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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______________________________________