MUSIC MINISTRY VISION

 

Our vision is for the creation of an environment that encourages and

enables participants to be equipped to lead the congregation in worship.

MUSIC MINISTRY GOALS     

to identify and develop the musical talent of the

Church to inspire fellow musicians, fellow worship leaders and the

congregation through the use of musical talents                                 

to bring together the choir, organists, and praise teams in unified

expression to provide a variety of instruments/styles with different teams, in

order to allow the congregation to fully express praise to our Lord

to emphasize a spirit of worship while maintaining musical excellence

to allow for spiritual expression in all of its dimensions: thanks,

praise, confession, supplication

Scriptural Foundation

It came to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one

sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they

lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of

music, and praised the Lord, saying, For He is good; for His mercy

endureth forever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the

house of the LORD; So that the priests could not stand to minister by

reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the House of

God (2 Chronicles 5:13-14).

Purpose
The music ministry is to act as a vehicle to usher in the presence of
God. It is to set and establish an atmosphere that is conducive to
worship, enabling (a) the presence of God to move freely among the
congregation and (b) each person in the congregation to experience
Christ on a personal level. The music ministry should serve as an
enhancement to the worship service (Not distraction), preparing the
people for the delivery of the Word of God. It is not an end in itself,
but neither is it a means of filling gaps in the worship experience. The
music ministry should not be used as a piece of scenic background, but
rather as an active, participatory, and integral part of the worship
service.

Vision/Mission Statement

As a music ministry, our primary mission is to magnify and glorify
Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:16-17) in everything we do. Furthermore, it
is also the mission of the music ministry to facilitate the fulfillment
of the overall mission and vision of this church through the delivery
of: (A) Spiritual and spirit-led music that enhances the worship
service; (B) Anointed music that edifies, inspires, and challenges the
body of Christ and further enables them to experience Christ on a
personal level; (C)Through-provoking and intelligent music that
continues to raise the level of consciousness of the people to the
awesome nature of the God we serve through praise and worship; (D)
Christ-centered music that boldly shares the “Good News” with those
who are lost; (E) Dynamic, multifaceted music for a diverse congregation
that will not be mired in mediocrity or tradition, but continues to push
the edges of the envelope so that effective ministry can take place in
any atmosphere and at anytime; (F) Innovative, fresh, and creative music
that is unique to this church while also reaching into the past to
bridge the gap between young and old Christians alike; and (G) Training
that equips, empowers, and enables others to grow and realize their full
potential in the area of music ministry.


God Bless to all...

The Definition of Music Ministry

  The Definition of Music Ministry

The profession, duties and services of a musician in a religious setting define a music ministry. Those in the music ministry are responsible for directing and making music for religious worship during church services.Music ministry is focused on serving, rather than performing. All the music made is meant to bring both the musicians and congregation closer to God. As part of the ministry, music directors also lead the  musicians in prayer before services..

Responsibilities of Praise & Worship Teams

A church praise and worship teams lead the congregation in song during weekly services and other gatherings. The team may include a full choir and a full band or just a handful of singers and musicians. The specific duties of the praise and worship team may differ from church to church, but generally these teams carry the responsibility of selecting and preparing music for Sunday morning worship. Worship teams may also organize other artistic means of worshiping such as dance, drama and visual art.

Musical Worship

o    Many churches have praise and worship teams instead of more traditional church choirs to lead the congregation in worship through song. The praise team's leader or the music minister selects songs to sing at each service. The team of musicians and singers practices the songs throughout the week in preparation for the weekly worship service. Praise and worship teams differ from choirs in that they tend to sing more contemporary, upbeat worship songs rather than traditional hymns. The praise and worship team is also responsible for setting the mood and engaging the congregation during the worship service. You might see a praise team leading people to clap their hands.

Private Worship

o    Members of praise and worship teams are expected to remain worshipful throughout the week. As leaders of the worship life of the church, the team holds the responsibility of leading others by example. Daily time spent giving praise privately through song, prayer or acts of kindness is expected of members of the team. Additionally, the praise and worship team holds the responsibility of entering each rehearsal and worship service with a genuine spirit of thankfulness and a heart for worship.

Prayer and Encouragement

o    Every position of leadership in a church involves regular prayer for the life of the church. Praise and worship teams should regularly pray for church members, leaders and pastors, with special emphasis placed on the spirit of worship cultivated in the church body. Members of the praise team should pray as a group and individually for the effectiveness of public worship services. Praise team members should encourage one another as well as members of the church body in spiritual growth.

Committment

o    The praise and worship team members must have a high level of commitment to their beliefs, the church and their instruments. All members of praise and worship teams should attend every weekly practice and  warm-up. Likewise, the team holds a responsibility to present a high-quality worship service, polishing songs and doing their best to avoid technical glitches. Individual members should continue to practice their musical instrument or vocal technique as a way of giving back.

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Non-Musical Worship

o    In some churches, praise and worship teams may also be responsible for coordinating non-musical forms of worship. The team may organize a dance ministry or a drama group as additional means of offering praise and reaching out to others. These groups may perform alongside the musical praise and worship team or separately. Praise teams also organize worship-based outreach events, taking music, dance and drama to schools, prisons or other places in the community.

GOD BLESS TO ALL,,