what is it?
Worship leaders are often trained to execute services, but rarely formed to lead with clarity, health, and theological depth—so they burn out, drift, or default to imitation. Worship Story exists to help worship leaders rediscover who they are, why they lead, and how to build worship cultures that are faithful, sustainable, and deeply rooted in God’s story.
Worship Story is a pathfinder for churches to discover and articulate their local & unique worship culture. Using interactive group trainings, team nights, retreats, and 1 on 1 coaching, we’ll develop some common language and a framework for planning so that all decisions of HOW and WHAT are based on a clearly defined WHY. This process will empower music, production, and creative ministries at any church to further the spiritual formation of their congregation through the worship experiences.
So whether you are a worship pastor, lead pastor, or anyone who helps shape your churches worship experience, I would love to come alongside and empower you to step into the specific story that God is writing at your church!
About Me
With over twenty years pastoral leadership in churches of all sizes, I bring a wealth of experience to training and coaching worship teams in many different contexts. God has gifted me as a natural influencer and I lead with authenticity and a prayerful sensitivity to the Spirit. I’m deeply passionate about getting to curate and oversee services, groups, and teams that point towards the finished work of Jesus on the cross and the continued work of His Holy Spirit.
Zack Barker
COACHING
Session 1: Compass
What’s Your Worship Story? (your unique identity, experience, & calling)
session 2: Circle
Roles of a Worship Leader (pastor, prophet, producer, performer)
session 3: arrow
Who Do We Serve? (God, pastor, team, church)
session 4: triangle
Worship Formation (theology, context, expression, style)
session 5: STRUCTURE
Team Leadership & Creative Continuum (people & meeting rhythms)
session 6: chart
Service Planning & Worship Themes (series & songs)
session 7: forge
Community Formation (team development, discipleship, & communication)
session 8: shield
Culture Protection (rule of life, sustainability, eliminating exits)
soul care
staff trainings
1 ON 1 DEVELOPMENT
TEAM NIGHTS OR RETREATS
consulting with senior leaders and creative teams to better align & serve together
PODCAST
Check out some podcasts I did a few years ago. Most of the episodes are song devotionals for songs I was leading at my church but there are a few interviews from other pastors about worship in the church. More coming soon! (Probably.)
let’s chat
Reach out and lets talk about how Worship Story can partner with your church!