THE CULTURE AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR WORSHIP TEAM MEMBERS

At Connect Church we value adding new team members. We look forward to fresh ideas, perspectives and opportunities for shared ministry with others in community. If you are ready to explore what getting involved with Worship Ministry at Connect Church looks like, take a look at the information below, keeping in mind that every step of our philosophy and our process is intentional. At Connect Church, we value getting people into the right place to serve by getting to know you as you get to know us. After you check this out, we look forward to hearing from you!

- Clint Miller - Worship Team Leader

What should you expect as you seek to become a worship/tech team member at Connect Church?

1. As a ministry, we are looking for members who will fit within our culture.
2. Applying for and joining the worship and tech team is a process, and it will have several steps.

During the application and audition process there's a possibility of hearing “not at this time” or “maybe you should serve in another ministry” or even “no”. At Connect Church, we value getting people into the right place to serve, and we pray and work diligently to find those ministry opportunities for everyone.

Connect Church Culture and Qualifications:

1. We value:

Character – Who you are in private is the same as who you are in public and you are walking with Jesus.

Calling – You have a sense that God is leading you to serve in this ministry. 

Craft – This involves 

✓     musical skill and experience, or production skill

✓     an ongoing commitment to your musical growth

✓     platform presence and expression in worship

✓     leadership ability

Chemistry – Mutual respect and camaraderie between team members in order for us to have a healthy and thriving team culture.

Commitment – You are willing and able to put in the practice time, spiritual preparation, and discipleship and offer your best as you serve on the team and support Connect Church.

Connection – You are connected to the Lord, our church and our values. You are actively involved and call Connect Church your home. Because of this, we value your attendance and participation in church life for a few months before applying for our team.

2. Application and Audition Process

STEP ONE: APPLICATION

After reviewing the remainder of this page, if you are still interested in being part of the Dream Team Worship and/or Tech Team, complete the application (see below).

STEP TWO: SEND A VIDEO DEMO (Here’s a helpful DIY Tutorial!)

Helpful Tips To Prepare Your DEMO Video: (videos created on your phone are just fine.)

1. Choose a song you like that showcases your confidence and gifting. (If you are auditioning for a musical instrument AND vocals please submit two separate videos.)

2. Choose a quiet recording space apart from distractions.

3. Dress as you would if attending church.

4. Be sure you (and your instrument) are in the shot.

5. Use a separate device to play your backing music.

6. Don’t worry about the quality of the audio recording, besides making sure you (or your instrument) can be clearly heard.

7. Once completed, send your video(s) to CLINT at cm@connectchurch.xyz or text to (330) 495-6904

After your application (see FORM LINK below) and video are received and reviewed, you will be contacted for the next steps.

STEP THREE: IN-PERSON INTERVIEW & MUSICAL ASSESSMENT

This step involves meeting with Clint Miller, our team leader, to address any questions that you may have regarding serving with the worship team. You will also be asked to share about your walk with Christ and why you feel called to serve on this team.

*Please be prepared to deliver the chosen song below with a click track:

- DRUMS: RecklessLove, CoryAsbury (83BPM) - Spotify | Apple Music
| YouTube

- BASS GUITAR: Anchor, Hillsong (Key: E / 73BPM) - Spotify
| Apple Music | YouTube

- ELECTRIC GUITAR: (Learn both Guitar 1 & 2) Praise You Anywhere, Brandon Lake

(Key: B / 108 BPM) - Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

- ACOUSTIC GUITAR: Gratitude, BrandonLake (Key: B / 78BPM) Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

- PIANO: Holy Forever, ChrisTomin (Key: Db / 72BPM) Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

- KEYS: Holy Forever, Christ Tomlin (Key: Db / 72BPM) Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

- VOCALS: (Learn melody, alto & tenor harmonies as appropriate):

When You Walk Into the Room, Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Kingdom Come (Key: Bb / 72BPM) Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

AND

Praise You Anywhere, Brandon Lake (Key B, 108 BPM) Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

STEP FOUR: LIVE BAND/TEAM ASSESSMENT

The goal of this step is to introduce you to the team. We will specifically be observing:

- Technical Preparedness—musicality, platform presence, and the competency/aptitude to use our church resources (apps, monitors, click tracks, etc.).

- Ability to flex and adjust during rehearsal if needed.

Rehearsal times and song details will be given to you 7-10 days in advance.

After this assessment time, leadership will be praying and seeking the Lord for guidance. This is an important step that we do not want to rush.

STEP FIVE: FINAL CONVERSATION

We will contact you about one of three paths forward: joining the team, suggesting further development, or sharing with you that you are not a fit for our team**. We will be glad to discuss other opportunities to serve at Connect Church.

If you are invited to join the team, we will give you our team handbook and then ask you to affirm your commitment to our culture and our ministry after you have had a chance to read that.

**What if we say “No”?

There are several reasons why someone would not qualify to be on the worship or tech team:

✓     Your musical ability is not at the level needed.

✓     There are no current openings for the area you desire to serve. (This is rare!)

✓     There are issues of character or the calling toward this ministry that aren’t clearly understood.

✓     You may be too “new” to our church, and we feel time is needed for you to connect with the culture and mission of our church.

STEP SIX: JOINING THE TEAM

This 2-3 month process is focused on helping you to learn how to utilize our online planning software, in-ear monitoring systems, and other necessary equipment. We highly recommend that during this period, you prioritize attending rehearsals as frequently as you can (even when not scheduled) to get comfortable with our processes and preparations.

Please note: Scheduling is often set 30-60 days in advance, so it may take time to get you into actual worship leading. As you begin to participate, we will check in with you to see how training is going and how we can better serve you.

If, after reading everything above, you sense the Lord is calling you to apply, please fill out the application and then send that demo video into us within the next week.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!