Introduction
Disclaimer: I am not a writer. This book is neither exhaustive nor definitive, it is merely
a small collection of thoughts, experiences and practical tips that I’ve learned from my
time in music ministry thus far. Hold on to what is good and leave the rest. This book
assumes that the reader has a basic understanding of church ministry and leaves plenty
of dots to be connected. It is intentionally short. I’ve removed redundancies and fluff in
an attempt to keep it lean and accessible - perhaps to a fault. I’ll let you decide.
Over the last 15 years of leading worship, two words have shaped and guided my
ministry philosophy: Humility and Context. You will see these themes recurrently in the
following pages.
This book is meant to be both an easy read and a quick reference handbook. If you see a
chapter that interests you, feel free to skip around. Bookmark it, thumbnail it, use it as a
coaster, door stop, sketchpad, fire-starter, or find some other practical application.
Most of all, enjoy!
Josiah