The Trust We Need - Dr. Judith McAllister & Aaron Lindsey | Masterclass Episode 5

In this powerful episode of Voices from the Masterclass, recorded live at Preaching Masterclass 2025, host Pastor Adam Durso is joined by guests Aaron Lindsey and Dr. Judith McAllister for a deep and timely conversation about worship leadership, trust, and spiritual authority within ministry.

They explore how effective worship doesn’t start on the platform, it starts  in relationship. Drawing from decades of ministry, Dr. McAllister shares wisdom on the importance of relational equity between pastors and worship leaders, forged offstage through mutual trust and shared life. Aaron Lindsey offers insight from both sides of the platform, speaking candidly about his shift from global worship leader to senior pastor.

The conversation flows from mentorship and spiritual formation to the enduring power of hymns as doctrinal anchors across generations. With practical reflections and prophetic wisdom, this episode calls worship leaders back to the source: the revelation of Jesus Christ.

(00:02) Next-gen leadership, humility, rest, listening first
(05:10) Worship moment at Masterclass
(11:10) Why pastors’ presence in worship matters
(21:00) Building trust with musicians
(28:10) Hymns, doctrine, and building a multi-generational bridge

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