Here are some of the lessons I learned in 2019.
1. Focusing on the spiritual and musical attitude and aptitude of the congregations that I serve is/was essential for their growth as a worshipping congregation.
2. Being a leader over the music ministries continues to be more than just music. I have prayed for more people in the ministry this year than ever before. I must also add that I've needed more prayer for myself as well.
3. Traditional congregations who did not make crucial leadership decisions at least 10 years ago are still feeling the pain for their lack of movement.
4. Getting older means reinvention to stay relevant as a musician. As a leader it also means that I must hire younger, talented individuals to train up and carry the ministry forward.
5. Pastors who care(d) about their musicians and their welfare are more likely to have them for longer periods of time. I am now seeing long lasting friendships formed because of it.
6. Nobody should be in church leadership without the Holy Ghost AND love for people.
Phillip Carter
