WORSHIP TEAM

ATTITUDES

Membership on the worship team is a privilege, not a right. The purpose of worship team members is not to showcase their talents or to draw attention to oneself in any way. Rather, it is to selflessly and inconspicuously direct the hearts of those they are leading toward God in worship.
Therefore an attitude of humility is essential. This attitude will reflect itself in a spirit of reverence toward God, a spirit of submission toward the worship team leader, and a spirit of teamwork toward fellow members of the worship team.

ACTIONS

The worship team is one of the most visible ministries of the church. Therefore, it is important that members of the worship team see themselves as representatives of Jesus Christ and of this church at all times. In their personal lives, worship team members will be expected to live by the highest standards of moral purity, ethical integrity, corporate unity, and personal charity. Onstage, they should conduct themselves in a spirit of professionalism, reverence and joy. Physical expressions in worship (Lifting of hands, clapping, etc.) are welcome, but should be done in moderation so as not to be distracting.

ATTENDANCE

Worship team members will be expected to be punctual and faithful in their attendance to all weekly rehearsals and worship services. If they need to be absent, they should give the worship team leader sufficient notice so that any necessary adjustments can be made.

APPEARANCE

Worship team members will be expected to convey a neat, clean, appearance while onstage. Men should be clean-cut and women should be careful to dress modestly.

AUDITIONS

Worship team members must be members of this church in good standing and must be able to affirm without reservation our beliefs and values. In addition, potential worship team participants may be asked to undergo an auditioning process which may include a personal interview, a musical audition, and an extended period ( at the discretion of the worship leader) during which the individual attends rehearsals but does not play/sing/operate equipment with the team during services. The purpose of this process is to determine the individual’s musical proficiency, spiritual maturity, and personal compatibility with our approach to worship. At the end of this process, and invitation may (or may not) be extended to join the worship team.

SOUND ENGINEERS, VISUAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, ETC.

Sound engineers and visual equipment operators are important members of the music ministry. Visual equipment operators (Power Point/Video) are asked to arrive early, so that all equipment can be checked and verified that they are ready for service. These members should be quick to respond when an adjustment is needed.
The sound engineers are also asked to arrive early, and help the music team as much as possible. Sound engineers must be alert and responsive, especially during worship, and should be ready to make adjustments with quickness!

TRAINING

All members of the worship team are expected to continue their training as it pertains to their gift (voice, instrument, lighting, sound, PPT, etc).
Training sessions will be done throughout the year in all areas of the Worship team; this is the responsibility of the Minister of music.

The 4 areas to reflect on continually:

FREE: WE WORSHIP TOGETHER AS A BODY TO:

F = Focus on God in all that we do. Our lives are to be about Him so that He is lifted up before all men and women. We do what we do because of what He has done for us!
R = Relief from the struggles of this world as we come together as one body through resting on God's word, fellowship, prayer, and experiencing forgiveness.
E = Encourage on another to continue on, persevere, and rise up while in the midst of the "struggle of life". Help each other step out in faith and to come alongside in a real way to lift each other up and carry another's burdens.
E = Empower each other to do the things that God has called us to do individually and collectively as a team. Become more than we can be on our own, so that God's strength and power is evident to those around us.