Music Ministry Covenant Agreement
This voluntary covenant agreement exists to serve as a basic guideline by which team members will adhere to. To join the TCGSCH Praise & Worship Ministry, you must be a born-again Christian, and agree to this covenant. If you are currently serving through this Ministry, you agree to the same. The participants in the covenant are you, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the TCGSCH Praise & Worship Team.
Purpose: This covenant is not meant for legalism, rather, it is rendered for the purpose of order in the Ministry.
Belief: We believe that we are called to the Ministry of Worship manifested through music. We believe that it's only through Jesus that one can truly worship. (John 4:24)
Discipleship: We intend to grow as Christians through deliberate practice of Christian discipleship in private worship, personal bible study, and prayer. A member must exhibit a growing knowledge of God's Word (2 Tim 2:15). We also make every effort to attend prayer meetings, bible studies, core classes, leadership training, and other opportunities of growth offered by the church. Each member is encouraged to discover and develop his/her primary and other gifts as stated in Romans 12, and make manifest the fruit of the Spirit in our lives (Galatians 5:22).
An aspiring member must be able to display musical ability in vocals and instruments, must have been a faithful, active member of TCGSCH for a period of three consecutive months, and intends to maintain sole membership in TCGSCH . He or she must be willing to attend rehearsals until such time as the leadership decides inclusion during Friday Bible Study General Assemblies and/or Sunday Worship Services. He or she must faithfully attend future Praise & Worship discipleship classes provided by the leadership of the Church.
Testimony: We agree to practice a lifestyle representing the Lord Jesus and His precepts through our words and deeds. We will intentionally share Jesus to others whenever an opportunity arises. We understand that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit and as such, must not be given to alcohol consumption.
Membership: We exhibit active membership by regularly attending Worship Services and through consistent giving to the finances of the Church through our tithes and offerings. We regard giving as another form of worship.
As members, we agree to submit to the leadership of our Pastor and his office. We seek to be a contributor to the vision he receives from God. As young people, we exchange mutual respect with our older team members and mentors by being teachable.
Team Players: As team members, we do not seek to bring glory to ourselves, rather, we bring all glory to God. We strive to keep unity, but without compromise. We agree to lift each other up, but also render necessary discipline w/o offense as needed. When we are not leading, we will serve as an example of being spiritually connected with God through our worship.
As part of this Ministry, it is vital that we will show respect and courtesy to our team members by arriving promptly during rehearsals and coming prepared with each our own craft. It is our responsibility to improve well on our gifts. We will notify the Praise Team leader or designate if we are not available for rehearsals and/or services. Furthermore, should we be absent during rehearsal, we expect someone in the team to serve in our behalf.
All opinions and ideas for the betterment of the Ministry will be considered and discussed accordingly. The final decision will be made by the Pastor, and the Chairman of the Praise & Worship Ministry or designate.
