Last week we talked about a way to get more worship team members: build the team you want.

Here are some practical steps to make that happen:

1 | Teach them

Sit down with a new team member one on one and specifically teach them. If they are new to playing guitar, give them a few guitar lessons. If they are a vocalist, work through vocal parts with them.

If you don't know how to play the instrument a new member wants to learn, find someone who does.

2 | Give them a song to lead

Whatever instrument a person is playing, they can take the lead on a song. Whether that's a vocal part, a keyboard driven song, or a guitar lead line - give them the responsibility. This allows them to take ownership of their spot on the team.

3 | Let them lead worship in a "safe" environment

Just because you've given someone a song to lead doesn't mean it has to be on a Sunday morning in front of your whole church. Their journey should involve leading first in "safe" environments. A safe environment is a place where they can make mistakes without fear.

The best place to start is at worship team rehearsals. Have this new member lead your worship team in worship. This gives them a safe space to practice leading worship. Next, have them lead in a small group environment. After that, have them lead alongside you on a Sunday morning.

What are your "safe" environments where new leaders can lead worship? Make a list.

4 | Set them loose

Once they're ready - once you've worked alongside them - it's time to set them loose. Give them their own song to lead on a Sunday morning. Let them handle a transition. Start small and slowly give them more and more responsibility until they are able to lead worship completely by themselves.

5 | Teach them these steps

Finally, teach them these 5 steps so that they can raise up even more worship leaders