The Role of Worship Leaders. What is Worship?

Out of the Darkness with Ruth Hovsepian

Ruth Hovsepian talks with Mackenzie Morgan about what is worship. Mackenzie is a recording artist and worship leader, about the importance of worship music in the church. Mackenzie's Facebook post about worship music went viral in 2021, sparking a conversation about the theological soundness of worship songs. They discuss the motivation behind Mackenzie's post, the role of worship leaders, and the need for discernment in choosing worship music. They emphasize the importance of grounding worship in scripture and focusing on the glory of God rather than ourselves. The episode concludes with a reminder to subscribe to the podcast and check out Mackenzie's podcast, Godly Whistleblower.
Takeaways
✔Worship music in the church should be rich in theology and come from a trustworthy source.
✔Discernment is crucial in choosing worship music, and it comes from being grounded in scripture and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
✔The role of worship leaders is to guide the musical choices of the church, but ultimately, pastors and elders are responsible for the overall direction.
✔Authentic worship focuses on magnifying the Lord and His desires, rather than ourselves.
✔Theological soundness should be a priority in both corporate worship and personal music choices.
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1. Introduction and Background of Mackenzie Morgan (00:00:00)

2. The Theological Soundness of Worship Songs (00:09:39)

3. Responsibility of Pastors and Elders in Guiding Worship (00:25:09)

4. Being Discerning in What We Consume (00:30:31)