Be an encourager

Recently a member of our congregation approached me after the service. She had come to offer a word of encouragement. I wasn’t feeling especially discouraged – in fact, the service had run smoothly, and the music and tech had worked well. But this gentle word of encouragement from a sister in Christ brought me joy and filled my heart with thanksgiving to our generous Father. It was an application of Proverbs 12v25 "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up."

Many of your musicians and technicians will feel anxiety on Sunday mornings – their minds are probably filled with the “what-ifs” of a church service. Amidst those anxieties your voice, dear reader, can cheer their hearts. How? By offering encouragement that follows two simple rules:

First, be specific. "The music sounded good today" is a good start – but it’s too general. Your musicians aren’t just trying to sound good – they’re trying to help you know and be transformed by Christ in the power of His Spirit! You don’t need to reach for technical language to encourage. Try something like: “I loved how you sang with Jane this morning, particularly when you sang those different bits together in It is Well.”