TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
& EXPECTATIONS
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
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It is important that every team member has a strong commitment to the leadership and people of our church. To be effective, we must be united as a team and pursuing the same vision as our lead Pastors Jurgen and Leanne.
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Anyone who is in a position to serve in high visibility is in a position of influence- our congregation will automatically see those on the stage as leaders. Our goal is to honor the platform on which we serve by honoring the Lord and the leaders who have built it, creating an intimate atmosphere to lead our church into worship.
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The privilege to lead our church into worship is not a casual hobby, but a focused and intentional craft. Musicians and singers need to be proficient and practiced, with a level of competency that will enhance atmosphere onstage. All teammates must be prepared to develop, extend and fine-tune their gifts.
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To grow in unity and skill as a team, it is of the utmost importance we meet together to be inspired, to learn and to practice. Attending Team Nights, pre-service rehearsals, Develop Nights, and various other team events are a part of our team culture. It is important to understand the time commitment necessary to not only hone a craft, but to build community.
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It is important that your immediate family is aware of the time commitments necessary, and that they are excited and supportive of your ministry efforts, as they are just as much a part of our family as you are.
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Great technical talent is highly valued, however flexibility within your craft is just as crucial. The ability to blend and flow with the team is of the greatest value, in regards to skill as well as service flow, song selections, and various other potential variables.
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To serve on an elevated platform is an honor and a responsibility to be stewarded seriously, and also protected mindfully. The mantle of responsibility is not something we take lightly, and we place heavy emphasis on the position of our team members’ hearts. Some examples of Biblical standards we uphold are as follows:
A deep connection with Jesus, through prayer and study of His Word
Rooted, healthy relationships within Awaken Church and on the worship team
Regular attendance to Awaken Church services (not only when serving)
Respect and honor of processes and systems, teammates and leaders
Alignment with the vision and culture of not only our worship team, but Awaken Church and our lead pastors
Social media presence that emphasizes a spirit of joy, leadership and authenticity, with posts drawing viewers closer to Jesus, not further away.
No gossip or slander
No divisive behavior
No drug or alcohol abuse
No sexual misconduct (including but not limited to premarital or unBiblical sexual activity, pornography, living with a significant other, sexual harassment, etc.
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
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Attending our various team events is a basic expectation for several reasons. We use these nights to:
Develop team spirit and camaraderie
Receive inspirational input from our leaders and each other
Catch the vision of what God wants to do in Awaken Church and with the worship team
Strengthen our crafts and abilities together as one team
Worship together as a team
Deepen our connection to God and our confidence in the gifts He’s given us
These nights include but are not limited to Master Classes, Develop Nights, Team Hangouts and more (check our team calendar for details).
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It is important that we know our role and understand its importance in the life of the church. If we do, we will know that we need God's help. It is He who moves people's hearts and draws them to Himself. We must be intentionally open to His Spirit to lead and move through us. We need to come ready not only to sing, play and serve, but also worship the King and minister to His people. We need to be people who lead exemplary lives, understanding that we lead people by our example both on and off the stage.
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We recognize that serving on our team is a large commitment- on and off the platform! We are the first the arrive (with the exception of Production), as we soundcheck and prepare to engage in the front lines of battle for our Sunday and Wednesday services. There is also practice time during the week to learn new songs and hone existing ones. Occasionally there will be extra opportunities for you to be involved as well as desired (Christmas, Easter, Conferences, etc.). We recognize the sacrifice of time as we serve, and the fruit it brings to our Awaken family.
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Excellence honors God and inspires people. We want to do both as we lead people in worship. To achieve musical and technical excellence we need to work at our instrumental, vocal or technical ability to become the very best we can be. This includes individual practice as well as playing with the team, and individual lessons. The team will only be as proficient as the individuals it is composed of.
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The Bible is clear about the necessity for us to grow in our understanding of God and our relationship with Him. This is especially important for those of us in a leadership ministry. We must each take responsibility for our own pursuit of God and Christian living.
We need to be continually 'topping up', refreshing our relationship and growing in God. You can't give out what you haven't put in.
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We must not be simply a collection of talented individuals, but a team with a single purpose. Our skills need to be used to enhance the team as a whole, not to show off our own abilities. We must be willing to work together- to blend, to flow. A team attitude is essential.
The appropriateness of playing volume, musical style, choice of sounds, etc., all affect the ability to flow. Remember, the greatest ability of any musician or singer is listening.