Chapter 14 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader

     In Chapter 14 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, Kraeuter talks about caring for the congregation. He says that we have to see the needs of those we are ministering to as more important than our own needs. He admits that placing the needs of others above our own needs can make us feel uncomfortable. Kraeuter says that we need to lovingly encourage people to follow along in worship.
     I really like this chapter. It talks about being a caring worship leader. If we are caring and are thoughtful of the needs of our student body, people will respect us and God more. Especially in a high school environment where not everyone is Christian, it is even more important to be caring.

Chapter 13 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader

     In chapter 13 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, Kraeuter talks about keeping priorites straight. Kraeuter gives us examples of what having priorities might look like. For him, God is his highest priority. After that, he puts his family second. He puts his ministry last. He also admits that sometimes it's easy to put work before God and family. That's why it is so important to know what your priorites are stick to them. 

     I agree with everything that Kraeuter said. I think it is so important to know what our priorities are. Putting God first will benefit us so much. Even though it may not seem like it, in the long run,  it will make a difference.

Chapter 12 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader

     In chapter 12 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, Kraeuter talks about cultivating the gifts that God has given us. He says that we often don't like to work at our gifts. We just like to have them. But Kraeuter encourages us to work diligently at our gifts and be in prayer. For musicians, we can take classes and be consistent at practicing. There is always room for improvement, so we should keep striving to get better at our God-given abilities. 

     I really like how Kraeuter says that if we are consistent at cultivating our gifts, one day we may hear God saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant." I would love to hear God saying that to me. That gives me motivation to keep working hard and strive for improvement. 

Chapter 11 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader

     In chapter 11 of Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, Tom Kraeuter tells us to accept our role of being an example. He says that no matter where we are or what we are doing, people will always be watching us to see what a worshipping Christian is like. Kraeuter reveals that many people do not like to accept that they are a model for those watching them. But he emphasizes that being a model comes with the role of being a worship leader.

     I really like that Kraeuter asks, not, "will you be an example?" but "will you willingly or unwillingly be an example?" The fact of the matter is, if we decide to be worship leaders, people will always be watching us. So it's our decision to be an example willingly or unwillingly.