I think this a question I too have struggled with. I have chosen music as a career and also lead music at my church (When I am home). So far I've played with both many christian and non-christian musicians and they've all been great! However it's a tough call when it comes down to having non-christian/ "Unsaved" people leading. My personal views are what if Jesus were picking the music team this Sunday, would he go down the line and say "Do you know me? If not, you're not allowed to play on this team" or would he say "Do you know me? If not, why not stay a while, lets get to know each other. Feel free to play along if you know the music".
Not that this works for all of us, but I feel more than fine to have someone join for the practices and if they can keep up and (This is important) that they understand what it is we're doing "Leading in music worship of the Lord God" and they are fine with it. I say let them join.
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Hello all,
I think this a question I too have struggled with. I have chosen music as a career and also lead music at my church (When I am home). So far I've played with both many christian and non-christian musicians and they've all been great! However it's a tough call when it comes down to having non-christian/ "Unsaved" people leading. My personal views are what if Jesus were picking the music team this Sunday, would he go down the line and say "Do you know me? If not, you're not allowed to play on this team" or would he say "Do you know me? If not, why not stay a while, lets get to know each other. Feel free to play along if you know the music".
Not that this works for all of us, but I feel more than fine to have someone join for the practices and if they can keep up and (This is important) that they understand what it is we're doing "Leading in music worship of the Lord God" and they are fine with it. I say let them join.
Thanks
Don