forming a sustainable music ministry
clarity.
Formation.
Faithful leadership.
I work with churches over a 12 month season to strengthen music ministry systems, deepen culture, and develop leaders so that ministries are sustainable, theologically grounded, and life-giving.
The Challenge
many music ministries are full of willing people - but rely on a few leaders holding everything together.
Common signs:
Unclear expectations
Inconsistent preparation
Leader fatigue
Difficulty onboarding new musicians
Strong musicianship without shared formation
The solution
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The Diagnostic
Every coaching season begins with a comprehensive diagnostic.
Using two surveys -
one ministry-wide and one for individuals -
we assess:* Systems & structures
* Culture & Formation
* Musical Practice
* Leadership sustainability
This provides a clear picture of where the ministry currently sits - and where it needs to grow.
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What the diagnostic reveals
* The current stages of development
* Strengths to protect
* Fragilities limiting growth
* Risks if nothing changes
* A clear pathway to the next stage
THE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
Ad hoc: Reactive and person-dependent
Basic: Some structure, inconsistent practice
Functional: Sustainable but leader-heavy
Intentional: Developing people and leaders
Embedded: Culture-driven and multiplying
How I work with churches
Over 12 months, I partner with leaders to:
Clarify theology and purpose
Build systems that serve people
Develop leaders who pastor musicians
Embed culture that lasts beyond individuals
This is not so much about doing more - it’s about forming better foundations.
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This 12 month program works with individuals or very small groups of music ministry leaders to develop their gifts.
Each month’s 1-2-1 session covers a new topic, follows up on current skills development, troubleshoots arising issues, and provides encouragement and accountability.
Topics included are prioritised based on individual needs and context. Topics include:Band Leading
Song Leading
Song selection and repertoire
Auditions and Onboarding
Rostering Systems
Developing Others’ Gifts
Team Culture
Content is decided with input from church leadership, mentor and mentee.
Progress reports are included at 6 months and 12 months.
Sample content is available on request.
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A series of band workshops designed to embed a healthy culture of rehearsals, teamwork, gift stewardship and service, all within the motivating and guiding framework of gift stewardship. Practical skills in this area are not learnt in one off workshops but over several sessions where volunteers learn to function together as a band that becomes greater than the sum of the parts.
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This workshop provides electric guitarists with a clear and practical knowledge of the building blocks of electric guitar parts. A pre-workshop survey ensures the attendees all receive relevant Next Steps for their development.
An additional feature is the inclusion of a timetable and plan for encouragement and accountability for those in attendance into the future. This workshop facilitates a healthy team culture of mutual encouragement and mentoring. -
Christmas and Easter are two of the busiest times for church musicians. I can coach inexperienced leaders, guest band lead, provide clear arrangements for bands and help take the stress out of Advent and Lent for your key volunteers.
Church Weekends Away are also busy and potentially stretching for musicians. Support key leaders with mentoring for all of these types events, so they are trained and grown for the future, thus avoiding burnout and ensuring successful special events also become key development pathways.
DISCERN YOUR POSITION
DEVELOP YOUR PLAN
INVEST IN LEADERS - SHAPE CULTURE - STEWARD GIFTS
GROW DISCIPLES