On this episode of the Brentwood Baptist Leadership Podcast, Mack Burns is joined by Luke Roman from The Church at Station Hill for an honest and practical conversation about what it means to shepherd a worship team. Together they explore the rhythms, responsibilities, and spiritual priorities that shape healthy worship ministries. From tending to burnout and protecting team culture to redefining success beyond musical excellence, this episode offers encouragement and real tools for leaders who want to care for people, not just performances. If you serve in worship ministry or lead creative teams, this conversation will help you think more deeply about presence, soul care, and sustainable leadership.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why worship leadership is pastoral leadership
- The three priorities of shepherding a team: presence, provision, and protection
- How focusing only on skill development can lead to burnout
- Practical rhythms for soul care, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Sabbath practices
- How to create safe, vulnerable team environments that foster growth
- Ways to redefine success beyond musical excellence
- How leaders can guard their own identity and spiritual health
- A simple first step for leaders who feel spiritually dry or stretched thin
Meet the Guests
Mack Burns – Worship Minister at The Church at West Franklin Luke Roman – Worship Minister at The Church at Station Hill