4 Tips For Leading Worship In Very Small Groups
Whether you serve in a large or small church, you will likely have the opportunity to lead worship in smaller contexts outside of a normal Sunday morning gathering. Leading in a smaller setting allows you to lead differently than you would in a larger setting. Something you might do on a typical Sunday morning when leading your whole congregation may not work as well if you're leading worship during a small group bible study.
Here are 4 tips for leading worship in very small groups:
1 | Lower the song key
Song keys are important to consider in any worship leading setting but in small settings they're particularly important. People already feel self-conscious about other people hearing them sing so they definitely don't want to have to strain their voice to hit extremely high notes. In addition, smaller gatherings also mean people are singing at a lower volume. This lower volume keeps people from hitting high notes. So, next time you lead in a small group, bring the song key down at least a step.
2 | Pick songs people know
I'd mention the importance of embracing the intimacy here - but I already talk about that all the time! So in the same vein, pick songs people know. People want to feel the intimacy of singing with other people and that works better when everyone knows the song. That doesn't mean you can't ever introduce a new song but be careful with the ratio of new vs familiar.
3 | Use your time as a chance to lead worship differently than you would in a larger context
Use your small group environment to worship in a way you wouldn't normally lead. Take an extended time of prayer or have them get up and move around the room. Leading a smaller amount of people affords you the opportunity to lead in different ways.
4 | Speak more specifically
It's hard to know what's going on in the life of 200 people. But when you're leading a group of 10, it's possible to know all of the people you're leading extremely well. That means that you can talk more specifically to the people you're leading. Look for common themes in their lives and allow them the opportunity to respond to them.
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