Instructions

1

Pick music that fits the style of worship your church practices, whether it be contemporary, traditional or blended.
2

Study the minister's sermon outlines 6 months in advance and plan worship songs that complement the text and topic for the day.
3

Work toward a combination of music that appeals to a wider variety of tastes even within certain types of services.
4

Research online sources for worship programs that fit the sermon topic for the service.
5

Give the sermon schedule to musicians, soloists and small groups who are responsible for offertories. The offertory is an important part of the worship service.
6

Plan opening worship songs that are lively and call people to worship. Opening songs should turn worshippers focus immediately toward God.
7

Consider slower more contemplative songs just before the sermon and reflective songs for the benediction. Each part of a worship service should have a distinct flavor, and the songs chosen should reflect that.