Media Policy

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father through Him...Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
Colossians 3:16-17, 23-24

WELCOME!
The scripture above clearly communicates what is expected of each of us who are called to serve in ministry.  Though very rewarding, there are responsibilities that each of us must align ourselves with in order to follow God's instruction for a healthy ministry.  It is exciting to know that as we yield our lives and gifts to God, He will in turn use us to make a difference in the hearts of the people of this great congregation, community, and the world.

PURPOSE

This ministry exists to encourage, to equip and to exalt. In a world full of hurt and disappointment, our message is one of hope and peace. Our testimony and example will ENCOURAGE others to place Christ in the center of their focus. When we focus on Christ, troubles fade. Through on-going training, weekly rehearsals, and intentional discipleship, we are EQUIPPING the Body to use the gifts that He has given with excellence and humility.  There is only one God. Because of who He is and what He has done we will EXALT Christ with a lifestyle of praise and worship.

PRINCIPLES

EXCELLENCE
Excellence in Ministry - "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all of your might." (Ecc. 9:10). "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men...it is the Lord you are serving." (Col. 3:23-24). "Sing to him a new song; play skillfully and shout for joy." (Ps. 33:3).
Excellence in Life - "Find out what pleases the Lord." (Eph. 5:10). "Be imitators of God...live a life of love." (Eph. 5:1-2). "Live by the Spirit...." (Gal. 5:16). "Devote yourselves to prayer." (Col. 4:2). "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness..." (Matt. 6:33).

UNITY
Unified in Attitude - Words of life and encouragement to each other will allow God to bless this ministry beyond any of our imaginations. Our attitude needs to be to place others above ourselves. We need to guard our comments. If you have been offended by someone, it is your responsibility to make an effort towards reconciliation (Matt. 18:15). We all have different levels of ability and experience, and no one is more important than the other. We need to nurture an environment where the success of others is success for everyone.

Unified in Praise - We each have our preferences in regards to the form of worship, this is what makes us unique. We must not focus on HOW we are worshiping, but WHY we are worshiping. Methods and styles are many, but the motivation for worship must be the anchor point that unites our praise.

Unified under Leadership - It is important that you spend time praying for your leaders. Pray that God will give them wisdom and strength as we seek to follow His plan for the Music Ministry. Your leaders also need your support. Help them by your cooperative spirit as they instruct and direct the team.

HUMILITY
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." (Phil. 2:3). "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6). "A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor." (Prov. 29:23). "...to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men." (Titus 3:2.). NIV

GUIDELINES 

TEAMWORK

  This is a team ministry. Each person is VITAL to our success. Do your very best to maintain positive, encouraging relationships with each person involved. Be sure to "measure" your words and actions. You do not always know what the person sitting next to you is struggling with at a particular moment. You have the unique opportunity to strengthen, encourage, and breathe hope into their life by your words and actions.

PRAYER

  Prayer is fundamental to God directing and blessing our lives and ministry. Commit to lifting this ministry up in prayer during your daily devotion time. We cannot assume that God will put His hand of blessing on this ministry just because He has in the past. We are in a spiritual battle that must be fought on our knees.

PERSONAL GROWTH

  Make personal growth a priority. The media that we present must come from a heart that truly desires more of God. As each of us grows privately, we will see that growth reflected publicly in our relationships and in our worship.
1. Be a part of an intentional discipleship process (Sunday School, Mid-Week classes, etc.).
2. Maintain consistent personal devotions including Bible reading and prayer. Find a time of the day that works best for you.
3. Attend services regularly (Not just those that include your involvement on the media team).

NEW MEMBERS

  Each person interested in joining the media team must be a member in good standing of Christian Life Center. If you are not a member, classes are on Sunday at 10:00 AM in the Chapel. Once you have completed the classes and your application has been accepted, you are eligible to join. When ready to make a comittment to the Media Team (as outlined in this policy), an orientation meeting will be scheduled with the Media Director to determine your area of service.

TRAINING

   Training is a vital part of keeping the excellence of the media department at its highest level possible.  All media team members are required to attend the designated times of training.  These will be times to sharpen your current skills and to learn new techniquies in your particular ministry.

DRESS CODE

  When you become a part of the media team, you are given a black media shirt which must be worn when you are working during a service.  With the black shirt, please wear either black, gray, or khaki dress pants or dockers.  No jeans are allowed.

ATTENDANCE

  You are an important part of this ministry. You are not just one of many. When you are gone, the team is missing a key player. Please make every effort to attend all scheduled services and training sessions.  If you are not able to make your schedules service, please notify the media director at least 24 hours in advance.

ARRIVAL TIMES

AUDIO- 1.5 hours prior to service
PROJECTION- 1.5 hours prior to service
VIDEO DIRECTOR- 45 minutes prior to service
CAMERA OPERATORS- 30 minutes prior to service

MEDIA ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Please take care of all equipment.  Report any problems to the media director.
2. All rooms must be left clean.
3. No equipment can be borrowed for personal use.
4.  Please put the necessary equipment away after service.
5. No equipment is allowed to be transferred between buildings

MEDIA  ETIQUETTE

1. Focus on your task at hand and to the service.
2. Please do not let friends and family be a distraction to you..
3. Keep all talking on the intercom system to a minimum.
4. Always anticipate the next step of the service.  (Don't re-act - be prepared)