Learning to See What God Is Growing

There’s a moment every spring that catches me off guard. It’s not the first warm day—or even Easter morning. It’s quieter than that. I’ll walk past a patch of ground I was sure was still dormant… and suddenly there’s color where there wasn’t any the week before. No announcement. No fanfare. Just life—visible. And I find myself wondering: How long has that been growing where I couldn’t see it? That question has been following me into this season. What Is Spring Resurrection In Worship? (Central Question) How do we lead worship in a season of resurrection without reducing it to a moment? Answer Spring resurrection in worship means recognizing and responding to the new life God is already growing—shaping our gatherings, teams, and creativity around Spirit-led renewal, not just seasonal themes. Resurrection Is Already Happening If I’m honest, I’ve often treated spring—and even Easter—as something to prepare for. We build toward it. Plan for it. Try to make it meaningful. And that matters. But resurrection doesn’t wait for our cue. Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). Present tense. Active. Right now. And Isaiah reminds us: “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth—do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19) That question matters more than ever: Do we actually see it? Because more often than not, resurrection is already unfolding—in quiet hearts, tired teams, and places we’re not watching closely. Worship As A Resurrection Practice Worship isn’t just where we talk about new life. It’s where we step into it. To lead worship as a resurrection practice means we’re doing more than guiding songs—we’re making room for God to awaken something real. That might look like: Lingering in a moment that’s clearly resonating Creating space for prayer or response Choosing songs that don’t just declare truth—but activate it Paying attention to what the Spirit is doing in the room Resurrection-led worship asks a different question: Where is life breaking through—and how do we follow it? When Your Worship Team Feels Like It’s Still Winter Let’s be honest—this is where a lot of us are. Faithful, but tired. Consistent, but not always inspired. Worship teams carry seasons too. And sometimes what looks like stability is actually quiet fatigue. Spring is an invitation to more than better planning. It’s an invitation to come back to life. Try this with your team: Gather without a setlist or agenda Worship together without leading anyone else Ask honest questions about spiritual health Make room for prayer—not just rehearsal Because what happens on the platform will always flow from what’s happening underneath it. Resurrection starts in hidden places. Creative Renewal: Following What’s Starting To Grow Spring has a way of stirring creativity. New melodies. New ideas. New direction. And if you’re not careful, you’ll dismiss it because it feels small—or unpolished. Don’t. New life rarely shows up fully formed. Instead: Test a new chorus in a familiar moment Invite your team into songwriting Revisit older songs with fresh arrangements Pay attention to what won’t leave you alone That’s often where the Spirit is moving. The “new song” isn’t about being new for the sake of it. It’s about responding to what God is doing right now. Breaking New Ground In Your Worship Ministry Isaiah doesn’t just say something is growing. He says it’s breaking through—in the wilderness. That matters. Because new life in worship often shows up in: Spiritually dry seasons Transitional moments in your church Teams that feel stretched or uncertain Don’t write those seasons off. They might be the exact ground where God is preparing something new. Ask yourself: What are we holding onto that no longer carries life? Where is God inviting us to trust Him differently? Are we leading people into familiarity—or encounter? A Picture Of The Church Alive That’s why this spring image feels so fitting. Wildflowers—uncontrolled, diverse, reaching upward. No two the same. No rigid structure. And yet, there’s unity. That’s the Church when she’s alive. That’s worship when it’s Spirit-led. Not polished into perfection. But fully alive in response. An Invitation For This Season So here’s what I’m sitting with this spring: Not just What are we planning? But What are we noticing? Where is God already moving in your church? Where is there new hunger, new openness, new life? Don’t miss it because it didn’t come through your usual process. Resurrection rarely does. Lead What You See We don’t have to manufacture new life. We don’t have to force creativity. We don’t have to strive for renewal. We’re invited to recognize it. And then lead people into it. So pay attention. Stay close to the Spirit. And when you see life breaking through— follow it.