If I were asked to name the number one deficiency I witness among current song leaders/worship leaders, I would probably suggest that "lack of enthusiasm" is perhaps the most common problem.  At least in many of the churches that I visit, a complete void of enthusiasm is mostly the norm.

It is painfully obvious how difficult it is for a congregation to be enthusiastic when the leader is not.  After all, a good leader should actually "lead" and model worship.

Now I realize that there are many different moods of worship (including quiet meditation), but I'd like to ask you a question regarding the celebration songs/psalms that we sing.  On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being "dead and lifeless" and 10 being "energetically expressive and full of zeal," where would you rate your assemblies when it comes to singing the songs meant to be expressive?  "Shout with joy to God all the earth!"

This is not meant to be negative, but rather a helpful evaluation to spur dialog and study.

On the average, where would you rate your assemblies and singing of songs intended to be jubilant?

1  2  3     Poor - little to no life
  4  5       Need much improvement
  6  7       Fair, but a ways to go
8  9  10   Excellent - vibrant and overflowing with life

Your thoughts?