Our worship should also be horizontal. The natural outflow of loving God is to also love those who are loving Him. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also. As worship leaders we demonstrate praise for the congregation. Following the God-ordained model of the first choirs of ancient Israel, we lead the worship of others by prompting them through our example.
Worship requires preparation.
It is an honorable position of responsibility to lead others in worshiping God. Praise is not thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is good, but it is not worship. We worship out of obedience. The Father calls us to serve Him, and for some that service is to be as a worship leader in the choir.