Churches love to exalt their preacher or worship leader. The people who take center stage often attract the most attention and, therefore, are often considered the biggest heroes of the group.

As a preacher, I firmly believe that nothing the people on stage do would mean much without several unsung heroes.

1. The people who make the serving schedules. Trying to coordinate a large group of volunteers is incredibly complicated. Someone always wants time off or has special events that change the original plan. Putting it all together each week is a challenge.  

2. The people who pick out the songs and plan the worship program. Each week seems so streamlined, but it requires effort. Finding songs that match the sermon and then getting them in the correct key for everyone to sing isn’t always easy. Working on special music weeks in advance and ensuring everything flows is time-consuming.

3. The people who input and run the computer. There are two sides to what you see on the screen each week. First are the people who input everything, find backgrounds, and spell check. Second are those who run the computers on Sunday morning, ensuring everything is on the screen at the right time. It is far more complex than it appears.

4. The people who run and maintain the sound system. Since we have a different group of people singing weekly, sound checks and adjustments must be made every week. Cords, mics, and batteries all often need to be replaced. The sermon will be heard through a speaker system, just like the worship. Without these dedicated people, nothing gets heard.

As a preacher, I can tell you that very little happens on Sunday morning without these people. Most of their work will go completely unnoticed until something messes up, and they will only hear complaints. But I am here to tell you that behind the scenes, the people who do these four things are the true heroes of faith.