What is a Church Musician?

After being in this position for several years I have come to my own conclusions as to what this title means and is all about. First let me say that I think some church musicians make the mistake of using this as a means satisfy their own needs. A need to be up front, to perform, to show off their musical talent etc. Or as just a job. You know how you can be about your 9 to 5 position. Get it done, get out. But being a Christian is all about sacrificing self. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Psalm 51:17 KJV.

You may get paid. You probably do. You may perform well. You probably do (hopefully), but this isn't about you or about your paycheck. This is about what you can do to edify Christ.

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