core ministry team is the same — the pastor and the musicians — although some never think of this relationship as a team. It is one of the most significant staff relationships in the church and one of the most critical components in any church’s realization of its mission and ministry. Although clergy and musicians must work together as the principal leaders and designers of worship, they often have different perspectives on the worship experience. The fact of the matter is that musicians can be elitist, controlling, difficult, demanding, and uncompromising. Develop an understanding of roles. Show concern for each other’s area of ministry. Work toward a common understanding of the role of music in worship. Learn to appreciate each other’s discipline. Meet regularly. Evaluate worship. Address problems. and Morningstarmusic.com.