How stage presence can undermine authentic worship (but it’s easy to correct)
In a series of videos I have outlined various worship practices that undercut authentic, supernatural worship. One is the stage presence of the leaders. Whether in Orlando last week or this week in North Carolina, I observe the same hand motions and body language being used. Where does this widespread duplication come from? I explain that in this 1-minute strategy video.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Bob Whitesel's mission has been to help church leaders reach their full missional potential. He has coached hundreds of church boards and pastors toward greater health and growth, often working at the denominational and adjudicatory levels. His educational background includes two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as many years of teaching seminary students and training other consultants. He has spoken at numerous conferences and regularly posts articles at www.Leadership.church and BiblicalLeadership.com. An author of 14 books, Bob's most recent titles include Growing the Post-pandemic Church: A Leadership.church Guide (2020), Enthusiast!: Finding a Faith That Fills (Wesleyan Publishing House, 2018), and re:MIX: Transitioning Your Church to Living Color (co-authored with Mark DeYmaz, Abingdon Press, 2016). Subscribe here for more one- to three-minute church leadership strategy videos: www.Leadership.church/videos.
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Bob Whitesel (D.Min., Ph.D.) is a foresight coach, professor, and award-winning author of 14 books. For over 30 years, he has guided leaders and churches to pivot and engage what’s next. He holds two earned doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary and teaches on leadership foresight, church health, and organizational change. His website is www.ChurchForesight.com. Learn More » |
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