Music Ministries

 The Music Ministry is one of many dimensions. Our objectives are:

• To lift up the name of Jesus
• To inspire worship and praise
• To lead God's army into a victorious battle
• To lead God's people into the Holy of Holies
• To be a testimony of God's amazing grace

Our music ministry consists of many different areas and opportunities of ministry. We are blessed with many talented people, however, we are always seeking to develop and involve new talent. We offer a variety of styles and sounds of music including Southern Gospel, Black Gospel, Pentecostal, Traditional, Christian Contemporary, Charismatic and Jewish.

Listed below are various opportunities to minister through music:

CELEBRATION OF PRAISE CHOIR - Membership is open with consultation with the Choir Director. The adult choir rehearses each Thursday evening from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Workshops and other specialized training is provided throughout the year. The Celebration of Praise Choir provides a great starting point into the music ministry. Involvement requires vocal experience, audition and a one-year commitment.

CELEBRATION OF PRAISE BAND - The Celebration of Praise Band rehearses each Thursday from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Membership is limited to space. Celebration of Praise Band focuses on exalting God and inviting Him to show His glory. This ministry utilizes musical talent in a wide variety of worship styles. Positions are filled by audition only. Musicians are selected based on a heart of worship, playing ability and experience. Team members should be able to proficiently play by ear and/or read music and easily adapt to a wide variety of musical styles. Please contact the church office to schedule an interview with the Lead Musician or the Worship Pastor.

CELEBRATION OF PRAISE WORSHIP TEAM - Membership is open with consultation with the Worship Pastor. All Worship Team members must first be a part of the Celebration of Praise Choir. This front-line ministry is selected based on an individual's passion for worship, vocal ability, experience and a strong commitment as a choir member. Further requirements include blending vocally with other team members and taking on an active leadership role in worship. Membership on this team requires an audition, participating in rehearsals and a one-year commitment. The Worship Team rehearses each Thursday from 8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIANS - We have been committed to designing with excellence a modern AVL system. We need experienced technicians in the following areas: (training is available). am consists of technically gifted individuals Operating PowerPoint and Microsoft Word and Outlook Express

• Operating a Soundcraft K2 Soundboard
• Operating CD/Pro Tools for playback and recoding
• Duplicating audio CD's and cassettes of worship services
• Designing light presentations and operating a pro light system

If you have experience in these areas, please contact the Music Office at Ext. 235 to schedule an appointment.