Harmony Between Church Leadership the Music Department

This subject has been at the center of so much controversy in the church. If our egos and attitudes were put aside then this would never be a problem in the first place. Pastors, if you've hired someone to run your music department whether it be a Minister of Music, Director of Music, Fine Arts Director, Worship Leader or whatever title you give to the head of the music department let them do their job. If you have done do-diligence and made sure that you have hired the right person then your role should be as a supporter. Those of you that have been given the opportunity to lead a music department make sure that you are on the same page with the pastor. Remember 'HE' is the pastor and you are an employee. There has to be mutual respect. If there is any discrepancy then there should be a 'private' meeting to get a true understanding of what is needed for the church to move forward. The worst thing that we can do is to show division within leadership. "In all thy getting get understanding". Pastor we know that you are the 'CEO' in a sense but management is not 'dictatorship'. Have confidence that what you have relayed or expressed to your music department head will be fulfilled. In that same vein you music department heads respect the pastor's leadership and what directions he wants to go. If you can't 'follow' leadership then then don't expect to be a leader.