In 2008, Bob Kauflin wrote
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God, in which he sought to connect a biblical theology of worship with what worship leaders actually do on Sundays. Through the book, Bob builds congregational worship on biblical principles that transcend cultures, generations, and ethnic groups.
Given the encouragement that's come in response to the book, Bob has recorded a 12-session training course as a supplement to Worship Matters. In this video series he teaches through a broad range of topics, from practical guidance on putting songs together, growing in spontaneity, and planning a service to spiritual topics like humility, comparison, and idolatry. You'll be hard pressed to find a more practical, engaging, and pastoral tool for worship leaders, pastors, and anyone involved in music ministry in their local church.
The sessions can be viewed consecutively or separately, depending on what serves you. Watching these videos with friends or musicians at your church would be ideal, as your get to work through the content together. Outlines, transcripts, and subtitled versions in English (and Spanish, in the future) are available for download underneath each video.
We hope and pray this video series proves to be a helpful tool for you, your team, and your church in developing your gifts and increasing your love for our glorious Savior, Jesus Christ!
Session 1: The Important Things: Heart and Mind - Handout
Session 2: The Important Things: Skill and Life - Handout
Session 3: Our Task (Part 1) - Handout
Session 4: Our Task (Part 2) - Handout
Session 5: Why Do We Sing? - Handout
Session 6: Planning Meetings - Handout
Session 7: Effects of Leading: Gospel Community - Handout
Session 8: Effects of Leading: Spirit Empowered Living and Hope - Handout
Session 9: Healthy Tensions, Part 1 - Handout
Session 10: Healthy Tensions, Part 2 - Handout
Session 11: Loving Your Family and Church - Handout
Session 12: Loving Your Musicians and Pastor - Handout