Worship Team Information Packet

Purpose and Vision• TobegenuinepeoplewhohonortheLordwithauthenticworshiponandofftheplatform.• TobeateamofSpirit-filledworshipleadersusedbytheLordtoleadothersintoGod’spresense.• ToprotecttheatmosphereinwhichtheSpiritofGodisinvitedtosave,deliver,heal,andtrans-

formlives.• TobesaturatedwiththeanointingoftheHolySpiritwhileministeringwithexcellenceandin

humility.

Spiritual Guidelines• Beaborn-againbelieverofJesusChrist(John3:7)• Livealifeworthyofthecallingreceived(Ephesians4:1)• Maintainalifeofmoralintegrityandgoodcharacter(Romans12:1-2)• WalkintheSpirit(Ephesians5:18)• Beself-controlledandalert(1Peter5:8)• BeequippedforSpiritualGrowth-Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to good-

ness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to persever-ance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.(2Peter1:5)

Vocalist and Musician Guidelines(1Chronicles15:22)• Vocalistsmustbeabletosingonpitchanddisplayconfidentstagepresence.Musiciansshouldbe

highlyskilledandproficientatreadingchordcharts.• LeadVocalistsmusthavestrongsolopotentialtovocallyleadasong,transitionbetweensongs

andbeledbytheSpirittospeakthetruthboldlyinthepoweroftheLord.• WorshipwithyourtithesandofferingandcommittodailyprayeranddevotionwiththeLord.• Taketimetopracticeoutsideofscheduledrehearsals.• Receivecandidmusicaldirectiononanindividualandgroupbasis.• Beprompttoallscheduledeventsandrehearsals.Poorattendanceandshowinguplatefor

rehearsalsdemonstratealackofdisciplineandrespectfortheLord’sministry.

Dress Code(2Chronicles5:12)• Becarefulnottobringattentiontoyourselfbyyourwardrobe.• Shorts,spaghettistraps,clingymaterial(tighttopsorbottoms),low-cutblouses,skirtsthatare

shorterthanthebottomofthecalf,tankortubetops,toomuchbling,largewritingonshirt,andsleevelessorbacklessblousesaresomeexamplesofclothingthatarenotacceptableforplatformministry.

• Eliminateexcessivejewelry.• Hatsshouldnotbewornwhileministeringfromtheplatform.• Shoesshouldbewornwhileministeringfromtheplatform.

New Applicants and Waiting Period• NewapplicantstotheWorshipTeamandreturningapplicantswhosteppeddownforanextended

periodoftimefromtheworshipteamforwhateverreasonwillberequiredtoreturnapplicationandcommitmentform,attendseveralsmallgroupworshipteammeetings/practices,andmeetwiththeDirectorofWorship/LeadershipTeammembertodeterminethebesttimetoserveontheplatform.

The Director of Worship reserves the right ot ask team members to step down from the platform at any time and at his/her descretion.

Unity in the Body

If there was ever a time that the church needs God’s anointing, it’s now. And if we hope to embrace that anointed blessing, let each of us strive to make our contribution to the unity of the body of Christ.

• Donotletanyunwholesometalkcomeoutofyourmouths,butonlywhatishelpfulforbuildingothersupaccordingtotheirneeds,thatismaybenefitthosewholisten.Ephesians4:29

• Becompletelyhumbleandgentle,bepatient,bearingwithoneanotherinlove.Ephesians4:2

• MakeeveryefforttokeeptheunityoftheSpiritthroughthebondofpeace.Ephesians4:3• Getridofallbitterness,rageandanger,brawlingandslander,alongwitheveryformof

malice.Ephesians4:31• Bekindandcompassionatetooneanother,forgivingeachother,justasinChristGod

forgaveyou.Ephesians4:32• SubmittooneanotheroutofreverenceforChrist.Ephesians5:21• Bearwitheachotherandforgivewhatevergrievancesyoumayhaveagainstoneanother.

ForgiveastheLordforgaveyou.Colossians3:13• Andoverallthesevirtuesputonlove,whichbindsthemalltogetherinperfectunity.

Colossians3:14• ButthefruitoftheSpiritislove,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,

gentleness,andself-control.Galatians5:22• Loveyourneighborasyourself.Galatians5:14• Ifyoukeeponbitinganddevouringeachother,watchoutoryouwillbedestroyedby

eachother.(!)Galatians5:15• Forsincethereisjealousyandquarrelingamongyou,areyounotworldly?Areyounot

actinglikemeremen?1Corinthians3:5• Thebodyisaunit,thoughitismadeupofmanyparts;andthoughallitspartsaremany,

theyformonbody.1Corinthians12:12• IfIspeakinthetonguesofmenandofangels,buthavenotlove,Iamonlyaresounding

gongoraclangingcymbal.1Corinthians13:1

ThepsalmistdeclaredthatunityisassociatedwithHisanointing—asmbolicapplicationofoil,representingHisHolySpirit.“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes.” (Psalm 133:1-2)

Worship Team ApplicationCompleteandreturnthefollowingfourpagestotheDirectorofWorship

☐Vocalist☐MusicianDate_________________

Name__________________________________________D.O.B.____________________Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email___________________________________HomePhone______________________WorkPhone_____________________________CellPhone________________________SpouseName_______________________________________________________________Child’sName(s)_____________________________________________________________

Pleaselisteachinstrumentyouplayandhowmanyyearsofexperienceyouhavewitheach.

Instrument Years Proficiency | Scale of 1-10

Ifyouareamusician,whatinstrumentdoyoudesiretoplayasamemberoftheHarvestWorshipTeam?_____________________________________

Canyoureadchordcharts?☐yes☐no

Pleaselistallgroupsyouhaveperformedwith(i.e.choirs,bands,worshipteams,ensembles)andlistthetypeofmusicyouperformed.

Group Type of Music Length of Participation Commitment Level

Whatstylescanyouplay/sing?_______________________________________________________

Whoisyourfavoriteworshipartist?___________________________________________________

Whatisyourfavoriteworshipsong?__________________________________________________

Ifyouareavocalist,whichpartdoyousing?☐tenor☐alto☐soprano☐bass☐melody

Canyouhearyourpartandsingitwithoutinstruction?☐yes☐no

IwouldliketoserveonaSundaymorningworshipteam:☐weekly☐everyotherweek

CanyoucommittoThursdaynightpracticefrom6:30-8:30theweekthatyourteamisup?☐yes☐noIfnot,pleaseexplain:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Areyouamemberofthechurch?☐yes☐noIfso,forhowlong?_______________________

Ifyouarenotamember,areyouwillingtobecomeamember?☐yes☐noIfnot,why?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

HowlonghaveyoubeenaChristian?_____________________________

DescribeyourrelationshipwithGod:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Briefly,shareyourtestimony:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WhydoyouwishtobeinvolvedinHarvest’sWorshipMinistry?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RELEASE from the TEAMTheDirectorofWorshipreservestherighttoreleaseanyworshipteammemberfromtheHarvestChurchWorshipMinistryatanytimeforanyreason.Someofthesereasonsincludedisregardfordresscodes,tardi-nessorabsencewithoutpriornotificationandself-replacement,argumentativeness,difficultyworkingwithothers,badattitude,pouting,pursuingself-glorification,divisiveness,disrespect,raisingyourvoiceatapeerorleader,neglectingpracticeathome,continualtardiness,ormoraldisqualification.

Pastor’s Recommendation

Beforeweplaceyouinapositionofleadership(aworshipteammemberisleadingworshipfromtheplatform),wemustseethatyouareabovereproachintermsofcharacterandbehavior.PleasecompletethisformandreturnittotheDirectorofWorshiportooneofourotherpastoralstaffforrecommendation.Ifyouarenewtothecongregation,wemayrequestaletterofrecommendationfromyourpreviouspastor.

Irecommend_______________________________________toserveasamemberoftheHarvestWorshipTeam:☐Enthusiastically☐Withsomereservations☐Icannotrecommendthispersontoserveinthis capacityatthistime.

COMMENTS:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pastor’sSignature__________________________________Date_________________

TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPLICANT - PLEASE PRINT

Name________________________________________D.O.B.__________________Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email_________________________________HomePhone____________________WorkPhone____________________________CellPhone_____________________Child’sName(s)_________________________________________________________Iwouldliketoserveasa:☐Vocalist☐Musician

Commitment to the Harvest Worship Team

By signing below...

Iagreewithandfullysupportthepurpose,vision,andvaluesofHarvestChurchandwillconsistentlylivealifeofmoralintegrity.

Icommitmyselftoalifestyleofworship,honoringGodwithmyactions,affections,thoughts,words,time,andrelationship.

IunderstandthattheworshipministryofHarvestChurchisahelpsministryandIwilldoeverythingIcantoservethebodyofChristthroughmyinvolvementinit.

IrealizethattheworshipministryisaTEAM.Iwilllaydownmydesireforpersonalgainandwillbedevotedtopromotingotherpeople’ssuccess.

IacknowledgethatmymusicaltalentisagiftfromtheLord.IwillfindmytrueidentityinHim;notinmytalent.

IcommittoattendingtheWorshipTeamThursdaypractice/meetingfrom6:30-8:15pm.

Icommittopracticingmypartandcomingpreparedforrehearsal.

Icommittobeingpunctualtorehearsalsandservicetimes.

Icommittoliftingthisministryupinprayer.

Iwillnotgossiporstandforanyonewhodoes.

IwillhonortheWorshipTeamdresscodeasIministerfromtheplatform.

Name_______________________________________Date_______________

Signed______________________________________