Our Worship Ministry is a deeply committed community of vocal and instrumental musicians, plus sound and video technicians who love worshiping God and serving together.

We’re excited that you’re interested in being a part of the worship team at Church on the Sound!  It is a fun, challenging, and rewarding ministry. If God has gifted you with musical or technical talent, we want you to be able to use it for His glory! This is a somewhat complex ministry with many moving parts. So, for your advantage, and that of the worship ministry as a whole, there is a short process to become a regularly-scheduled member of the worship team. Here are the first few steps…

• Prayerfully consider your involvement.
• Please read the following information in its entirety (There is a lot of important information that you will need to know).
• Fill out the application and submit it online.
• Someone on the worship leadership team will follow up with you.

The first Core Value at Church on the Sound is valuing the Presence of God--we aspire to recognize and respond to His presence in all we do, whether on or off the stage.  Members of our worship team are sensitive to the Spirit.  They have the ability to follow the prophetic flow while supporting the worship leader within the structure of the song.  Rather than rehearsing and repeating songs we listen to, it is our desire to learn the framework of the song with excellence, and use the song as a tool to facilitate new and fresh moments in response to the Holy Spirit.

We desire to equip our people to live a life of worship, wherever they live, work, study, play or shop. Living in close relationship with God is an awesome and humbling privilege that we encourage at every opportunity.  The worship ministry seeks to enhance that relationship by giving our people an opportunity to praise God together during our Sunday service, and then send them out to be God’s hands and feet the other 99% of the week.

_{Spiritual Preparation:}

Worship on a platform is the overflow of a lifestyle of worship and a heart that is well-cultivated throughout the week. Personal spiritual intimacy with Jesus is our FIRST priority. Team members commit to living a lifestyle of worship inside and outside of the church.  We seek to grow our personal relationships with the Lord, and spend time in His presence continuously in our day to day so that we can be Spirit-led.  How can we lead people where we haven’t gone ourselves?

_{Musical Preparation:}

Rehearsals are infinitely smoother when everyone has listened to, practiced with and memorized the scheduled music. Being prepared also means having any gear or equipment that you intend to use on Sunday with you for practice (chord charts are provided on via email or chartbuilder).

_{Teachable Spirit:}

When ideas or suggestions are shared and received with a positive attitude, it helps build a stronger, more unified team. If technical, musical, or other challenges arise, maintain a positive attitude and help keep team morale high. Be open to constructive feedback from the worship leader or band leader. Their goal is to help you grow, develop your gifts, and bring out your full potential, so remain patient, humble, and receptive to their guidance.

_{Attendance and Punctuality:}

The more we connect, the more we will operate in unity.  It is crucial for all worship team members to build and foster relationships. We build relationships by finding ways to communicate and be present even when our personal schedules are pressing.  We prioritize team events (leadership meetings, team nights, team meetings, etc).  We respond promptly to team messages when a response is necessary. In order to build community, we need to be present.  Some team events are on the calendar for several months. Team members add events to their personal calendars and communicate conflicts in a timely manner to protect the time and schedules of others. Arriving early to rehearsals and services is always a good idea. If an unexpected situation arises and you know you will be late, please communicate this as quickly as possible with the worship leader.

_Dress:

COS has a relaxed, informal dress code, but there are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind. Please dress modestly and appropriately for the stage, avoiding low-cut tops, form-fitting clothing, or anything that may distract from worship. Consider the height of the stage when choosing the length of skirts. Our goal is to keep the focus on God, and anything that draws unnecessary attention away from Him can be a hindrance to that goal. Even when you are not on stage, please dress in a way that reflects your role as a visible representative of the worship team. If your clothing does not meet these guidelines, you may be asked to make an adjustment before leading. This decision is at the discretion of the director or worship leader.

_Flexibility:

The worship pastor and/or band leader always tries to give adequate notice of schedule or set list changes. While it is not uncommon for these changes to take place, it is only done when necessary. It is recommended that you periodically check your email to view any potential changes.

_{Culture of Honor:}

As warriors on the front lines, we already know that there is nothing more bothersome to the enemy than the people of God, speaking and singing praises to the Lord.  One way the enemy tries to influence our worship is by stirring division within the church and even within the team.  We will not only work to recognize this tactic, but we will work to abolish it by honoring others.  If there is a disagreement, we will go directly to the one we are in disagreement with rather than stirring divisiveness through gossip.  We will not allow resentment to linger and build, and we will work to resolve differences quickly.

Once you submit your application, the Worship Director will contact you to arrange an audition time.   On the day of auditions, you will be auditioning in front of the Worship Director and a few other worship leaders.  The leader will communicate with you prior to the rehearsal about the song or songs for your audition. Usually we ask that you learn one or two songs that we are currently leading at COS.  If you are auditioning as a vocalist, you will be asked to demonstrate the ability to sing harmonies in addition to the melody during your audition.  

Auditions are, by nature, a little intimidating. We will try to make the process as relaxed as possible. In some cases, it may be evident that an applicant’s skills have not developed enough to serve on a regularly scheduled basis. Should this be the case, those conducting the audition will give some advice on how the applicant can improve through follow up correspondence. After some time and practice another audition may be scheduled.

Serving on the Worship team involves committing to 7:00-8:30pm on Tuesdays and 7:30am - 12:30pm on Sunday Mornings for the weeks you are scheduled.