Lazy Mountain Bible Church

worship Ministry

The Worship Ministry encompasses all aspects of LMBC worship. From running live stream cameras to mixing sound to singing on stage, we work together to lead the congregation in worship to our Heavenly Father. We invite you to join us every Sunday in person or online as we seek "to know Christ and to make Him known". And if you'd like to plug in as a volunteer on the worship team, we'd love to bring you on board!

1 Chronicles 16:8-9

"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of his wondrous works!"

WORSHIP WITH US

Join us in-person Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 a.m. You can also tune-in virtually during our 11 a.m. service, which is live streamed to our YouTube channel. And if you're interested in viewing one of our past worship services, our live stream archive can be accessed on the Sermons page.

Ministry Values

Worship first. Music/audio/video second.

We seek to promote the Gospel, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and our abundant appreciation for and joy found in God through our worship ministry. Our goal is to be worshippers first, honoring God and engaging the Holy Spirit alongside the Church body. As a worship team, we do not exist to promote our music, online presence, or A/V quality, but to promote God and His Word.

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."

Colossians 3:16

People-focused. God-Centered.

We seek to uplift and encourage one another as we worship together. We value one another and seek to support our fellow team members. We also want our worship to be vertical as we praise God and horizontal as we serve and encourage His people. We strive to love one another as we seek unity within both our team and congregation.

A major component of this people-focused mentality is a servant's heart. We're here to serve one another on the team as well as the entire LMBC family. We model this mindset and heart attitude after Jesus and His life on Earth. In everything that we do, we strive to promote God and the impact He has on every facet of our lives.

"Nor did we seek glory from people, wether from you or from others [...] We were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own selves..."

1 Thessalonains 2:6a, 8

Interested in serving?

We'd love to have you join the team! Please read through the following information to get a feel for the worship ministry and how you might fit into it.

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Lazy Mountain Bible Church worship team! Whether you’re behind a computer, singing on stage, or mixing audio in the sound booth, you’re a part of the corporate worship of LMBC.

The Worship Ministry encompasses the musical, technical, and media-based element of Lazy Mountain Bible Church. We operate video cameras, lead the congregation in singing, operate the sermon slides, and more. In every area of this ministry, we seek to promote God, His word, and the Gospel message. No matter where you choose to plug in, you're a part of this mission, and you're here to serve God, the congregation, and your fellow team members.

Our team exists to guide and grow the congregation through worshipping the one true God. We work hard to provide servant leadership for you and everyone on the team so that we can all grow together and bring glory to Him. Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Worship first. Music/Audio/Video second.

Our goal is for every person to be a worshipper first, then a musician.
Volunteers need to have and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
As a volunteer and a member of the Church body, you are a reflection of God and the Church in every facet of life. Therefore, we expect volunteers to reflect their love for God in how they live and treat others. As leaders on stage and online, we are “worshippers” first and work hard to grow our hearts in that direction both inside and outside the church environment.
You must willingly participate and grow as a worshipper and follower of God in your own life.
The measurement of success will not be how good we sound or how well we did. Instead, it will be measured by how authentically we worshipped God, personally and corporately.

Strive toward humility with hearts to serve one another

As a member of the Worship Team, you’re not only serving the congregation, but your fellow volunteers as well. We want to make sure that everyone on the team is working hard to create a cooperative, communicative team. As such, we expect volunteers to devote their full attention to the position to which they are assigned.
We strive for unity within the team and our congregation.
We will work hard to put other’s first, love each other, work towards unity, handle conflict quickly, and honor Christ with our words and attitudes. We want to be pouring out love toward others in all that we do by adopting a selfless attitude.
We ask you to take direction with a humble heart and submit to the guidance of the team leader when serving.
A servant’s heart is absolutely key. We are here to serve each other as well as the LMBC family.

We are a vital, living part of our Church body

In order to be in sync with the leadership, vision, theology, and body life of our Church, all Worship Team members will be asked to be active participants at our Church. This includes…

Attending Sunday morning worship services
Joining a Bible study or small group
One-on-one discipleship

We are accountable to each other and God as we strive to follow him as a local expression of his church in this community

What’s expected of you

You must be available to participate in the rehearsal for the Sunday you are playing. Band, vocalists, sound engineers, and projection teams are expected to attend both rehearsals (Thursday night and Sunday morning).

We want to ensure that we have taken the necessary time to build community, to grow spiritually and come together as a ministry team.
This ensures that our sound, lights, and presentation teams are on board and ready by the end of that practice for Sunday’s service.

You must be committed to practice at home and come to rehearsal prepared. Rehearsal is the time to pull it all together, not learn something new. This ensures that you respect everyone else’s time and effort.
You must be proficient with your vocal, technical, or instrumental skills.
We are not about perfection. However, we are constantly striving to improve our ministry.
There is abundant grace from your leaders and fellow team members. Full effort will be made to help the team reach their potential.

Requirements

Each team member is required to:

Have and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
Attend Connect 1 & 2 and be an active member of LMBC.
Be called to join the Worship/Media Team.
Complete an interview with the Worship and/or Media Director.
Attend required rehearsals/services.
Be available at least once a month for an additional meeting or training outside of normal service
Worship: Be able to read chord charts (instrumentalists)/Be able to harmonize and sing lead (vocalists).
Media: Have a basic understanding of computer software and hardware and what makes quality audio/visual material.

Preparation

What you can expect from us:

Positions assigned at least one week in advance and consistent communication regarding duties.
Set lists and basic service outline at least a week before rehearsal, including chords, lyrics, and recordings.
All equipment powered on and assistance with setup prior to the start of service.

What's expected of you:

Come spiritually prepared to rehearsals, sound checks, and services.
Familiarize yourself with songs and order of service prior to rehearsal.
Strive to commit songs to memory so you won’t be dependent on charts during services.
Worship: Know your parts before rehearsal and practice all songs for one hour before your scheduled ministry time.
Media: Basic understanding of set up and operation of equipment (Training provided).

Ability to review and moderate incoming comments and questions online (If applicable).

How often will you lead?

Our goal is 1-2 Sundays a month during all Sunday services.

Live stream only operates during 2nd service. Volunteers are encouraged to attend first service.

Special events as consistent with our mission.

What should you wear?

Dress in a style you’re comfortable in.
Make sure your clothes are neat, clean, in good repair, and appropriate for our environment.
Dress with modesty. For example, exposed cleavage or very tight pants are not acceptable.

What should you bring while in service?

Food and water. We usually finish around lunchtime on Sunday.
Audio/Visual materials and electronics that are not directly related to your LMBC ministry should not be used while serving.

Participation in worship services

Attend worship at LMBC at least 3 Sundays a month, whether you are serving or not.
Attend one full service (Sunday School or Main Service) on Sundays you lead.

Rehearsals and Arrival

What you can expect:

Thursday Rehearsal:

Band & Vocals: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Computer/Projector Operator: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning Run-Through:

Band & Vocals: 7:30-8:45 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Computer/Projector Operator: 7:30-8:45 a.m. unless otherwise notified.

Sunday Morning Live Stream (2nd Service):

Live Stream Switcher & Camera: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Consistent communication from leadership about expectations and scheduling

Advanced notifications (at least 1 month) for special events and rehearsals.

Hard work, a fun environment, relationship building, and discipleship!

What's expected of you:

Vocalists, band members, audio engineers, and projector operators are required to attend both Thursday rehearsal and Sunday run-through. If you’re not available for practice, consider yourself unavailable to serve that week.
All scheduled team members are required to attend Sunday run-through and service as scheduled.
Be set up, warmed up, and ready to begin by the scheduled start time.
Come with a positive attitude and a heart to serve!

Scheduling

All scheduling is done online via Planning Center and will be communicated via email, text, and/or the Planning Center Services mobile app.
Check the schedule at least once a week in case an email doesn’t arrive.
Our goal is to have enough team members for a one-Sunday-a-month rotation.
Block out and update unavailable dates in Planning Center as needed.
Enter expected absences into Planning Center no less than one week before rehearsal.
Communicate with your team leader consistently and honestly about needs, availability, and service. If possible, try to find a replacement if something comes up.

Notify your team leader immediately of emergency absences.