Worship Teams- Information & Interest form -
Thank you for expressing interest in our worship leadership teams here at GUMC!
The Worship and Arts staff at GUMC is always looking for those in our church community who desire to use their gifts of music and the arts, especially as it relates to our worship!
At GUMC we consider our Worship Leadership Team those who lead worship every couple of weeks, through the medium of music; including vocal team members, soloists and band members.
On this page, you will find several items that will help you understand the process and expectations for becoming part of a team. A simple, 3-step process is outlined below.
We are grateful for your interest! If after reviewing this information you still have further questions, please feel free to contact us at anytime. We’d love to hear from you!
This process is designed to help our worship staff to get to know you better and to offer you the greatest opportunity for your gifts and passions to be used here at GUMC.
1. Complete the Worship Leadership Interview Form (below). Submit this form to the Worship and Arts Ministry staff.
Once the form is received, you will be contacted for a musical interview, based on needs and giftedness!
2. Take part in a music interview.
Once a date for a musical interview is set, you will be invited to the interview.
A packet for that interview will be sent to you and a specific time set for your interview.
The packet may include recording and printed copies of the music for your interview
and helpful tips on how to prepare!
3. Take part in a personal interview.
Once the written and musical interview is completed, a personal time to talk with the worship staff is arranged.
That time may be just after the musical interview, or later.
This time is designed to offer the opportunity to get to know you better, and for you to ask any questions you might have about the ministry and possible roles!
Worship Leadership Team opportunities The Worship and Arts Ministry at GUMC offers a variety of ministry opportunities for those who desire to use their gifts and share their hearts with others. Listed below are the current opportunities for adults 18 and older who love to sing or play an instrument, and desire to use their talents in ministry. Worship Leadership Vocal Teams The worship leadership vocal teams are the those that assist in leading worship in our weekend services and other music and worship events. In addition to musical ability, participants of these teams are also those who demonstrate a passion for worship in the life of the church. Soloist The soloist team is comprised of vocalists who have demonstrated the vocal ability and the communications skills to minister to the congregation as a soloist. We call these moments in our service “Testimony in Song”, where these moments become times where we underscore, and make more effective, particular moments in worship. Being a part of this team may require less rehearsal and music to learn, but it can also mean sharing your gifts less often. Worship Vocal Team members can serve as active soloists as well. Instrumentalist The worship bands are small instrumental sections that play on stage each week, or every other. The bands assist in leading worship in our weekend services and other music and worship events, and would include drums, keys, guitars, brass, winds, percussion, etc. In addition to musical ability, participants on these teams are also those who demonstrate a passion for worship in the life of the church. Instrumentalists may also be vocal leaders. GUMC Choir There is no interview or audition required for this team. The choir’s main role is to offer worship leadership in our services. Making lasting friendships and growing deeper in your understanding of the worship journey are just two of the many benefits of being part of this team. More details on choir participation can be received on request. We don't have many that serve in a choir role on the GUMC worship teams currently.
The Worship and Arts Ministry at GUMC offers a variety of ministry opportunities for those who desire to use their gifts and share their hearts with others. Listed below are the current opportunities for adults 18 and older who love to sing or play an instrument, and desire to use their talents in ministry.
Worship Leadership Vocal Teams
The worship leadership vocal teams are the those that assist in leading worship in our weekend services and other music and worship events. In addition to musical ability, participants of these teams are also those who demonstrate a passion for worship in the life of the church.
Soloist
The soloist team is comprised of vocalists who have demonstrated the vocal ability and the communications skills to minister to the congregation as a soloist. We call these moments in our service “Testimony in Song”, where these moments become times where we underscore, and make more effective, particular moments in worship. Being a part of this team may require less rehearsal and music to learn, but it can also mean sharing your gifts less often. Worship Vocal Team members can serve as active soloists as well.
Instrumentalist
The worship bands are small instrumental sections that play on stage each week, or every other. The bands assist in leading worship in our weekend services and other music and worship events, and would include drums, keys, guitars, brass, winds, percussion, etc. In addition to musical ability, participants on these teams are also those who demonstrate a passion for worship in the life of the church. Instrumentalists may also be vocal leaders.
GUMC Choir
There is no interview or audition required for this team. The choir’s main role is to offer worship leadership in our services. Making lasting friendships and growing deeper in your understanding of the worship journey are just two of the many benefits of being part of this team. More details on choir participation can be received on request. We don't have many that serve in a choir role on the GUMC worship teams currently.
Get Involved You may pick up an information packet in our Welcome Center or contact R. Bailey Allen; Director of Modern Music & Worship and begin the process to get involved with the Worship Team. Please send us your name & email address below and we will be in contact with you!
Get Involved
You may pick up an information packet in our Welcome Center or contact R. Bailey Allen; Director of Modern Music & Worship and begin the process to get involved with the Worship Team. Please send us your name & email address below and we will be in contact with you!
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Worship Leadership Team Values
The Worship Leadership Teams are made up of the band members, soloists, and vocal team members who lead on stage during our worship services here at GUMC. Being a part of the Worship Leadership Team at GUMC is one of the most visible ministries in the church. When a part of this team, you will be actively leading our congregation into worship, either as a band member or a vocalist, and your commitment to Christ and His church will be on display during each service that you lead. As you prayerfully consider a role on the Worship Leadership Team the following values will help you understand the commitment that is asked of our participating team members.
Personal Discipleship and Commitment to God’s Church
- A Worship Leadership Team Member should be a Christ follower and committed to
the purposes and values of GUMC, should maintain a positive testimony for Christ
both in and outside the church and must complete the three steps of the Worship Leadership
interview process as described prior.
Terms of Commitment and Repeated Terms
A Worship Leadership Team Member term lasts for a minimum of one year.
Musical Commitment
A Worship Team Leader is expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and services for their teams, to arrive on time and be prepared musically and spiritually.
Spending personal preparation time outside of rehearsals may be required.
Worship Leadership Team Covenant
1. Holding my gifts loosely and not comparing myself, my gifts, my abilities or my opportunities to serve, to that of other members on the team. (Psalm 123:2, 1 Corinthians 12:22-25).
2. Taking the personal responsibility to regularly prepare myself spiritually to be the most effective worship leader I can be outside of rehearsals and services. (2 Corinthians 8:5)
3. Remaining open to input and guidance from my leaders and teammates. (Hebrews 13:17)
4. Cultivating a lifestyle outside of the church that represents Christ’s principals and values. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
5. Demonstrating respect to my teammates by coming to rehearsals prepared and on time, on the dates I am scheduled. Philippians 2:2)
6. Eliminating gossip or disparaging conversations about my teammates or leaders and caring enough to confront when I feel I have been wronged. (Ephesians 4:3, Psalm 133:1, Matthew 18:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 12:26)
7. Carrying the attitude of patience and encouragement with all of my teammates no matter where they are in their development and gift strength. (1 Corinthians 12:26, Hebrews 10:24, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Proverbs 3:27)
8. Carrying myself with an attitude of humility and honor no matter what my position or opportunities may be on the team. (1 Chronicles 22)
In Rory Noland’s book, The Heart of the Artist, Rory lists 10 characteristics specifically aimed at comparing the volunteer worship team member to the called worship team member.
1. Volunteers see their involvement at the church as community service.People called of God see it as a ministry.
2. Volunteers whine about what it is going to cost to serve. People called of God are committed to serving period.
3. Volunteers shrink back from resolving relational conflict.People called of God seek to resolve relational conflict for the sake of the unity in the church.
4. Volunteers look at rehearsal as another commitment they are obligated to fulfill.People called of God look forward to another opportunity to be used by God.
5. Volunteers do no or little outside practicing or preparation.People who are called of God come to rehearsals and performances as prepared as possible.
6. Volunteers are not open to constructive criticism; they get defensive about it. People called of God are grateful for the feedback because they want to be the best they can be.
7. Volunteers feel threatened by the talents of others.People of God praise Him for distributing gifts and talents as He chooses.
8. Volunteers want to quit at the first sign of adversity or discouragement.Called people of God dig in and persevere.
9. Volunteers find their main source of fulfillment in their talents and abilities.People called of God know that being used by God is the most fulfilling thing you can do with your life.
10. Volunteers can’t handle being put into situations in which they are going to be stretched.People called of God respond to God’s call with humble dependence on Him.