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WORSHIP - JOINING THE TEAM

What we expect of each team member

This is not a list of rules or regulations , it is our commitment guidelines. It is a checklist for all of us, a reference point, a place of safety. If we are to function well as a team we need to be playing the same ‘game’ and be secure in it’s boundaries. When thinking of joining the team the essential commitments need to considered seriously and with integrity.

Essentials

Our commitment is first to God, then others and beyond that the worship team.

Whole Church

We need to have clearly joined the church and be living out a maturing Christian Life.

Part of this maturing is our commitment to a cell or small group.

This is our first place of pastoral oversight—someone is looking out for you.

It is our primary place of belonging and somewhere for us to develop. It keeps us outwardly focussed so that we don’t become stagnant.

Team Meetings

Make every effort to be at any practice your band may have.

You also need to attend team training days which tend to be once or twice a year on a Saturday.

Time Keeping

Arrive at church in a prepared and fresh state and ready to go at 10am. Try to be involved in 9.30am prayer meeting—it’s a great foundation for the rest of the morning.

Heart and Skill

We need a heart for worship above technical and musical excellence.

We want to strive for excellence and lead to the best of our ability because God deserves it.

We are not here to perform but to love God and lead His people.

“We are lead worshippers not worship leaders” ( Matt. Redman)

We must be committed to worship at all times not just when we are at the front. Be the same in the congregation as we are in the band.

What we expect of a Lead Worshipper

All the above plus
Clear communication with band and meeting leader prior to Sunday
Encourage the band and love them to bits.

About newcomers rehearsal

The newcomers rehearsal is designed for musicians who would like to be part of the worship team. It is an opportunity to play or sing with other newcomers and experienced team members learning the ropes—musically and spiritually—a time to catch the vision and heartbeat of the worship team and it’s place in the whole church. We want the rehearsal to be a place of safety and growth, a time where you can enjoy playing but not have the pressure of a Sunday morning session.

To be part of the worship team requires commitment to your musical skill and a heart after God and what He wants to do. After 6 months as a newcomer , progress will be considered ( heart and skill) and you may well be asked to join the worship team and play on a Sunday morning; you may well need more practice but don’t be discouraged , “a quality musician/vocalist/worship leader becomes good by being bad and not giving up” ( Mike Pilavachi ). The rehearsals are for your benefit as well as the team’s. We want to see people grow into their place on the team and feel ready and prepared in every way to be a part of it.

Also it is important to know and understand the people you will play and worship with week on week. The newcomer’s rehearsal is designed to build confidence in relationships as well as technical ability.

What we expect of newcomers

We would ask you to be at 5 out of 6 rehearsals.

To engage actively in the life of the church including Sunday gatherings and cell group.

Demonstrate an ongoing walk with God.

Frequently asked Questions

1. Who do I see if I have a pastoral or personal problem regarding my life?

Anybody you respect. In terms of the way we do church it is important though to remember that the worship team is limited in it’s role.

It is not the primary place of your spiritual growth or pastoral care. Your cell group is.

It is not primarily a place to receive although you will get a lot out of the team – it is a ministry, a giving thing.

You will not know everyone intimately especially as the team grows

2. Who do I see regarding a worship team issue?

Nathan is the worship team co-ordinator with her finger on the pulse, she will do her best but she may direct you to someone else if required.

3. What happens if I sometimes work on a Sunday?

Try and find out ahead of time your shifts or days required, inform Nathan who constructs worship rota at least 4 weeks before new rota is produced.

4. I have a friend who wants to join the team what do I tell them ?

That’s great news, we want to increase the size of the team. The friend needs to start coming along to newcomer’s rehearsals where they will develop in heart and skill. If after 6 months/rehearsals they are making good progress they can join the worship team.

5. What if I can’t make a team meeting?

Send your apologies, this shows that you want to be there but can’t be, that you believe in what is going on, there in spirit if not in body and is plain old fashioned courtesy. We’ve tried to make the expectations for attending team meetings realistic ( 8 out of 10 in any year) , people get poorly, people need holidays, people get overworked.

6. I’m finding life too busy and hectic, I am struggling to fulfil my commitments to the worship team and church, what do I do?

Talk to God and someone about re-prioritising so that you can enjoy your life and ministry and for it not to be a burden.

Saying no to ministry opportunities can be so refreshing, perhaps take a break from the worship team or ask to be put on the rota less frequently, the world is not going to fall apart if you take a re-creation re-treat. Keep stuck into cell life, be real with your mates and leaders and ask God to speak and re-found you in His love and purposes. We believe in restoration back to what you were and beyond into greater things, so when you are refreshed and revitalised rejoin the team, don’t become a ministry island.

KEY ARTICLES

The alluring power of performance

Attitudes of a Worshipper

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