Unmet Expectations Part 1

We all have them. We all give in to them. We all kind of like them.

Expectations.

I know expectations are a hard thing to keep in check. Expectations are all around us. Expectations of what others think we're supposed to do, and what we expect others to do. This is something that, to be honest, the church struggles with a lot. And what's really hard is meeting the expectations of every one that comes through our doors during the weekend.

People come in with some crazy expectations. They expect the coffee to be hot, and the donuts to be extra powdery. They expect to have some one shake their hand, but not too many people. They expect to be given a "bulletin" to take notes on. They expect the music to be perfect and the singer to hit every not perfectly(That will never be me!). They expect the preacher to give the best sermon he's ever given, and they expect that every single weekend!

But there's some expectations that the church leaders themselves have. I know I sure have a lot of them. And trust me, it can ruin my morning if my expectations aren't met just like anyone else who walks into the doors of the church.

So I've decided that I'm going to share some of the expectations I have as a worship leader. These are things that go on behind the scenes that probably no one who just attends the church knows about. Thinking about it, this might not be such a good idea, but I've already started so I can't stop.

So this is the first in an unnumbered series of posts of my expectations that I bring to the worship ministry. Good or bad, they are what they are. I'll admit if they're bad or good. I know which ones are good and which ones are bad. Maybe admitting the bad ones will help me get rid of them. We'll just have to wait and see.

So the first, or actually second, post on this will come at you tomorrow, so be ready for it!