The understanding of the status of
music ministers in relation to their service to God is vital to their
commitment. In some thoughts, sacrificial service to God involves one giving
himself or herself voluntarily; I believe this should not be misunderstood as being
willingly.
The kingdom of God indeed has no
problem with persons been hired, as the parable in Mathew 20 shows us. Why then
do some churches see it as inappropriate to hire music ministers? Maybe they
don’t see the music ministers as persons that need to make a living through
their gifting or could it be that they are simply taking off the responsibility
from their part?
Most churches that are in need of
music ministers are those that often times, need them as volunteers. They put up advertisements looking for music
ministers that would give their time and effort. This is one of the reasons
they don’t find them.
Hiring music ministers is a kingdom
principle that would not only benefit the church but help the music minister
realize he is needed and appreciated.
The music minister works with a
sense of responsibility when they know much is required from them.
Though there are instances where
the music minister would like to work from a willing perspective. It is good to
understand those individuals while considering those that could and should be
recruited as hired workers in the church.
agree. It already been explained and wrote in Ron Kenoly book, God is Able.
ReplyDeleteI think music ministers should be paid. That is how it is done at our church, both main campus and branch campus. I am however a volunteer in the band singing background vocals. it is important that churches realize how much the congregations gets out of worship. When I visit other churches that have an incredible worship experience I always want to come back. I love the feeling of connecting with God especially on a musical, spiritual level.
ReplyDeleteThe answer; neither!
ReplyDeleteThey should be supported as Levital priests serving the congregation