We were supposed to have a student from … joining us this Sunday. But, when I called him to pick him up, he said, ‘something came up’ and won’t be joining us. Little bummed out, I asked if he could join next week. He said he’ll let me know by Tuesday.
I wanted to give him another chance at it. But, TZ thought otherwise. His reasoning was what he did was utterly unacceptable as a professional musician. What’s more important, TZ felt this was a manifestation of his own character and attitude in serving God which is very immature and unacceptable. So, he said to cut him lose – this should be a warning sign and a red flag; we don’t need this kind of attitude w/ what we are trying to do. So, if he calls back, I’m supposed to say, ‘no, man, we would not be needing you anymore…we have other people we’re trying out. Thank you.’
In the end, I agree w/ TZ – above all, our character is the most important aspect of our service to God. Our western world is so pragmatic and results driven that we tend to think less about the personal character, even in the ministry context. I know that this is something that I’ve been working at it myself. But, I guess I should have the same expectation for people I bring in for the music ministry. But, I do admit, this way is much harder and requires more trusting that the Lord will provide the right person – but, it’s the right way! I will not settle for the 2nd best when it comes to serving God; that includes the person we recruit for congregational worship.
I wanted to give him another chance at it. But, TZ thought otherwise. His reasoning was what he did was utterly unacceptable as a professional musician. What’s more important, TZ felt this was a manifestation of his own character and attitude in serving God which is very immature and unacceptable. So, he said to cut him lose – this should be a warning sign and a red flag; we don’t need this kind of attitude w/ what we are trying to do. So, if he calls back, I’m supposed to say, ‘no, man, we would not be needing you anymore…we have other people we’re trying out. Thank you.’
In the end, I agree w/ TZ – above all, our character is the most important aspect of our service to God. Our western world is so pragmatic and results driven that we tend to think less about the personal character, even in the ministry context. I know that this is something that I’ve been working at it myself. But, I guess I should have the same expectation for people I bring in for the music ministry. But, I do admit, this way is much harder and requires more trusting that the Lord will provide the right person – but, it’s the right way! I will not settle for the 2nd best when it comes to serving God; that includes the person we recruit for congregational worship.
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