Iranian / Afghani Christian Worship Song by Sedayezindagi

This video was created by FarsiPraise Ministries, Inc. The worship singer is "Sedayezindagi" and you can find out more about them on our site under artist names (www.farsipraise.com).

Meet The Worship Leaders - Michael W. Smith

Michael Whitaker Smith was born October 7, 1957 in Kenova, West Virginia. He wrote his first song at age five. At the age of ten, he made a decision to give his life to Christ. He dreamed of playing professional baseball. Michael attended college at Marshall University in West Virginia but after one semester dropped out to move to Nashville and pursue a career in music.

Michael made his very first record in 1983 and it was called "Michael W. Smith Project." Michael wrote all the music and wife Debbie wrote the lyrics. The now famous song "Friends" debuted on this album. Michael continued to tour with Amy Grant, now as her opening act.

Throughout his career, Michael has had the opportunity to sing for Presidents and national leaders, and counts among his friends the Reverend Billy Graham and his son, Franklin Graham. He is active in Billy Graham Crusades as well as The Samaritan's Purse, the ministry headed by Franklin Graham.

But for all of Michael's accolades, for his involvement in his teen outreach Rocketown, leadership in his local church body, the business of being an artist, an author and a record label executive, Michael sums up his life as this, "to be remembered as a God-fearing man who loved his wife and kids well."

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Worship Leading Tip #9 - Leading with two worship leaders

CONFIDENCE: Leading with two worship leaders requires skill. Generally, there should still be ONE main worship leader. The 2nd worship leader must be enthusiastic, and sure of himself/herself. The 2nd worship leader must NOT keep looking at the 1st worship leader as if to ask, "what is going on?"

SONGS WITH TWO PARTS: Two worship leaders are needed when the congregation is to be split to sing a song in 2 parts. The parts of the congregation can then follow the cue of the 2nd worship leaders.

COMPLEMENTING: A male and female pair of worship leaders complement each other well vocally, provided they can co-ordinate well with each other.


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Worship God Beyond Church Building

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Worship Leading Tip #8 - Encouraging the people to sing

• Familiar songs: To encourage the people to sing, you can choose familiar songs, songs which the members of your group like, for your first fast song and first slow song.

• Song ratio: Try not to have too many new songs or unfamiliar songs - those that tend to be forgotten and taken to be new songs. Not more than 25% of the songs in your worship.

• Avoid breaks: Since people tend to keep singing once they start singing, avoid having too many disruptive breaks - especially if they are due to musical ineptitude or worship leader's sermons. Let the music flow smoothly and nicely from song to song.

• Audience eye contact: It is important to establish rapport with the audience. If you have a small group, try to establish eye contact with your people and gain their response and support before starting on the worship. This helps prevent you from drifting off into your own world and leaving the rest behind.

• Enthusiasm: The worship leader and musician must seem enthusiastic about the worship. If the meeting chairman is right smack on the stage too, he, too, should be enthusiastic. The spirit of worship is contagious.

• Subtle hints: If your people don't seem to be singing, eg when they face a new song, you can subtly ask them to sing by saying "let's join in" or "let's sing together" at the beginning of each verse or chorus.

• Avoid scolding: Some worship leaders, if faced with unresponsive groups, stop the praise suddenly and ask them why they sing "celebrate" while they aren't smiling at all. I feel however, it requires discernment not to draw the people's attention to the fact that no one is enthusiastic. Rather, the leader should remind his congregation of God's promises and why we must praise, and GAIN THEIR RESPONSE during such a time. For example, "Praise can be a powerful weapon to fight the enemy, Amen?" The leader should not be seen as scolding the congregation.

Farsi/IranianChristian Worship Training Tips by www.farsipraise.com
تعليمات رهبري خدمت پرستش فارسي ايراني مسيحي كليسايي توسط موسسه فارسي پريز