How Much Training Do I Need to Lead Congregational Worship?

One Sound + Doctrine listener wrote in to ask, "How much musical or theological training do I need to be effective in leading congregational worship?" While there are a number of factors to consider, Bob and David devote this episode to taking a stab at answering that question.
References
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem: amzn.to/3NOVAKg
Concise Theology by J.I. Packer: amzn.to/3NOVJ0g
Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: www.wtsbooks.com/collections/...
Biblical Theology by Graham Goldsworthy: amzn.to/3pFMEiv
God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts: amzn.to/44poU0W
Engaging with God by David Peterson: amzn.to/3XMk77r
Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell: amzn.to/3XRtouJ
Corporate Worship by Matt Merker: amzn.to/3pMQ1UI
Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin: amzn.to/3NOAyM0
The Cross and Christian Ministry by D.A. Carson: amzn.to/3rxoebd
Biblical Productivity by C.J. Mahaney: www.cjmahaney.com/wp-content/u...
Worship Matters Intensive: sovereigngracemusic.org/train...
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[@brettschlee7090]

I recently moved to TX, and joined a wonderful, small Reformed Baptist church; one of the gaps in our church was the music... I have ZERO formal training, but years of experience in choir, vocals and guitar (as the most basic instrumental backup) with children's Sunday School. I would say the necessity for experience that musical contributors need is directly proportional to the maturity and sanctification of the church body at large: my church folk come to our tiny church because we value doctrine, accountability and intimacy... we don't need a rock show, or technical perfection.

[@benduckitt6031]

I am currently studying at Alphacrusis for this. The reason I chose a Pentecostal Bible college is because it would give me the training in both theology and music. I have also done Preliminary Theology Certificate with Moore College.

[@6stringsandapick]

Being submissive to the authority within the church, and listening carefully to their direction and observations is important.
If the Church leadership is offering to pay for Musical, Theological, or Leadership training, then maybe they see a place for you to grow.

[@piano_pixie076]

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