As a worship leader, you are often in front of other people. As much as you try to make yourself invisible and get out of the way, people are still watching you. And that time where you are leading people and modeling worship IS really important. But, sometimes, it's easy for that to become all we focus on.

What happens is quickly the only thing that we focus on is our PUBLIC worship. Do I know how to play the songs? Do I know what I need to say?

The truth is that public worship truly starts in private. The things you do in private come out in public. So, maybe the better thing to focus on are those private moments because those will fuel the public moments.

Here are 3 things worship leaders should do when no one is watching:

1 | Worship

Don't only be a worshiper on stage! When was the last time you sat down with no agenda and simply worshiped God? Not for the sake of figuring out transitions - Not to learn a new song - Not for any other reason than to simply do what you were created for?

As worship leaders, we are constantly seeking to teach people that worship is not a once a week event but a lifelong pursuit. How are you modeling that and are you even doing it when no one is looking?

2 | Compliment your team

When's the last time you complimented your team behind their back? A moment when you were having a random conversation with someone and the topic of your worship team came up and you talked about how great they are? You see, too often we complain about our team behind their back. But if you can shift the focus from complaining to complementing you will build gratitude, cultivate empathy, and foster humility. Compliments are powerful even when the people you are complimenting don't directly hear them.

3 | Practice!

We get it. You can comfortably play those worship songs in your repertoire in front of people without practicing. And that's what's important right? That you were able to show up on Sunday and get through the songs without messing up.

That may be true but that's not an excuse not to practice. Practice is the perfect example of doing something in private that comes out publicly. It allows you to lead more confidently.

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