Spontaneous and prophetic worship can be a spooky topic.
But knowing how to listen to what God is doing in the moment and pastoring people through that is such an important part of corporate worship.
Jenn Johnson and I talk about this and so much more in this week’s podcast. It was such an honor to talk with Jenn as I’ve been a massive fan of her and Brian’s ministry over the years.
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What You’ll Learn in this Episode
- How Jenn developed a freedom in worship
- The definition of prophetic worship
- The goal of corporate worship
- The power of prophetic declaration
- How Bethel develops their worship team culture
- Placing a high value on people and their gifts
- Making room for people’s gifts
- The prime value of knowing God
- How Bethel structures their Team Nights
- How to balance making records with day to day ministry
- How to balance family and ministry
- Behind the scenes of the new “You Make Me Brave” album
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Website: Bethel Music
- Website: Worship U Bethel Worship School
- Music: You Make Me Brave
- Podcast: Kari Jobe on Singing, Leading, & the Power of God’s Presence
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Question: What was your biggest takeaway from the interview with Jenn? Let’s talk in the comments. It’s always better that way.
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What an incredible interview! Thank you for sharing and asking the perfect questions. I absolutely love Jenn Johnson.. So rich in wisdom and anointing. It was very encouraging to hear that it is possible to have family and ministry; to have genuine relationships/involvement in the everyday and ministry..etc.
I’m also happy she stressed the importance of having a real and growing relationship with Jesus and the importance of asking, “What is God doing right now/ How is the spirit moving right now?”
There are many things I can’t wait to take from what she said and deliver to my team. Thank you again!
That’s awesome, Alisha. How is the worship team doing?
Hi David! I have been reading your newsletter for some time and am so very thankful for it. Just today, I had some time to listen to this podcast, as well as the one with Kari Jobe. I am a worship leader for a church of 100 people. Thank you so very much for what you are doing to help us facilitate worship in our local body of believers.
As for the podcast, Jenn sharing about God giving her a bigger plate to handle all of the fruit in her life was such a blessing. A year ago I participated in WorshipU, and the teaching from the leaders at Bethel is so rich and deep. I so appreciate their realness!
Hey Shelena – thanks so much for the comment! How are things going at your church? Any recent challenges?
Thanks for the response and question, David! Challenges recently for me and the team are: 1) Main drummer had to take break from team for his family sake (and we all support his decision), 2) Building relationship within the team as members cross generations and music styles, 3) Transitioning traditional piano player to keys-based player
Wow. I love Bethel, but this podcast made me love them just a little bit more. I loved Jenn’s comment about the “culture of fire” that they have at Bethel, and how people will catch on fire when they go there. It is so true that professionalism often tends to detract from actual worship. We need more churches with both professionalism and the fire culture! 🙂
Great point – Jonathan. I think they have both a culture of excellence and a culture of “fire”. The main thing is they know who they are and people can’t help but be influenced when they’re there. Our worship teams have a lot to learn from that!
We went from a thriving praise an worship group with new recruits being brought in and using electronic monitors for the songs,to nothing as our pastor claims we need to get back to basics…………
The lady pastor (previously a missionary for the church) decided to disband the group and also the video ministry which was also growing. The vids were on a youtube account, which I was running. All our personal equipment in the church has been removed! She wants none of it there!
She has stripped everything away that was bringing a blessing because she wasn’t happy with any questions regarding her teaching doctrine on the Last Rites
She stated that Christians had to call on a priest if they were dying!
Originally bought up as a catholic, then got saved, but still brought much of the erroneous teaching into the Christian church.
So it has now come to a head!
She claims to speak ex cathedra, although she wouldn’t describe it as such!
Very disappointing and we feel no commitment any more to this church!
The previous pastor was there for some time, we miss him, as this lady has managed to destroy what it took many yrs to achieve!
So some of us may lookin for a more suitable church where the Holy Spirit will not be quenched and there will b freedom and liberty for all!
He whom the Son sets free…………………
Any thoughts?
Parcel
(Saved musician,since 1990)
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