Listen "Building Worship Teams: From Volunteers to Visuals with Andrew Lucius | S3 E10"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 10Andrew Lucius joins Conversation with Ministry Leaders to discuss worship ministry trends at Charleston Southern University. He talks about building worship teams and some of the trends for visuals in worship. First, he shares how COVID-19 initially devastated worship programs across the country. However, his program has bounced back dramatically. They've grown from just four majors two years ago to over twenty students today.Next, Andrew dives into volunteer management strategies. He emphasizes that recruiting volunteers isn't just about filling positions. Instead, it's about creating spaces for pastoral care and ministry. Furthermore, volunteers need to feel valued as people, not just for their skills.The discussion then shifts to technology's growing importance in worship. During the pandemic, tech workers became heroes in many churches. Consequently, worship leaders now face pressure to master multiple areas beyond music. They're expected to handle tech teams, creative departments, and communications.Additionally, Andrew addresses common struggles facing new graduates. Surprisingly, it's not musical ability or technical skills that cause problems. Rather, character development and conflict management present the biggest challenges. These young leaders need more real-world church experience during their training.Finally, the conversation explores visual media's role in worship. Andrew explains that churches have always communicated visually through stained glass and architecture. However, he reminds listeners that faith is primarily word-based. Therefore, visuals should support the gospel message, not overshadow it.Throughout the interview, Andrew provides practical insights for worship leaders, pastors, and church staff navigating today's ministry landscape.CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIAinstagram.com/churchvisualsfacebook.com/groups/churchvisualstwitter.com/churchvisuals[email protected]SHOW NOTES
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