One of the things that our team has spoken about is the need for a deeper dive into our songs and services apart from a weekly service evaluation. And that would open up questions, and facilitate discussion for our whole team around the purpose and movement of our gatherings, apart from song choice, and how each of us can play a part in moving our services in the same direction.

One of the things that sparked these categories in my mind is Mike Cosper’s 10 Questions to Consider at the end of every year. I appreciated how he was able to open a view of the gathering wider than song choice and simply judge a service. The categories below are certainly not exhaustive, but will hopefully fuel deeper thought:

SONGS

What new songs are we singing, and how are people responding?
Which songs consistently have high responses (loud singing/participation, comments, humming in the bathroom)?
What holes are in our master song list (content)?
What are we singing too much (themes, songs, style)?
Is the liturgy balancing an awareness of the people, while continuing to lead toward a direction that more closely embodies our values and mission?

COMMUNICATION

Is it clear?
Are we equipping our verbal communicators to understand and navigate the movement, tone of the morning, and the moment while still being themselves?
Are the announcements leading people in worship, and moving them toward mission, not just giving them information?
What has been confusing?
Where have we dropped the ball (for the congregation, for the team, with visuals, with helping equip those on the platform knowing how to effectively communicate)?

FORMATION