Expressions A Worship Ministry Of New Image Church Guidelines and Audition Handbook
New ImageExpressions Ministry 2013 Handbook What Is The New Image Expressions Ministry? The New Image Expressions Ministry is a ministry of worship expressed through the arts. Within the New Image Expressions Ministry consists of Band, Vocal, Audio, Lighting, Video, Multi- Media, Live Stream & Dance Teams. Together, as creative and technical people of God, our mission is to create a place for God to dwell. The bible says that God inhabits, or lives in our praises. So as we lift Him up, He comes into our presence and draws all to Himself. Worship is more than a thought of praise, it requires active participation. The expressions on our faces and the passion with which we worship inspire the congregation to participate with their own expressions of praise & worship to the Lord. When the body begins to worship corporately, we experience God s power to heal, deliver and move people toward salvation and their ultimate destiny in Christ. When taking the above into consideration we, the New Image Expressions Ministry Team, have an awesome responsibility. We are more than look good, sound good performers; we are worship leaders with a mission to create an atmosphere that God will inhabit. It is our responsibility to take the congregation on a musical journey. We literally paint pictures of God with our gifts and put Him on display as the main event... so that all may know Him for who He is, in all of His glory! New Image Expressions Ministry Objectives: To lift up the name of Jesus To inspire worship and praise through creativity To create an atmosphere that is conducive to the Holy Spirit To prepare the congregation for the insired Word of God To create a place for people to express and invest their gifts in the body of Christ To teach and train individuals and teams to develop their gifts as related to praise & worship New Image Expressions Ministry Contacts: Minister of Music Tabbetha Richardson (w)855-6058 (c)386-2429 Audio Coordinator Dairen Richardson (c)386-2420 Media Coordinator Tabbetha Richardson (c)386-2429 Dance Coordinator Lisa Womack (c)238-7251 Live Stream Coordinator Steve Johnson (c)617-1192 Lighting Coordinator Heather Richardson (c)387-9153 1
Requirements For Membership: Application: Each person interested in becoming part of New Image Expressions Ministry must complete and return an application. Interview & Audition: We ask that you read the Ministry Handbook thoroughly before your interview/audition to insure that you understand everything about Expressions Ministry, and the general expectations of all its members. After you have read and completed the Guidelines information packet and returned it to the Minister of Music, you will be scheduled for an interview/audition. Assessment Period: After your interview/audition, if we feel that your ministry gifts are appropriate for Expressions Ministry, you will be placed on active status with Expressions Ministry. Rehearsals: Rehearsals are crucial for the effectiveness of the Expressions Ministry. Promptness, attentiveness and regular attendance are expected and necessary. Come prepared and ready to work. We have designated the following as our rehearsal times: Wednesdays: Band & Vocal Team Control Room Supervisor All Technicians Sunday AM: Band/Audio Vocal Team/Multi-Media Dance Team Control Room Supervisor All Technicians Sunday Practice Band/Audio/Vocals/Dance/Techs 6:15pm 6:15pm 6:15pm Immediately after service ****Please note that if you are not here by your designated time on Sunday morning you will not be allowed to participtate in the service**** (see schedule above for your designated time) 2
Requirements For Membership: New Image Church Partnership: We believe that there is blessing in being in covenant. If you are not a partner with New Image Church at the time of entrance into Expressions Ministry, our desire is that you become a partner during the next partnership service. In order to accomplish the vision set before us by Pastor Eric and see the corporate blessing fall on this house, we expect all Expressions Ministry Members to tithe into this local body. Attendance Guidelines: Attendance: As a member of Expressions Teams you are allowed to miss ONLY one Sunday every 4 months That s 3 Sunday s per year Example January -April =1 Sunday May-August =1 Sunday Sept.-Dec. =1 Sunday You must notify the Minister of Music 1 month prior to your absence You CANNOT miss major holiday services: Easter, Mother s Day, Father s Day July 4th, Christmas etc. You are expected to attend ALL major churchwide functions You are ecpected to attend services even if you are not on schedule to participate Worship Service Absences: If an unexpected sickness or emergency occurs, it is especially important that you notify the Minister of Music or you Dept. Leader no later than 9:00pm on Saturday or by 7:00am on Sunday or by 3pm on Wednesday. Otherwise, it is important for you to attend all weekly services. Tardies: You are considered tardy if you are more than 5 mins late. Three unexcused tardies will result in examining whether Expressions Ministry is the area of ministry for you. Remember being late affects the ENTIRE team. You are inconsiderate of your teammates when you are late. 3
Leave of Absence: If an extended absence from Expressions Ministry becomes necessary, it is required that a Leave of Absence form be obtained from the minister of music. After we receive the completed form, your leave will be in effect. A Leave of Absence is designed to be no longer than 90 days. If your situation prohibits you from returning within 90 days, we ask that you resign from this area of ministry. In the event you desire to return to this area of ministry, you will be interviewed and auditioned as a new member. The Audition Process: * See Minister of Music or team member to obtain Guidlines packet * Set up Interview/Audition with Minister of Music * You may attend as many rehearsals as you wish before your audition * Prepare 2 songs of your choice, preferably different styles, and prepare accordingly * If using a CD for vocal audition, please label with your name, song titile and song number * You may be asked to play or sing scales * If this is a vocal audition, you may be asked to harmonize with Minister of Music * After your initial interview and audition, you will be asked to participate in a rehearsal * Minister of Music will contact you in person to discuss your interview/audtion and rehearsal time. You may or may not be placed on active status within Expressions Ministry. After your interview/audition, if we feel that your ministry gifts are appropriate for Expressions Ministry, you will be placed on active status with the New Image Expressions Ministry. If we feel your ministry gifts do not fit with Expressions Ministry, we will help you find another ministry to serve. Platform Dress Code: We have a casual atmosphere for our Expressions team however we do follow a color schedule. Color Schedule: Colors will be place on the Planning Center Website Monthly. When in doubt wear black. Some colors to include in your wardrobe would be: Royal blue, Red, Navy, All Black, Khaki, White, Teal Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow, Brown, Green, Camoflauge and others will be added periodically. Planningcenteronline.com: Planningcenteronline.com is our main source of information and communication between praise team members and the minister of music. Once place on active status, your will receive an email asking you to login to planning center and to create a passcode. Once online you can view and listen to and download music, see and print lyrics sheets and chord charts, view service lineups and see what dates you are scheduled to participate. There are online tutorials for planning center on their site. You, alone, can enable text messaging by going to the people tab, selecting your name and then check enable text next to your mobile phone number. Notifications of dates you are selected to serve as well as any important information is sent via planning center to your phone and/or email. if you have any questions please see a team member or the minister of music for more information. Please view the New member tutorial on planning center for valuable information to help you get started. 4
New Image Expressions Ministry Application Name Address City State Zip Work # Cell # Home # Birth date Best time to call: AM PM E-mail Facebook Preferred communication: E-mail Phone Facebook What area of New Image Expressions Ministries are you interested in becoming involved? Audio Lighting Media Live Stream Video Choir ( Alto Soprano Tenor Bass) Praise Band Praise Team 1. Have you received formal training: Yes No 2. Are you comfortable singing/playing solos: Yes No 3. Are you a born again Believer? 4. Do you spend time daily in the word and in prayer? *** Detatch and return pages 5 & 6 *** 5. Can you faithfully attend the following rehearsals and services? Sunday 8:30AM Sunday Afternoon Rehearsal Wed. 6:15PM 6. How long have you attended NIC? Do you consider NIC your home church? 5
7. Are you an active tithe paying partner of NIC? 8. What kinds of music ministry, music projects and bands have you been involved with over the years? 9. Musically speaking, what would you consider to be your strengths? 10. Musically speaking, what would you consider to be your weaknesses? 11. Are there any areas of your life that would not be a positive example to the body of believers at New Image Church? 12. Feel free to tell us anything you think we should know about you. Please provide the name and phone number of the church where you last served Name Phone Number Please provide the names and phone numbers of at least two non-family references Name Phone Number Name Phone Number Guidelines and Audition Handbook Confirmation I have read the Expressions Ministry Guidelines and Audition Handbook and understand what is expected of me in the audition process and as a potential member of this area of ministry. Signature Date 6
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