WANT TO SERVE ON THE music TEAM?

Thank you for your interest in serving on The King’s Church Music Team. We are excited about the potential of partnering with you in the mission of seeing a greater worship of Jesus through declaring and displaying the gospel. The overall goal and purpose of The King’s Church Music Team is to foster the gifts and skills / of a diverse collective / in willfully magnifying the grace and glory of Jesus Christ / through musical worship. The following form serves as Part I in a pipeline developed for musicians interested in serving on Sunday mornings. Upon submission, you will be contacted by a Director of the Music Team regarding next steps.

THE PIPELINE:

PHASE 1: You must be a covenant member of The King’s Church. If you are in the process of pursuing membership, please specify. You must also be an active member of a City Group. If you are serving in other areas at The King’s Church, please specify that as well.
PHASE 2: You must complete the following form. Upon submission, you will be contacted by a Music Director of the Music Team.
PHASE 3: You must audition for your instrument(s) with a Music Director at an agreed upon time and date. Auditions are scheduled upon return of application.

NOTE: Do not let an audition intimidate or deter you from serving in this area! It is simply a method for identifying musical proficiency. ALL CURRENT TEAM MEMBERS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE AUDITION PROCESS.

PHASE 4: You must complete Part II by answering questions concerning Bob Kauflin’s Worship Matters.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Instrument

if multiple, please list in order of proficiency)

If Female Vocalist

Please check your preferred range of vocal comfort

2nd ALTO

1ST ALTO

2ND SOPRANO

1ST SOPRANO

If Male Vocalist

Please check your preferred range of vocal comfort

BASS

BARITONE

2ND TENOR

1ST TENOR

If vocalist, what is your proficiency in singing harmonies?

Musical performance experience (any and all; does not have to be ministry specific)

In your skill, what would you consider to be your greatest weakness and/or hindrance?

In your skill, what would you consider to be your greatest strength and/or asset?

Why do you want to serve on The King’s Church Music Team?

Are you currently serving or plan to serve in any other areas at The King’s Church?

What scripture(s) has had the greatest impact on you wanting to exercise your gifts for ministry?

Please provide the name of your city group leader

If you are not yet a part of a City Group or a member of the church, use the space below to provide any comments.

If applicable, please provide the name, church and contact info of your previous Pastor/Music Director

Part II: Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin

Thank you for taking the time to read Worship Matters. Please know the following questions are not meant to intimidate you from pursuing this particular ministry, but to challenge you in thinking through some of the areas that are covered. As you read, pray, and reflect, it is my prayer you will be honest and transparent in your answers. We serve a great God who delights in our praise and is worthy of our time and attention. Worship matters.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Chapter Two: “My Heart: What Do I Love?”

In your own words, describe how 2 Kings 17:33 speaks to idol worship. Does it apply to us today? More specifically, are there idols that need to be exposed and put to death in your life?

Kauflin states, “God wants us to love him more than our instruments and music. More than our possessions, food, and ministry. More than our wife and children. More than our own lives.” Above all else, Christ calls us to follow him. What role do your gifts and talents play in the greater call to follow Jesus?

Chapter Three: “My Mind: What Do I Believe?”

What role does theology and doctrine play in the singing of “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs”?

Kauflin provides three overarching misconceptions when it comes to musical worship in relation to biblical doctrine. In your own words, briefly explain the lack of understanding in each: Studying this stuff [doctrine and theology] shouldn’t be so hard, We know God better through music than through words., and theology and doctrine cause problems.

Chapter Four: “My Hands: What Do I Practice?”

Is skill important?

What is our responsibility to the gifts God has given us?

How do our skills shape both our ministry and our personal walk with Christ?

Chapter Five: “My Life: What Do I Model?”

How do our personal lives affect and contribute to our roles on the Music Team? Conversely, how does the Music Team affect and contribute to our personal lives?

Chapter Six: “What Does a Worship Leader Do?”

What does it mean to “lead people into God’s presence”? Concerning the Sunday morning corporate worship event, is this the Music Team’s responsibility? Why or why not?

In light of your reading, who do you believe is tasked with being the music directors (i.e., “worship leaders”) at The King’s Church?

Chapters 7-17: “A Working Definition of a Worship Leader”

Using chapters 7-17 as a guide and the definition below, explain “What is the purpose of a worship leader?” A faithful worship leader Magnifies the greatness of God In Jesus Christ Through the power of the Holy Spirit By skillfully combining God’s Word With music, Thereby motivating the gathered church To proclaim the gospel, To cherish God’s presence, And to live for God’s glory.

Closing Thoughts

Thank you for your time and patience with this packet. At the very least, I hope it conveys an equal importance across all aspects of the corporate worship gathering. In closing, please take a moment to consider the following questions. No need to write anything down unless you choose to do so. Take this time to simply pray and think through them.

Can you be part of a team? Are you okay setting your personal preferences aside for the greater good of the team and the even greater glory of God?
Can you view direction as an opportunity to submissively serve, opposed to a form of creative oppression?
Can you serve with excellence while extending grace to others and more importantly yourself?
Can you handle critique?
Can you humbly receive praise?
Will this be good – no, beneficial for your family?

Best regards,

Ryan Whitfield | Associate Pastor

The King’s Church of Lakeland

P: (850) 597-0213

E: ryan@thekingschurchlakeland.com