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Our connection is ministry.
Batsirai Chada
October 10, 2025
It hit me during a post-service conversation with a teenager from our church.
She said, “You always seem like you actually see us when you're up there. Not just singing at us, but like you're with us.”
That sentence wrecked me.
Because for weeks, I’d been obsessing over tech mishaps, vocal tightness, setlist strategy—the functional stuff. The visible stuff. The easy-to-measure wins.
But that comment reminded me: My role isn’t just about leading songs. It’s about leading people.
We often define identity as what we believe about ourselves.
"I'm a worship leader."
"I'm a vocalist."
"I'm on the team."
But identity goes deeper than belief. It’s about connection.
Who am I connected to?
How do I connect to God, to others, to creation, to what’s unseen?
How do others experience that connection through me?
We say things like:
I’m a worship leader.
I’m a father.
I’m a friend.
I’m a part of this community.
Every one of those is a relational definition—not just a job title.
Even hobbies we love (like reading or producing music) become identity markers only when they connect us to others:
“I’m a producer who works with local worship teams.”
“I’m a songwriter who writes for the church.”
As worship leaders, our connection is the ministry.
You’re not just selecting songs—you’re creating a space where people connect with God.
You’re not just running a rehearsal—you’re shaping how a team feels seen, heard, and safe.
You’re not just hitting harmonies—you’re declaring truth with your voice and presence.
And here’s the hard part: this doesn’t stop when you walk off stage.
Your leadership is felt in the green room, in the parking lot, in how you text your team midweek.
That’s not pressure—it’s opportunity.
Because every moment is a chance to reflect the heart of God in how you relate, not just how you perform.
So next time you say, “I’m a worship leader,”
remember you’re saying:
“I’m connected to these people.
I serve them.
I walk with them.
I help them see Jesus.”
That’s not just a role. That’s identity.
And identity… is always relational.
TL;DR
You’re not just a worship leader.
You’re a bridge. A brother. A sister. A servant.
The most important thing you carry is not your talent.
It’s your connection.
Lead with it.
🫶 Keep creating spaces for people to encounter God,
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