A Masterclass from
Peter Mattis
About This Masterclass
Grow a life of worship that carries into every room.
You know the words. You love Jesus. Yet sometimes, you reach the end of a song and realize your attention was somewhere else. Or you’re so focused on helping others encounter Him that your own heart feels overdue for connection.
In The Heart of Worship, Peter Mattis invites you to rediscover the simple joy of ministering to Jesus—giving Him your affection, attention, and everyday yes. Across six sessions, explore how private devotion shapes public worship, how preparation makes room for spontaneity, and how love for God becomes practical care for His people.
For worship leaders and teams, Peter offers insight into finding your community’s sound, responding to the Holy Spirit, and building a culture where encouragement and growth belong together.
Whether you lead from a platform or worship from your living room, come make space for renewed affection. There is more of His heart to discover, even in the songs you know by heart.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Approach worship as a daily expression of love, gratitude, and surrender.
- Nurture a private life with Jesus that sustains what you give publicly.
- Understand worship leadership as shepherding and serving people.
- Prepare with excellence while remaining responsive to the Holy Spirit.
- Discover your community’s authentic expression of worship.
- Explore the relationship between musical gifting, anointing, and intimacy with God.
- Grow in discerning when to step out, linger, or make room for someone else.
- Build trust through encouraging feedback, humility, and shared growth.
Sessions: 6 | Length: 3hrs 32min
Session 1: A Posture, Not a Performance
35 min
What makes a moment worship? Explore thanksgiving, praise, and surrender as expressions of a heart turned toward God. Discover how serving the congregation and making room for His presence can reshape the way you approach a gathering.
Session 2: The Calling of a Worship Servant
38 min
A well-rehearsed song is only part of caring for a room. Discover how preparation, trust, and sensitivity work together—and how to follow the Holy Spirit in ways that help your team and congregation move with you.
Session 3: The Heart of David
38 min
Who are you with God when nobody is listening? Through David’s example, explore the beauty of costly devotion and the hidden life that nourishes ministry. Make room to love Jesus simply for who He is.
Session 4: Finding Your Sound
33 min
Your community has a story worth hearing in its worship. Explore how identity, relationships, and honor shape an authentic expression—and how to bring your creativity while serving the heart of the church you belong to.
Session 5: Building a Worship Culture Rooted in Love
33 min
What sustains worship long after a powerful gathering? Discover Peter’s picture of a “worship tree,” connecting love for God and people with practical service, excellence, and expression. Consider what needs tending in your own community.
Session 6: Cultivating Anointing, Heart, and Healthy Culture
35 min
Sometimes love leads you to step forward; sometimes it invites you to be still. Explore gifting and anointing, the maturity of restraint, and a practical approach to feedback that helps teams take risks and grow together.
Join the Conversation
Share insights, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Session Notes
Review key insights and reflect on what you’re learning.
Learn at Your Pace
Make room to grow with teaching that fits your schedule.
Faith for Everyday Life
Find encouragement for the people and places God has entrusted to you.
About the Teacher
Peter Mattis carries a deep love for Jesus and a desire to help others enjoy the beauty of ministering to Him. Raised in a revival church in coastal North Carolina, he experienced God’s presence from a young age—a foundation that continues to shape his life as a pastor, teacher, worship leader, and songwriter.
As Bethel’s Worship Community Pastor, Peter helps nurture worship servants whose ministry begins with simple devotion to Jesus. He lives in Redding with his wife, Clare, and their two children, whom he considers among his greatest joys and his first ministry priorities.
In The Heart of Worship, Peter brings that same care to your personal devotion and the people you serve, inviting you to grow in skill, sensitivity, and wholehearted affection for the Lord.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not a musician or worship leader. Is there something here for me?
Absolutely. Peter begins with the heart every believer brings to God: love, gratitude, attention, and surrender. While several sessions speak directly to worship teams, the invitation to deepen your private devotion and recognize everyday life as worship is for you, too. You don’t need a platform or musical ability to participate.
Our church worships differently from Bethel. Can this still serve our team?
Yes. Peter encourages you to discover and honor the expression God is cultivating in your own community. You can bring these principles into your church’s musical style and setting, exploring together how preparation, pastoral care, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit can strengthen the people you serve.
What is Bethel Leaders Network?
Bethel Leaders Network (BLN) is an expression of the Bethel Church family in Redding, California. Our heart is to connect, encourage, and equip leaders to live out Kingdom culture and see God move in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. Through resources and opportunities for meaningful connection, we help people grow in their walk with God and in what He has called them to carry.
Who are these masterclasses for?
If you’re hungry to grow in your relationship with God and bring His heart into everyday life, these masterclasses are for you. Whether you’re raising a family, leading a church, building a business, or serving your community, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped for where God has placed you. You don’t need a leadership title to have an impact.
How much does it cost to access the masterclasses?
Our masterclasses are included in all three memberships, so you can choose the support and connection that best fit your season:
- BLN Learn — $12/month or $120/year: Grow at your own pace with access to our library of 40+ masterclasses and new content added monthly.
- BLN Engage — $37/month: Enjoy everything in Learn, plus community, sphere-specific mentors, learning pathways, and live calls to encourage you along the way.
- BLN Influence — suggested contribution of $225/month: Receive everything in Engage, plus personal connection, coaching, and pastoral support for senior leaders and their spouses. An application is required, with a $200 non-refundable application fee.
Can I watch at my own pace?
Absolutely. You can watch on demand through the BLN platform on the web or mobile app throughout your active membership. Make space in a rhythm that works for you, pause to reflect, and return to a session as you put what you’re discovering into practice.
How do I get started?
Select “Get Started” to explore our memberships and choose the one that best suits your season and the ways you’d like to grow. You can join Learn or Engage directly, or apply for Influence if you’re a senior leader seeking deeper connection and support.
