Worship Arts

    01.11.18 | Volunteer Service Support

    The worship ministry seeks to lead people to experiencing the presence and power of Jesus as we exalt His name in worship.  Whether you serve in the band or in production you are joining a family who is focused on serving the church to help them worship.   

    While different roles require different gifts, the worship ministry has lots of different ways to serve.  Look through the opportunities below to find something you are interested in and reach out to pastor Jon Knapp for more information.

    Production

    If you are interested in serving in the production ministry. The weeks you serve it is generally a commitment to both a Thursday night practice and Sunday morning services. We love all the generations serving together. You can serve monthly or every week based
    on your schedule and volunteer needs. 

    Media – This person operates the computer that puts lyrics on the screens during the music and message. The computer is pre-programmed so volunteers mostly just press a single button, however you need to be able to focus throughout the services to not miss the
    moments.

    Front of House Audio – This is the sound person that actively mixes the sound for what people hear in the room. They should be a lover of music, and someone who is not intimidated by technology.

    Livestream Switcher – The switcher the final source in the chain before everything goes out online. They choose which camera shots to use, and make sure everything is right before it is sent out. This person should be able to multitask, be familiar with computers, and able to give
    attention to detail.

    Camera operator – Our camera operators create relevant shots utilizing our video cameras to frame whatever is happening on stage and in the room. This is done with a hardware controller.

    Online Audio – This person mixes the sound for our online audience. This person should be a lover of music, and someone who is not intimidated by technology.

    Administrative assistance – The worship ministry could use help in multiple areas from preparing music books, preparing slides for sermons, charging batteries, etc. A person could volunteer for just one, or multiple items.

    Stage Design – Are you able to build things? Or like design? Or lighting? We are looking to put a team of people together with a wide range of gifts to come together to implement a stage design a couple times a year. Serving in this way is “as needed” (typically 4 times a year) vs. weekly or monthly.

    Volunteer for stage

    Thank you for considering serving in the band. Below is a description of the basic requirements one must have to be able to serve in each position in the band. If you are interested in serving in one of these positions please record a basic video of yourself singing or playing a worship song and send it to (you can put it on an unpublished youtube link, airdrop to Jon on a Sunday morning, usb drive, or any
    other method of sending a video).

    Drums – Drummers need to be able to play to a click/metronome. They must be able to play the basic drumbeats and fills to our songs.

    Bass – Bass players must have access to a bass. They must be able to play the right note with basic rhythms at the right time. They must be able to play to a click/metronome.

    Keys – Keyboard players need be able to play the right chords with basic rhythms at the right time. They must be able to play to a click/metronome. And learn to simplify what they are playing to work with a band.

    Electric Guitar – Guitar players need to have access to all the gear needed and guitar to create basic sounds. Must be able to play to a click/metronome, and follow a chord chart, or learn lead guitar parts.

    Acoustic Guitar – Must have access to an acoustic guitar with a pickup system in it. Must be able to play to a click/metronome, and play the correct chord in any key (understands how to use a capo).

    Vocals – Vocalist need to be able to match pitch, have decent tone, can replicate harmonies, be confident on stage, and can blend with other singers.