Thanks to Patrick Steed (@patricksteed) for tweeting these great quotes from Thursday’s forum of veteran worship leaders.

Doug Anderson, Raymond McDonald, Terry Butler, David Ruis, Marie & John Barnett.

• “You have to pastor the new forms of worship being started at your church, otherwise you invite conflict and disunity.” – John Barnett

• “Know a person’s values and worship life before you invite them onto the worship team.” – Terry Butler

• “If the character is not there, the gift is useless.” – Raymond McDonald

• “It’s not about us it’s about the church. We play matchmaker between the bride and the Bridegroom.” – John Barnett

• “Mercy is embedded in the music of the Vineyard. That’s our sound.” – David Ruis

• “Repent. Come back to the cross and deal with your crap.” – Marie Barnett

• “Experience others’ pain. Be with the poor.” – David Ruis

• “You grow as a leader when you hit a wall. Seek God in those times.” – Raymond McDonald

• “Be grateful. Lead worship like it’s your last time ever.” – John Barnett