Worship Team Application

Before you apply, please read and understand the following:

Commitment & Expectations
1. Skills (1 Samuel 16:15-18; Psalm 33:3) – Must be able to learn up to 4 songs within a 4-day period.
a. Vocalists – Must be able to sing melody, quickly learn harmony (when required), and sing/blend with other vocalists.
b. Instrumentalists – Must know how to play chords/notes using chord charts and/or by ear.
c. Audio/Visual Techs – Must be able to use computers & video cameras and quickly learn how to use other sound booth equipment.
2. Humility (Philippians 2:3-4; Proverbs 1:2-3; James 4:10) – Must have a teachable spirit; be able to receive coaching, constructive criticism, and feedback; and work well with others.
3. Technology – Must have access to the internet, email, and a printer.
4. Frequent Home Practice (Colossians 3:23-24) – All music & lyrics should be learned before rehearsals.
5. Weekly Rehearsal – Every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
6. Early Arrival (Philippians 2:3) – Must arrive 10 minutes before each scheduled service.
7. Communication – Respond within 24 hours to emails and texts.
8. Spiritual Maturity (Mark 12:30-31; Matthew 28:19; James 1:23-25) – Must be willing to participate in our church’s discipleship process and regularly attend worship service (even when you’re not scheduled to serve on the worship team).

Equipment Requirements
All instrumentalists must have their own equipment. Whie some equipment is provided (i.e., drum sets) you are still required to have your own equipment at home for personal practice.

Onboarding Process
1. Complete the attached application.
2. Audition with the team after a Sunday worship service.
3. Within 1 week of your audition, the worship leader will inform you of your selection or non-selection to the team and provide feedback.
4. If selected for the team, complete a 90-day probation period that reveals your commitment and compatibility.
5. After completing the 90-day probation period, the worship leader will inform you of your permanent selection to the team or discuss other ministry options.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

Birthday

Address

This address will receive a confirmation email

Phone Number

Phone Type

If using a cell phone, do you receive text messages?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What position(s) do you wish to serve in? Please select all positions you wish to audition for.

Vocals Piano/Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Drums Audio/Visual Other

Please note: The OBBC worship team utilizes a service called Planning Center where team members are expected to login weekly to:
- RSVP for rehearsals & worship services
- Listen to scheduled songs
- Review/study lyrics and/or chords charts, and
- Practice on their own prior to team rehearsals

Planning Center also offers an app for iOS and Android devices. Those selected for the team must download this app.

Do you have access to the internet and an email you check regularly?

Are you disciplined when it comes to practicing at home?

We currently rehearse on Sundays at 8:30am-9:30am. Are you willing and able to commit to rehearsals?

Are you willing to learn to sing in other languages (i.e. Spanish, Farsi, Igbo, etc.))?

Are you able to arrive up to 10-15 minutes before rehearsal/service starts?

Do you find arriving on time important?

Do you find it important to live in a manner that pleases The Lord?

MINISTRY POSITION(S) OF INTEREST

You are only required to fill out the section(s) you are interested in:
Vocalists, Instrumentalists, or Tech

Vocalists:

Do you know your vocal range?

What part(s) do you sing? Please select one or more. Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

Can you find and sing harmony?

Have you had any formal vocal training?

How would you rate your skill level?

How is your ability to learn by ear?

How is your ability to quickly learn music?

Explain any experience you’ve had with singing.

Instrumentalists:

What instrument(s) do you play? (list all that you are applying for)

How would you rate your skill level?

How is your ability to read chord charts?

How is your ability to learn by ear?

How is your ability to quickly learn music?

Explain any experience you’ve had with playing your instrument(s).

Tech:

Which position are you interested in serving in?

How quickly can you learn technical info?

Explain any experience or training (if any) you have in these areas.

AUDITION INFO

Vocalists/instrumentalists are required to audition for the team. Two songs will be performed during the audition: "How Great is Our God" and a second worship song of your choice.

“How Great is Our God”

Reference track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk

Lyrics: https://genius.com/Chris-tomlin-how-great-is-our-god-lyrics

Vocalists are to choose a Scripturally-sound worship song they would be comfortable leading.

Instrumentalists are to choose a Scripturally-sound worship song they would be comfortable playing.

What song will you be singing/playing for your audition?

Please provide a YouTube link to the song.

What Sunday are you available to audition?

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

How and when did you come to know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior?

Explain your current relationship with The Lord. How are you growing in a deeper relationship with Him?

Why do you want to be on the worship team? In the position that you’re applying for?

If you are chosen for the worship team, in what area(s) would you want to grow in most?

For vocalists and instrumentalists: If you are not chosen for the worship team, would you be interested in serving in another ministry area (A/V team)?

APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS

By checking the box below, I agree that I have read and clearly understand the expectations to participate on the worship team at Open Bible Baptist Church. I can commit to these guidelines. I also understand that the information included in this application will be held confidential by the church staff.

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