The Worship Leader as Shepherd: Caring for Souls, Not Just Songs

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 Register for the Elevate Conference This episode is part of our March focus on worship ministry, leading up to Elevate Church Conference on September 21–22, 2026. Learn more and register at elevatechurchconference.com.