Chapter 1

Question 1

Being called of God is a ________ thing, differing from individual to individual.

Answer 1

Personal.

Question 2

…The first concern must not be programs or learning new worship material or even the quality of music. Instead priority #1 must be the ______ in the music worship program.

Answer 2

People.

Question 3

It’s been said that your effectiveness will come from about…

Answer 3

…20 percent ability and education and about 80 percent skill in dealing with people. “I’ve come to believe that may be an UNDERSTATEMENT!”

Question 4

The worship leader/minister of music–or any minister–must bring to his calling a sense of ________.

Answer 4

Humility.

Question 5

The pastoral duty of the musician/worship leader/choir director/music minister, etc. is…

Answer 5

-To CARE
-To be CONCERNED
-To SHOW REGARD FOR
…in a word…
-To LOVE

Question 6

Questions to Ask When Priorities Collide.(Know a couple for good measure…)

Answer 6

1. Which Program/Obligation/Event has eternal value?
2. Ten years from now, who will care is I was there? When ministry and family events conflict, who is more likely to remember your absence years later, your church or your family.
   * *3. What does a trusted advisor or impartial third party say**
3. Am I doing this for the Lord or for myself?
4. What are my motives for choosing one priority over the other?

Question 7

Dealing with people is __________.

Answer 7

Exhausting.

Question 8

Don’t make your partner take second place to…

Answer 8

…Endless paperwork, lack of preparation, or you own inefficiency or your inability to FOCUS.

Question 9

It takes __________ and ____________ to take regular time off.

Answer 9

Discipline and Organization.

Question 10

Something that can keep you from burnout…(this is what Bro Anderson said kept him from it.)

Answer 10

…Being a Mentor and a Teacher to others.

Question 11

The key is _______.

Answer 11

BALANCE.

Question 12

It takes time for you to get to know the people you’re ministering to and with, and time for them to…

Answer 12

…Learn to trust you.

Question 13

More than one minister has learned that if you run from a problem in one church you’ll most likely…

Answer 13

…encounter it again in another church.

Question 14

“It is not success that God rewards, but always the ____________ of doing His will.” - Author Unknown

Answer 14

Faithfulness

Question 15

Questions to ask when I want to leave.(know a couple for good measure…)

Answer 15

1. Am I still called to this place of ministry?
2. If not, am I called somewhere else?
3. Am i running from a problem here?
4. If yes, have I done everything I can with God.s help, to resolve the problem?
5. Would my leaving be good for the congregation I presently serve?
6. Would my leaving be good for my family?
7. Have I fasted and prayed for God’s direction rather than reacting to my feelings?