Preparing with Purpose: How Jesus Leads Worship Leaders Today
Description
In this powerful Worship Wednesday episode, Pastor Zach dives deep into Luke 18 and the intentional way Jesus prepared His disciples for what was to come. Joined by Noah and host Joe, the conversation explores how worship leaders—and all ministry leaders—can prepare spiritually and practically to lead others into authentic encounters with God.From aligning worship with Scripture to guiding your team like Jesus guided His disciples, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and heartfelt encouragement. Whether you're a worship leader, tech volunteer, or nursery coordinator, you'll walk away inspired to lead with purpose and pastor your team—not just manage them.🙏 Need prayer or support? Email us at podcast@shepnaz.org
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💬 Comment below with your thoughts, like & subscribe, and share this with a ministry leader who needs encouragement today!Chapters:
01:09 – From Ritual to Celebration in Worship
01:34 – Devotion Highlight: Oswald Chambers
03:25 – Luke 18: Jesus Prepares His Disciples
04:34 – Preparing with Purpose: Spiritual & Practical
06:16 – Scripture in Worship: Creative Integration
07:43 – Online Engagement & Scripture in Chat
08:55 – Aligning Worship with God’s Word
11:21 – Jesus Prophesying Prophecy
12:07 – Leading the Congregation Forward
14:10 – When Worship Doesn’t “Hit”
15:17 – Avoiding the Formula Trap
16:07 – Worship Leadership & Purpose
17:06 – Personal Preparation & Encounter
19:20 – Tattooing the Sermon on Your Heart
21:05 – Guiding Your Team Like Jesus
22:40 – Pastoring vs. Managing
25:02 – From Seeing to Feeding (John 21)
26:09 – Lay Leaders & Spiritual Responsibility
29:01 – Treating Your Team Like Family
29:21 – Closing & Invitation to Connect




