As a worship leader, having been shepherded by many different types of leaders and pastors, I've found that one of the most important things you can do to lead your band is to place relationship with them above their serving on your team. I've been victim of, and perpetrated, the types of relationships that are always tinged with something having to do with their service to the team. Your people need to know that you want relationship with them even if they're not playing a single line or singing a single verse. You shepherd the heart first.
Here is a great article from one of my favorite sources:
