Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-265) and indexes.

Part One : the leader -- The important things -- My heart : what do I love? -- My mind : what do I believe? -- My hands : what do I practice? -- My life : what do I model? -- Part Two : the task -- So what does a worship leader do? -- A faithful worship leader -- Magnifies the greatness of God -- In Jesus Christ -- Through the power of the Holy Spirit -- Skillfully combining God's Word -- With music (part one : what kind?) -- With music (part two : planning Sunday's songs) -- Thereby motivating the gathered church -- To proclaim the gospel -- To cherish God's presence -- And to live for God's glory -- Part Three : healthy tensions -- Guiding principles -- Transcendent and immanent -- Head and heart -- Internal and external -- Vertical and horizontal -- Planned and spontaneous -- Rooted and relevant -- Skilled and authentic -- For the church and for unbelievers -- Event and everyday -- Part Four : right relationships -- Always people -- Your church -- Your team -- Your pastor -- Some thoughts for pastors -- A brief annotated bibliography.

Combining biblical foundations with real-world application, a pastor and professional songwriter guides worship leaders and pastors to root their corporate worship in unchanging scriptural principles rather than divisive trends.