The suggestions given here need to be carefully adapted to local situations. The worship committee will want to work from the assumption that worship is a unifying event in the life of a congregation. Because worship is a unifying event within a congregation, one committee should oversee all worship in a congregation. Local circumstances may require subcommittees for planning, but all worship should be coordinated and operate out of a single set of principles. Because worship is at the heart of a congregation's life, the decisions made by the worship committee ultimately affect all.
Effective communication is vital.
Not only do decisions have to be made clear for those who must carry them out, but the committee also may need to educate those charged with worship responsibilities. Even the service folder may need attention, so that the liturgy is clear and inviting for all participants. Poor communication not only produces poor worship, but also may lead to frustration and confusion. Membership Worship committees need not be large. These members should also have specific duties.