The greatest legacy we can leave is not a method but a life.

• Many worship leaders around the nation speak of wanting to pour into lives of young people with similar callings through mentoring and/or coaching; however, not many are doing it as effectively as they could if equipped and in an informal community of other mentors to encourage them in the process.
  
  
• There’s a sense of “been there, done that” among experienced worship leaders. We’re all looking for meaning in ministry beyond ourselves and our programs. We’re looking for ongoing impact through the transformation of people. The true thrill comes as other people “get it”….ministry is really happening when we revel in seeing other people excel at what they do.
  
  
• The demand is high for worship leaders who are theologically grounded, musically excellent, strong in leadership skill, and are personally mature (in terms of time-management, handling temptation, the spiritual disciplines, social skill, etc.). Despite the number of means by which to find staff candidates and the number of young worship leaders across America today, pastors are still not finding what they’re looking for. Part of it is expectation. Most of it is the small number of developed worship leaders possessing the above qualities.
  
  
• Worship leaders and/or musicians are having an increasingly strong influence on campuses and in churches at younger ages, especially with church plants. 1 Chron. 25:1-7 implies that God’s role for the musician is that of a prophet. Are musicians prepared for and living out of this perspective?
  
  
• The development of worship artists needs to happen more deeply and in greater number. A greater focus on mentoring among worship leaders is a step in this direction.
  
  
• The greatest growth takes place in the context of experience and relationship over time. Conferences, seminars, books, online articles, etc. have their role in the growth process, but they are neither sufficient nor should they be primary.