What inspires a worship leader?

Guest Interview-What Inspires The Worship Leader

Craig Kutteroff- Worship Director Faith Church

Craig Kutteroff is Director of Worship at Faith Church in

 Trexlertown,Pa. Faith Church is a moderate sized church in

The Allentown, Pa area.

Craig tell us a little about yourself. Are you married, any children?
Craig: I am married and we have 3 children.

In your position of Worship Director, what are your duties and 
responsibilities?
Craig: As Worship Director, I am responsible for programming
and leading the various church services with an emphasis on
leading people into the presence of the LORD.

One of your responsibilities is deciding on the music that will
be used in the service. Do you listen to a lot of music and
music sources when looking and deciding on which to use?
Craig: I listen to a ton of music from different sources. I am
always looking for new songs that impart the truth and hope
of the Gospel.

When listening to songs, is there something that "inspires"
you to chose one song over another?
Craig: My main criteria for which songs we use is sound
theology followed closely by sing-ability.

To change the subject a little, do you also write songs?
What "inspires" you in your writing? 
Craig: I do write songs, and my inspiration is the Holy Spirit.
Most of my writing comes following intense prayer. I
believe the Holy Spirit inspires my songs to be directly
relate-able to my congregation.

Do you have any advice, as a  worship leader, for 
songwriters out there, that might encourage and 
enlighten them?
Craig: My advice is keep it simple. The song needs to be
singable by a congregation. Don't over do it trying to pack
40 lbs of music theory in a 10 lb bag. Most people in the
church wouldn't recognize advanced theory if it bit them.
They do however, remember great hooks. If you think of
some of the worship songs that have stood the test of time,
many are not very complex at all.