If there is one thing that helps build a scene of commitment and enthusiasm in your worship team (without spending loads of money on a shiny new drum kit!) it's the occasional, simple word of encouragement or compliment.
"That tag on the end of that song was awesome! It really took it to a new level."
"Mate, that kick pattern was really cool!"
"The mix on the vocals today was spot on. Cheers."
This is something I've been trying to do more and more in the last year. It's so easy to miss an opportunity to build people up, to the point where it's easy to take people on your team for granted. There are some musicians I've played with almost every week for the best part of the 8 years I've been leading worship. These are the people who I can rely on every time we play together, they always come good and they are so valuable (and they're good friends!).
A simple comment to let them know their commitment and skill is something you really value is a must. It's costs so little but makes a huge difference in the team.
A pat on the back. A quick text. A 'thumbs up'. It's all good stuff.
Do this after every worship session or practice and see what happens.
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