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🎯 The #1 reason we should pay skilled church musicians is FOCUS!
To flow & execute in excellence (in anything), it requires many hours of FOCUSED time! We all work jobs so that we can provide for our families, hence our focus on excellence in ministry is hindered by the time spent working a secular job during the day, which limits our time to FOCUS on music and ministry - we should also not neglect the quality time spent with our spouse & children.
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0:26 You Need Time to FOCUS
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3:03 Should Pastors Be Broke?
4:08 FOCUS on the WOW vs POWer?
4:50 Focus on the Drummer!
4:57 Big Money = Big Responsibilities?

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@prettysimplemusic Год назад

To be highly skilled requires many hours of FOCUSED prayer, FOCUSED practice and INTENSE study - working a full time job, plus doing side gigs robs musicians of FOCUSED TIME that could otherwise be spent catering specially to the house of worship and serving in excellence. If your church will invite a guest speaker, singer etc and compensates them for their TIME and SERVICE, but never invest back into you and your skillset, they are out of order! Yes, serve God with your gifts, but understand that money allows you time away from hustling other side gigs to focus and "perfect" & properly cultivate your giftings, talents and worship unto God.

@right_keyboardist Год назад

Word

@ologidigodbless Год назад

This is very correct ☺️

@SharonWarfield Год назад

When my son was younger, he was commissioned to play for a church concert for $200. After spending hours learning 8 songs, 4 rehearsals and a 2 hour concert……they handed him a check for $75. We were told that the Pastor’s WIFE decided $200 was too much🙄. I was LIVID! Needless to say, Mama got involved and a few days later my son received the rest of his money. The next year, they asked him to play AGAIN……..his fee was MUCH higher and it was paid up front.

@Motwn24 Год назад

Dont call it SERVICE if you REQUIRE finances. Its good the church considers it, but whetever you do, do it unto the Lord. I serve God fulltime but dont get paid. I know what it means to spend your own money and time. I am a minister who is called to serve.

@willempiedrees1325 Год назад

If you get your vision cleared from this world, you'll see all the work you do is for God and you can't care less about money. Seek Gods kingdom first! Everything else he will take care of. If you can't manage to pay the bills because you are spending so much time with practicing your music, maybe it isn't God's plan for you. What are the motives to play in Church? Really liking music? Honour of men? Not being able to say no when asked? Please let in everything to serve God be your motive! And the sentence: never invest back to you? Are you even listening to the gospel they are preaching? Isn't that investing back in to you? And if it feels like your church isn't investing in to you, what are you doing it for? Are you really seeking treasure's in heaven?

@DarylDCChestnut Год назад

This topic can no longer be ignored! I now know why I’ve been so frustrated, it doesn’t make sense on my end………..

@AirunDaPriest Год назад

This guy is preaching a message every church and church musician needs to hear

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

Yes!

@Churchfront Год назад

Great video! And if you're paying for top-notch musicians, don't ruin the investment with unskilled (and often unpaid) mix engineers.

@hlokomani Год назад

Oh yeah!

@prettysimplemusic Год назад

Big Facts 🎯🎯🎯🎯

@samuellifeamedorme 11 месяцев назад

Yeah... It can be annoying. That's why they've got to be following Churchfront for some solid tips and how-tos. 😅😅😅

@onelikeus883 Год назад

I play drums for a medium sized church and have been blessed to simply serve. Never thought about any type of compensation. There was some benifits though like getting to know the church staff better, getting recognized in the congragation, thus making friendships a lot easier. What a blessing to serve on stage and experience the presence of God while worshipping.

@bosstha. Год назад

I’ve been church musician all my life but because of financial problem I started playing with secular bands to earn a living.

@mervanjohnson2253 Год назад

I was an unpaid mucian at church and it was extremely expensive for me to perfect my craft. So much that l had to persue another career. I agree with you 100%

@muhwezisimon6197 Год назад

The same to me , I work from Monday to Saturday and I find no time to do practice and eventually when you get to play, they want more from me as a drummer and it's embarrassing. this all comes to no facilitation

@rooseveltkemp869 Год назад

The Church provides a learning ground for the willing.

@domvillelawrence9229 11 месяцев назад

Totally agree KC

@nhaezer5121 5 месяцев назад

depending on what church though- some churches require immediate skill and that may not allow for a beginner to learn@@rooseveltkemp869

@yl_009 Год назад

Your reward is in heaven bro. ❤❤❤ If the church is rich, church must pay musician...

@HybridMusicians Год назад

Then there is the majority of us who work a full-time job while trying to be highly skilled, all while raising a family. I can confirm that it’s the most frustrating thing for someone who is a musician at heart!

@prettysimplemusic Год назад

Broooooo!!!!! All facts! 🎯

@Chiefmusician3 Год назад

Taaaalllk!!! 💯💯💯

@Motwn24 Год назад

That is why you pray and ask God to strengthen you. When you minister in your craft, all types of problems will come your way. Especially if God chose you for this ministry. The bible says the enemy will come to kill,steal, and destroy. But before you minister, I encourage you to pray and ask God to strengthen you so you can be faithful in your service. Its not by your own might or power but thru God who strengthens you.

@HybridMusicians Год назад

@@Motwn24 Faith without the 'work' of PRACTICING won't be fruitful. You need time to practice - study to show yourself approved.

@Motwn24 Год назад

@@HybridMusiciansThe text you are using is being used wrongfully. The text you are referring to is in James 2:14-26. It speaks of "Faith without works is dead." Is there a difference of Work and Works? Works is a demonstartion of your Faith. In other words, your action based on faith. Example: Abraham was ready and obedient to God to sacrifice his son and he was commended for that. In your case, it is the act of playing with the church. That is your spiritual act of worship. It maybe true you need to work at your craft and continue learning, but the act of playing for the Lord is your 'works'.

@DojoOfCool Год назад

I worked for a large church in the media and all the musicians that played services, special events, and such were paid. It's a matter of respect and the pay wasn't fantastic but good enough that they wanted the gigs. They were all working pro so it was some extra money for an easy gig. They all were also members of the church. We tried to make the gig as easy possible for them. In general no rehearsals except for big special events they all had great ears. The sound check before service was when most learned the tune for the guest artist at each service. If more time was needed they would all go to one of the utility rooms to go over the tune(s) before the praise part of service started. The music in the service was placed where so they didn't have to stay on the stage during main part of service. They played praise then not long after that the guest artist would do their first tune. After that the band box was set so they could slide out and go outside where we had coffee and snacks for people working the service. The music assistant would stay inside and when she notice the Rev was winding up she would go and tell the band time to come back in and slide into the band box. Band would play for the guest artist second tune, then play the offertory, and remain on stage till the end of service. The Rev's wife was the Choir Director and was a Jazz artist herself in past and that is why the musicians were treated respectfully. We had a list of musician that wanted to play and we rotated through them to get them all a chance to make some money and also keep from burning out if they played all three sunday services and Wednesday night service. So yes church musicians should be paid it is a job and it requires a certain level of proficiency that takes years to develop and need to be compensated for. Anyone who works for the church deserves to get paid. I started at the church as a volunteer being in service to the church. As time went on they saw I had skills they needed regularly and I was hired part-time. As things progress I became a full time media employee.

@MrGigland 11 месяцев назад

amen bro, thats how it should be done

@t.e.k.e.n.a4983 Год назад

Simple truth, I always tell young musicians, become skillful at your craft so pastors have no choice but to pay you. Personally, I don’t take a salary anymore, I’ll do my best to be available for Gods service.

@jwm66 Год назад

KC, this video was absolutely wholesome. Thank you. You touched on the economics of the matter too. Few people in a church can play the piano well and play in every key without transposing. Fewer people can play the organ well and with their feet. If nothing else, this is a matter of basic economics. The DEMAND is HIGH for excellent musicians or even relatively decent musicians. But the SUPPLY to meet this demand is LOW. Not everyone can play and more importantly, not everyone loves Jesus Christ. When demand is high for something but the supply to meet that demand is low, the supplier (musician in this case) should not only be paid but be paid very well.

@ChristianRobinson Год назад

out of all of that, I never saw God in your comment.... where does God fit into paying a musician skilled or not?

@fd2lministries923 Год назад

@@ChristianRobinson Exactly!!

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

KC laid out accurate scriptural backing in the video@@ChristianRobinson

@greatertorque Год назад

I play for free at my church. The church shows it's appreciation though. Playing for free is what I wanted. I can focus on the music and bringing in the Spirit. I play guitar.

@terranceburgess9170 Год назад

Thank you Amen

@shinryuken5423 Год назад

I'm a pastor and worship leader at our church, and ever since I was a teenager, I've never felt in my heart the desire to get paid for my ministry. I freely received it and freely give it back to our God. The same applies for music lessons. I personally don't feel right getting paid for my ministry as a pastor or musician. The way I see it is that if the local church wants to pay their ministers, they can. But because the church agrees that that is how they want to function. The Apostle Paul made a case for teaching the church to take care of its ministers, but he also preferred not to receive money for his ministry because he didn't want it to affect his testimony. So, although he could and had a right to, he chose not to for sake of the gospel. Money is a sensitive topic for many and a stumbling block for others whether they give or receive. As far as the levites are concerned, they actually had no other choice. God set them aside specifically to minister. The situation is different between us and them. Their "payments" were actually more of a sustenance. The nation of Israel was expected to provide for them via their offerings and tithes. We can have land inherentance for example, they couldn't. But like them, our best inherentance is God, not money or anything we can buy with money. He will provide for us. We should be happy with what we have and don't have. Give thanks to God in any and every situation we find ourselves in.

@lbranom3310 Год назад

Respect Pastor. I agree with certain points you made. Where I disagree is that we are different that the Levites. As a gospel musician, I believe I’m required to return to God my gifts, and perfect my gifts. Similar to the 10, 5 and 1 talents. I feel as if your saying that I have the right to bury my talent and be named a wicked servant. Let me know if I’m wrong. Now, real talk - those same skilled players oftentimes end up playing in places other than church because they need to eat, keep a roof, maintain a vehicle, maintain their instruments, and the list goes on. What if the church were to complete for their services rather than them using their talent in the world. In a way, that church becomes a stumbling block if they are able to pay, but choose not to. To be completely transparent, I play for free at my church. But I’m a novice at my instrument. But I’ve been blessed to play with some great players who I learn from.

@shinryuken5423 Год назад

@lbranom3310 we were given our musical gifts so that we could exclusively worship God with them. I don't feel right playing music that is not worshipping God. Much less to make it my career. The way I see it is I can't serve two masters. Consider this, how would it look if the High Priest in the Tabernacle had a side job worshipping other gods to make ends meet? He would utterly profane the Tabernacle. Now, God deserves OUR best worship, and we should strive to perfect our skills. BUT God never demanded this from us. So saying that we should get paid because we spend time practicing and studying to be better musicians so that we could present a better performance has nothing to do what God ask from us as musicians or from the church. Worshipping in spirit and truth can actually be done without music to begin with. It's a privilege that we have to minister before God and to lead the worship, not a right. Now, the talent parable has nothing to do with gifts such as music. A "talent" was worth years of wages. Some estimate about 20 years' worth for each talent. That's why, towards the end, the master rebukes the servant for not putting the talent in the bank so that he could collect interest from the talent. The parable has more to do with multiplying what God has asked us to do. Spread the gospel, make more disciples. Multiply as believers and not hide the truth of the gospel. We, as believers, are like the levites when it comes to purpose only. To serve before God. Applying the payment aspect of it doesn't hold water because ALL believers are now priests before God in a sense. Does that mean that every believer should get paid? Or if you want to get paid like the levites, are you willing to get circumcised as well? Because they were required to do so. How about keeping the Sabbath? Yeah, it's like comparing apples to oranges. I'm not the best musician in the world, far from it. I'm not even the best I could be, but when I worship God, I try my best to do it with all my heart, and I think that is all God asks for. You can be the fanciest musician, with the greatest licks and arrangements, but if you do it to receive glory from others instead of God, then God isn't interested. As musicians, we are very susceptible to being conceited and self-centered. Vain. But if our heart is in the right place and for the right reasons, then the simplest arrangement will be like a pleasing aroma before God.

@jaystar9852 Год назад

@@lbranom3310 It's a personal choice to make. It's okay to step down from the worship team if you want to use your musical skills for events or gigs to support yourself financially. The only thing you might miss is not just your musical talent, but also the feeling of God's presence when you play. Some churches don't pay musicians because their finances depend on tithes and offerings. However, we can't force members to give, but we can teach them about the importance of tithes and offerings and let them decide whether or not to contribute. Lastly, if you have a true understanding of God's word and the importance of worshiping Him, then you should understand why churches may or may not pay their members for their service. However, if you don't understand or accept this concept, it comes down to your personal decision.

@JaeWheeler Год назад

Do you collect tithings? Or take up offerings?

@jaystar9852 Год назад

@@JaeWheeler In my church we take tithes and offerings.

@cksmart563 Год назад

Thanks KC. I've played all my life for free. But I've found it challenging sometimes. There was a church I played for in a village that didn't have a keyboard so I came with mine. I didn't have a car so I'd get a taxi. At the close of service, members would jump in their cars and drive off while I waited for my uber, standing at the gate with my keyboard...lol. I did get a ride once but no one ever talked about how I managed. And o...I was a student in a nearby city...just wanted to help out. But the least I expected was at least a ride back into town. I agree with you KC.

@cksmart563 Год назад

I should add I never complained. But I agree with KC. Not everyone will like to hear it but he's right. The purpose for it is what really matters....FOCUS!

@raymondruiz1843 Год назад

Really, that cries unto the Eyes of God.

@ivandel7788 Год назад

This happened me last week, I was involved into a car crash, honestly I don't have money and I was asking for rides but it was really hard to get one.

@raymondruiz1843 Год назад

Wow! That's a shame. The Lord will provide in His Name.

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

I hear you. I'm sorry you were being taken advantage of. Not all churches are like that. I pray you find one that appreciates you financially!

@robpaz6869 Год назад

That is the best discourse I've heard on why musicians should be paid as well as taking care of pastors. Really well said! Love it

@rdgdrummer Год назад

Thank you for putting it out there. People have no idea what it takes to make the music department flow and flourish!!!! God bless you sir!!!!

@thymick5581 Год назад

So you should be paid according the time you spend to do something for your church? Nobody but you and your pastor put the stress on it, God just want humble and true heart worhship him, even with hands and lips only.

@leannbarker572 Год назад

Church musicians should get paid or their service considered a part of their overall giving... as in a part of their tithe... I was in a situation where I was a volunteer church musician doing services WEEKLY without being paid and expected to give my tithe financially as well as was treated like they were doing me a favor by letting me on the worship team and not like I was doing them a favor by volunteering so much. I had to pay for my instruments. I had to prepare for service every week that I did not get paid for and this took time away from focusing on doing my music as a profession. Professionalism was expected. The pastor and his wife were NOT people that had our family’s back. We were struggling financially. The pastor’s wife went on a vacation out of the country while my family was struggling financially to replace our dishwasher. Yet I was advised that my giving was not to be considered in place of the tithe giving. We were short at the end of the year almost exactly what we tithed to the pastor and his wife so they could live their posh lifestyle. Ugh. I will never do this again. If I was considered a rank amature where they were doing me a favor by letting me on the worship team, why even put me on that team! God deserves the best! Yes... musicians should be paid. I realize not all churches can swing this but if they can they should.

@OCNorton Год назад

This was an awesome video with lots of great points. I have been struggling with this same thing as a church drummer. You opened up my eyes to a lot and backed it with scripture too.

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

It's a topic that needs to be addressed more. It's great people want to volunteer in the church. They should; however, it should not be expected to never pay for work in God's House! That's just unbiblical! A worker is worth his wages!

@Real_Life_Music 11 месяцев назад

THANK YOU, for all of this and all that you are teaching. It's so nice to know that others see things, as I do.

@DavidEdgertonJr Год назад

I have bought all of your content because as an older musician, it is great to have something so easy to follow. If I had your stuff early in my career I may have won all kinds of awards by now. This is a great video. I've been a working church musician since I was 12 years old and received $30 per month as a salary. I've played for churches that paid musicians and I have played for those that didn't. Over 40 years I've seen this debate go back and forth and I will say this - if the musician is a blessing to the church then the church should be a blessing to the musician. In college, I worked full-time as a TSA, 20 hours in the engineering lab, and played for 3 different churches in 3 different cities to get through college (I was an electrical engineering major with a whole load of classes simultaneously). I was so exhausted that I fell asleep in the middle of the day while driving and totaled my car. I'm blessed to be alive. A friend of mine that played for the college choir told me about a church that needed a musician. I reached out to them. I was interviewed and after the interview they hired me. That church paid me $200 a week to be the church musician and to work with 5 different choirs but that was enough money for me to get another car, get married to the love of my life, and graduate with my engineering degree. When the church as a whole starts to look at the roles they have that they can compensate I think they should. You don't know what that can do for a musician and his family. Biblically, I think in Number 18, it talks about how all the offerings were taken to take care of the temple. That included an offering for the Levites - the musicians. I could be wrong on that but I do believe it is right to take care of your musicians financially. Thanks for this video.

@prettysimplemusic Год назад

Mannn this is such an amazing testimony! To know that God provided a church home that also enabled you to succeed and thrive during your school days… Also a big BUG Thanks for the love and support of purchasing and supporting me through the years! Really REALLY means a lot! I don’t take it for granted! ☀️💚

@danielpaul812 Год назад

Thank you so much KC . This video is so much a great deal of help. I thought the debate about musicians being paid is a topic of discuss in Africa only. Again, your thoughts are just same as mine. It's good professional musicians like you come out to clear the air for critics, especially non musicians.

@PianoLessonwithWarren Год назад

PREACHHHHHHH!!!!! 🗣️ don’t believe the folks in the back can hear you 🔥🔥🔥👍🏽

@JaeWheeler Год назад

The fact this is still a conversation in 2023 is the craziest part

@Plymouthmusicschool Год назад

As a professional musician, I have Been serving in church bands giving 100% week to week four years. I don’t just show up, I rehearse I go over everything making sure every single detail is excellent. It wore me out. Getting paid would make a massive difference

@2Chron20 Год назад

Great talking points, and I agree w/ your view on this! In fact, it’s a topic that has been on my mind ever since I first started playing in church about 25 years ago. And most churches do NOT pay, and it’s been a massive challenge for me to deal with, cope with and live with. I could go on, but will just say this video was very helpful and I think it also needed to be laid out clearly.. like you did. God bless, and peace✌️

@BETHEONE77 Год назад

Thank you for this video! I still work not fulltime but enough to be able to do a few extra things but glory to God that the ministry thinks it not robbery to invest in me. And it gives me time to rest-recoup-perform duties without worry. I wanna be like KC when i grow up but anyways. The bible say to be content with what you have. And because of me being able to focus. I was able to accept award this past weekend for songwriter and i didnt have to say oh i gotta go to work cant attend that appreciation moment. So im just grateful! To God be the Glory!

@DavidHunte Год назад

❤ Thanks KC for your clear delineation of the issues. It is so important that people understand this issue. I have been on both ends of this spectrum. Meaning paid and a volunteer. Thanks for sharing this and for your ministering heart! Blessings to you

@Motwn24 Год назад

I would ask you a question? Is your music a form of worship? Your worship should give glory to God. If it is, how much glory do you want from the worship in the form of dollars? Your worship is to glorifying God.

@assist_me 2 месяца назад

May God continue to bless you. Great content and very good ideas!

@prettysimplemusic 2 месяца назад

Ah thanks so much!! Much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚

@desmondqoza123 Год назад

hi KC, i'm the lover of your musical work and i constantly still from your ideas. concerning the topic i 100% agree with you and thank you for putting the scriptures out there

@musiccoachtito Год назад

PREACH BROTHER, PREACH‼️ Levites and Minstrels have to be taught the meaning of ministry but they should be paid. The Bible says a workman is worthy of its hire!

@Motwn24 Год назад

Levites are not the right group to compare in the OT if your going to compare to NT. The levites ministry is compleyed after what Christ accomplished and no longer needed for today. We need to be like David with a contrite heart. Thats why we worship the way we do. Our worship is out of our heart and not like the temple. If you want to copy that go to greek orthodox churches

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

Huh? The Levites are EXACTLY the right group because that's who the workers in the House of God are! lol!

@darrylchilders2532 Год назад

Excellent break down brother thanks for sharing and as a fellow musician I'll like to add like anything you get what you pay for

@debralynnpaxton5238 Год назад

Excellent subject, K.C. ! Thank you so much for discussing this subject.

@rodterrell304 Год назад

Amen. I play CCM so I do it for free and I'm also retired so I have an income. You're right Gospel is much harder than CCM but not unlearnable and not hard to learn either. I just don't like gospel music. Even CCM musicians should be paid, they still have to buy equipment, practice and be at rehearsals and service all Sunday too.

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

100%

@anthonylisa1 Год назад

AMEN! i've been preaching this for years. omg. sooooo true. thank you

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching!! Much love ☀️💚

@fabianadavien Год назад

This. The amount of time spent on practising and preparing material for a service/mass is enormous. And the time off from work, or from other events is a sacrifice. In the end, little stayed.

@EmunStudio Год назад

This man inspires me to keep practicing. Love your spirit bro!

@PapieK Год назад

You nailed it my brother KC. No fear in love. Only truth.

@dagb7271 Год назад

You’ve got a new subscriber from Sweden 🇸🇪 now. Bless you brother.

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Hey there to you in Sweden!! So glad to have you here with us, much love!! ☀️💚

@basscliff55 Год назад

Thank you for your very on point explanation and justification, I’m being paid for your craft. And particularly in church.

@smak8224 Год назад

Thank you for this video!

@brandoncrenshaw Год назад

Uh oh you stirring the pot again and I love it! 1. If churches don't wanna pay, train up the youth in your church until they get good enough to demand market value for their gift. 2. Specialize people get paid, volunteers get appreciated. 3. Musicians, hear the maturity of KC when it comes to money. He started on a low end, then he got paid well, and now his quality of life allows him to just recerve 100% donation. Know your worth, but be caught chasing your assignment rather than the highest dollar. Your legacy & inheritance is there.

@tajwashington86 Год назад

If you are going to train them you still need to pay if the play my son get on I pay him with my money you play you need to pay I adjust my pay according to the size of the church. I feel in all the time. Big church 200 small 100 to the low of 50.

@GaxtonOkobah Год назад

Well, I've been playing for over 20years and I never ask for pay. I'm ok serving God with my talent BUT THAT IS MY CHOICE. GOD HAD A PROPER WELFARE PLAN FOR MUSICIANS AND THOSE WHO SERVED AT THE ALTAR. I think every church should have that plan for her musician . What I understand from this video is that you should create an environment to favour the spiritual focus of the musician. Over here in Nigeria, we always have a way to handle our matters😊

@rayjgold Год назад

@@GaxtonOkobah What you doing is fine.....as long as you dont believe yourself above or better than those who demand pay...... as soon as you think this way....all blessings are lost...

@dkeys1212 Год назад

Thanks KC. For sharing your knowledge

@igohard4christ508 4 месяца назад

Maaaaaan Bro 🗣PREACHIN!! 🔥🔥🔥

@prettysimplemusic 3 месяца назад

hahaha.... sometimes you gotta!! Thanks so much for watching! Much love ☀️💚

@swingsshredtips1196 Год назад

Thanks for making this man! God Bless!

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching!! Much love ☀️💚

@gospelician Год назад

Awesome information. You have eloquently and gracefully expounded on our roles in the Church, and devotion to GOD - which must align to be able to flow. Thank you! 🙏🏾 I am following. Be blessed.

@prettysimplemusic 3 месяца назад

Ah thanks so much sister!! So glad you enjoyed the video, much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚

@chadabrahams3088 Год назад

Thanks for the video KC! BIG Respect 👏

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Wow!! Thank you!! Much love ☀️💚

@kortundebe Год назад

This is so great a message. I hope it goes across to as many as possible (Churches, Pastors and musicians)

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching!! Much love ☀️💚

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

This topic needs to be talked about more! Great video supporting paying church musicians with accurate scriptural backing!

@prettysimplemusic 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!! I think this topic is important to share! ☀️💚

@Dadee3 Год назад

*Totally agree. Work on your craft and most importantly be DEPENDABLE.*

@prettysimplemusic Год назад

That word right there: DEPENDABLE 🔥🔥🔥

@joshuathakur1029 Год назад

You said it right bro....I agree with you...and its true that they should be valued...being a musician I have a dame experience and I really am blessed to have a pastor who values us musicians. Thanks for this bro...God Bless You.

@keyzmaestromobilegaming8924 Год назад

Thanks for sharing more light on this KC!!!🙏🙏

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching!! Much love ☀️💚

@Beethovenchenet 11 месяцев назад

Wooooow !!! Thank you for this video @KC

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Absolutely!! Thanks so much for watching, much love! ☀️💚

@Emmanuel_dominion Год назад

Great sir you just said everything I'm a student and a musician a keyboardist at my church but all these years being there i not being paid a dine as a form of appreciation,,,, i think I'm going to share this to my pastor and other fellow musicians out there suffering

@rayjgold Год назад

very unwise.....Better to be paid by God than by Man....... you wouldnt know I believed this based on my other comments in this same thread.... But we must feed milk to those who require it....and meat for those who may have started getting their teeth.

@davidwilson1253 10 месяцев назад

it is not unwise

@derrisleemusic1998 4 месяца назад

Preach KC!!!!

@prettysimplemusic 3 месяца назад

Whoop!! So glad you enjoyed the video! Much love ☀️💚

@michaeldalton8559 Год назад

Of course they should get paid!! The Bible says a worker is worthy of his wages.....

@prettysimplemusic Год назад

Yessir! Same for the construction workers, electricians and plumbers who BUILT the church… ☀️💚

@tomy8339 Год назад

Except he said that ushers and the people counting the money out the back shouldn't be paid. It doesn't matter if they're skilled or unskilled, aren't they still workers?

@bigbluetruck3464 Год назад

You taking that out of context.....music isn't a requirement for church services.....nobody is supposed to profiting off God.....if you love God then you will gladly give that service to Him...

@stefftheproducer9619 Год назад

@@bigbluetruck3464 exactly

@Surelockohms Год назад

@@bigbluetruck3464 not in this society. 🤣

@JohnFemijkeyz Год назад

KC, God bless you for this video. I've been an advocate of this for years but some pastors are the problem cos they look down on our profession. Thank you bro

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching my brother! Much love ☀️💚

@refuse2bdcvd324 Год назад

Great insights! Thanks for sharing your perspectives on these matters KC. I love what I do and would do it for free and it is refreshing to hear that a musician of your caliber is humble enough to use your gifts without getting paid for it. Jesus taught freely you have received, freely give. If a church or ministry desires to honor their music team financially they will be blessed for it, but ultimately we owe it to God to give of our best and trust him to provide.

@HarmoniqMusiq Год назад

Yes. I think the same. Thanks.

@thesoundsofgkez Год назад

Sir you weren't freely given your piano skill

@refuse2bdcvd324 Год назад

@@thesoundsofgkez actually I was. There are many people in the world who could sit at a piano for decades and still not be able to play a simple tune because they don't have hands. God gave me hands for free so I use them freely for his glory!

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

Exactly, lol@@thesoundsofgkez

@benrobinson3438 Год назад

Yes!! Thank you! What you said about anyone can usher but not just anyone can jump on the keys and play (or mic and sing well). I've been saying that for YEARS!

@Motwn24 Год назад

Remember: It is a gift from God that you recieved to use for His glory and serve the Lord! Do you agree? If so, dont expect pay to serve. Rather serve, worship and concentrate on the Lord. And if led by God, the church may give a love gift.

@prettysimplemusic Год назад

Thanks! Again, as stated this was intended for top high demand musicians, not volunteer level musicians (they should be free with maybe doughnuts and juice) - this is for those who are highly skilled and well trained like the Levites… Much love ☀️💚

@Motwn24 Год назад

@@prettysimplemusic I think you are missing the point. Whether your high demand musician or not, the talents you have is from the Lord. Are you saying that the talents that you have is too good to be from the Lord? I am sure you do not believe that because you sound sincere. Whatever you have, give it unto the Lord. Do you know the parable of the Lady who had a small coin to give to God. It was more valuable in the eyes of Jesus than the one who has more. Both were people who believed because both were willing to give. Be grateful with God gives you and give it to the Lord. Again, if you dont want to SERVE the Lord, you can request pay. But dont believe it is Serving the Lord. Otherwise you will be coming to the conclusion you are too good for God to use for free. Its not the church you are serving when you play, it is God. I pray that you come to that conclusion. Btw, my volunteer musician friend won an emy last year. She still volunteers and loves it. She was prepared within the church.

@Motwn24 Год назад

You must have heard of Maverick City Music? Many are still volunteers in their church but do gigs. I know because my friend started her career volunteering and still leads worship in our church. She sings with Maverick City Music.

@cliffordwhite4966 Год назад

This is it! Awesome teaching on the music ministry

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much Clifford!! Much love ☀️💚

@ronmac1483 Год назад

kC, you are truly blessed! I played at a Church over 20 years. Their outings, rehearsals, funerals and Church Services were all inclusive within the pay. After being loyal and dedicated to this one church they take it upon themselves to move rehearsal days so it doesn't fit my schedule. The pay wasn't even $400/wk and they taxed what they gave me. So I came to the conclusion that this situation was not going to work for me and parted ways.

@frederickweeksjr.1189 11 месяцев назад

I agree with what you said because it seems like you are coming from a place of LOVE,SKILL, AND HUMILITY.

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Ah, thanks my brother!! I appreciate those words, much love! ☀️💚

@noellynch7029 Год назад

This is great info and well put across. I am currently having a struggle with church folks inviting me to play-Funerals, Memorials, Thanksgivings and not giving a cent even though one brother I recently played at, boasted about the amount of money he just made working overtime. I guess he did not realize he was working me overtime. So I am currently making a list of stingy brethren to avoid in future. 😀. Music ministry takes money and yes-focus, if the minister wants to perform at the highest possible level. Donations act as an encouragement to maintain that excellence.

@DanielSong39 Год назад

Nah you can just refuse the invitations

@theverystones2643 6 месяцев назад

Ask them how it will go without your input. How much they would then pay an outsider to step in. Then say take it or leave it

@engouloumartin4780 Год назад

so much thruth in here, God Bless you all

@jimbridges3499 Год назад

Total Agreement. If you want it done right!

@danieltshikayambenga8666 Год назад

Hey KC this is Incredible topic Thanks for sharing

@kevokk Год назад

PERFORMING OR SERVING? When I play professionally (at a club or party) I get paid for performing but when I play for church I offer it up as a thanksgiving to my Lord for allowing me to be able to serve Him with the gifts He has given me. Maybe that’s the difference . Are we performing for our Lord Jesus Christ or are we serving Him?

@sindityika2987 Год назад

Indeed God bless you, KC_ preparations for the service & rehearsal are not easy.

@olowatobilobakolawole298 Год назад

Thank you so much for this word am so grateful ❤❤

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for watching!! Much love ☀️💚

@BernardJohnson-jc5yr Год назад

EXCELLENT opening point KC!!!

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much Bernard! Much love ☀️💚

@ChanHallJazz Год назад

Thank you for this passage KC, you kept it 💯, I appreciate you bro

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much brother!! Much love to you! ☀️💚

@hammondboybennett1580 Год назад

This was one of the reasons I left my home church they were trying to be so demanding and controlling but wasn’t paying me nothing.

@rayjgold Год назад

Dont feel bad......If they started paying you...the control would only increase. "What...you came in with the wrong color tie today? Im docking your pay $50!" true story! But this is mainly for people who grew up in, or got their musical start in the church.

@gemgem-hl7ii Год назад

Then you're probably not doing it for the Lord. i say "probably" because I don't know you personally. The 12 disciples left everything they had to follow Jesus. Did he pay them anything? He demanded a lot from them, but did they leave him because He was paying them nothing? Apostle Paul has a side job to sustain his needs, but he does not demand payment from his ministry either, which is more demanding than your ministry, btw. If the church pays you, be thankful. If they don't, then what? Is all that effort not worth it for serving the Lord? Did the disciples and early Christians demand payment for their persecution? Don't focus on material things. Focus on serving the Lord.

@DanielSong39 Год назад

You always have the option of dropping out of the worship team too

@Emmanuel-we8ci Год назад

Awesome 😎 the goal is to focus, my dad is a preacher I play at his church for free even though I come across offer's from other churches, he says NO.

@rtholman83 Год назад

Where was this video 2 months ago😅. I wondering about this topic, because I’m a traveling song leader. After reading the scripture and few RU-vid videos, I conclude that musicians should get paid; And yes, there are scriptures to back this up. Musicians/Song leaders are MINISTERS too, we relay the Word as well to the congregation, just like the Preacher. Thanks for this video

@johnsonezekieltunejet1669 Год назад

Yes sir That backing track too🔥

@shanenapoleon6725 Год назад

I think if you playing at a church, they could at least cover servicing of instruments. Like drum skins and sticks or guitar strings and cables. More so for part-time musicians. Full-time musicians should probably get paid if the fund are there. Anyways, great video KC

@jessessebowa1204 Год назад

Thanks for talking about this...this is the message most people don't want to hear

@martyjohnson5543 Год назад

Great content. If the church sets expectations for the musician, he should be paid. If the musician and come and go with no expectations, it is up to the church if they want to pay. But they will never have a strong consistent music ministry. Some ministries do not care, so must have musicians.

@spikerztuber Год назад

This is 100% CORRECT!

@Bendrobert2005 Год назад

This topic is getting very popular lately! Wow, I think God is showing me something especially the last couple of months because this is the fourth video that I’ve seen talks about it

@GatorTex 6 месяцев назад

It needs to be addressed more in the church! Vitally important!

@jacobwilsonmwale1674 Год назад

Thank you so much for this🙏. I have always argued on the side of getting payed but I didn't even know it was biblical. You have cleared up one of my biggest confusions. Once again thank you

@Motwn24 Год назад

It is not biblical. He is using the wrong verses and people when discussing how we should conduct our worship. Old Testament example would be David. What the Levites did was done away when Jesus died on the cross. That type of service is not required or needed. It is not the right example.

@jacobwilsonmwale1674 Год назад

@@Motwn24 I am open to more learning. but if you want to make an argument, present your evidence. With all due respect🙏, you saying "He is using the wrong examples" is not enough

@Motwn24 Год назад

@@jacobwilsonmwale1674 Sure. Anytime you compare Old Testament ministry, ministers, and people to NT ministry, ministers, and people, you have to compare them equally. NT and OT both have Prophets, Teachers, Evangelists, and Pastors/religous leaders. In the NT their is no priesthood or Temple. Why? Jesus's death completed the need for a Temple and the Priesthood. So you cannot compare the priests to any other group. Jesus Christ is the final High Priedt. Rather the Bible encourages to worship the Lord with heart like David. David Danced, Sang, Played Instruments, with a humble and contrite heart. The levites's duty was to work in the temple...it is a different reason why they did what they did. You dont need a contrite and humble heart to do a job. A Christian musician should lead because they have a heart of worship like David and not BECAUSE its a job. If you do it as a job, you can fall in trap to do it like the Levites. But it is not our job. Infact the closest earthly representatives of the priesthood in NT was the Pharasees and Saducees. They did works without a humble and contrite heart. Does that explain everything?

@jaimerivera7717 Год назад

I remember being invited to play at a church 3 hours away and I would rehearse with the singer through facetime to see in what key her voice was in for those particular songs. I practiced my tail off just to make sure I’d give God excellence. Like the guy in the video said its a sacrifice to practice and make sure you’re up-to date with the songs. I’ve never been paid and sometimes I like anybody else have had needs and well I just get on my knees and tell God to bless me. It’s tough to dedicate sooo many hours a week to practicing and prayer. I agree with what has been said on this video.

@kellygreenii Год назад

That sacrifice should be your decision and God. Not someone else’s to make for you.

@francismalemia7586 Год назад

The best insight I've heard on this matter

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Wow! Thanks so much! Much love ☀️💚

@ailtonpires229 Год назад

Great video!

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much!! Much love ☀️💚

@eliemboko8723 Год назад

Hi KC, you right. It's so good 💯

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching!! Much love ☀️💚

@arnolddorsett3766 Год назад

Great post! I do see most of these conversations are coming from one angle. I don’t believe the majority of Pastors don’t believe musicians should not get paid. You’d be shocked why so many other reasons. But I think you provided a professional idea of this. Need more conversations surrounding this.

@davym3415 Год назад

Thank you for this message 👍🏻great message 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed it, much love! ☀️💚

@Real_Life_Music 11 месяцев назад

I got that where they were telling me what to do all the time and I was not getting paid at all, but the troubler was is they had not a clue about Worship or Music. When you are not appreciated or treated like a person, really, it's time to step down and have peace of mind. As I always say, "What is one person's weed is another person's flower, so go where you are the Flower and not treated like a Weed."

@terrystunner 10 месяцев назад

Great points

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thank you Terry!! ☀️💚

@thubathabethe Год назад

Protect this man!

@PrinceJames-sf9yz Год назад

Wow that's amazing

@JohnDanielOluwafemi Год назад

🎉🎉🎉❤❤ I love you, sir. I love what you do. Thank you for this message🎉🎉. I support your word

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much my brother!! I truly appreciate your kind words and support! Much love ☀️💚

@Josiahsmiles Год назад

Beautiful 🎉

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thank you Josiah!! Much love ☀️💚

@Official_Dominant_Sounds Год назад

God bless KC for putting out a video like this

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Ah thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it, much love! ☀️💚

@stephenappiah-karikari104 Год назад

Nice discussion kC. I love this

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much Stephen!! Much love ☀️💚

@benroberto8035 Год назад

Totally agree with you KC

@TerryzGuss106 Год назад

that is very profound and impressive I learnt a lot in your expository. thanks Kc

@peterntitakalonji4685 Год назад

KC You're always on point bro... keep it up

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much brother!! Much love ☀️💚

@user-tq4zu6xk4l Год назад

Man, This Is Vital Information and I am a drummer. I play both CCM and Gospel. I don’t know if you have a video discussing how Worship Leaders and MD’s need to get the music to the band in timely manner. I have a day job besides drums and I am Old School where I know listening to the Words of the song is important as learning the drum parts.

@tabernacleofprayerpraisech9131 Год назад

Awesome info Sir, I'm a new pastor, well on our 4th year. But as a former musician at least in California, musicians out here are more hirelings than focused musicians. They play and are not focused in the worship experience because they stay on their phones. I guess I'm old school but refreshing information from you. Thanks Pastor Carter