Worship leaders exchange ideas, discuss challenges at online roundtables
By David Dawson
ddawson@tnbaptist.org
FRANKLIN — Scott Shepherd has a simple message for worship leaders and music ministers: “You are not alone.”
Shepherd, worship and music specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, has tried to convey that message during a recent series of “online roundtables” hosted by the TBMB.
Shepherd said many worship leaders have felt overwhelmed, discouraged and lonely during the past six months while dealing with the challenges created by the pandemic. For that reason, he wanted to give worship ministers an outlet to communicate — and commiserate — with others who are experiencing similar emotions.
“I can’t recall a season when worship leaders have experienced a more drastic shift in their ministries,” said Shepherd. “So, one of the goals of the roundtables was to provide a forum for worship leaders to share about the adjustments they’ve made to their local ministries.” [Read more…]