Below are many details that help you understand the rhythm of the Creative Arts Dept. Please read carefully and if you have any questions, please be sure to let us know. 


SERVICES PLANNING CENTER APP:
Planning Center is an online system for scheduling team members, organizing services, and streamlining communication. YOU WILL NEED THIS on your phone and possibly your computer. Please watch the introduction video or read on to learn how to make the most of your account and know what to expect! CLICK HERE to get "Services Planning Center."

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE AUDITION?
 - You’re scheduled ONE TIME a month at the Airport Way Venue and ONE TIME a month at the College Road Venue. If you’d prefer being scheduled ONLY ONE TIME per month, no problem.  Please let Heidi know.  

 Scheduling is done with a program called Services Planning Center (see Info above). This is used with all the other ministry teams (in case you serve several places).  

You can download it on the app store, too. You’ll receive an email and/or text indicating which Services and Venue you’re scheduled at, along with a list of that week’s worship set to listen and practice (2-3 weeks before you’re scheduled).

 - Please ACCEPT OR DECLINE at your earliest convenience.  This allows us to find a replacement in a timely manner.  Always bring a set of EAR BUDS. They're used for our in-ear monitors.  You'll be showed how to use these at the practice.

Schedules are usually sent 2-3 weeks in advance so you can practice ahead of time.

You’re expected to come to practices prepared with either vocals or any instrumental solos/leads. Practices are approx. 1 hour long. (See below for practice times)  The Services Planning Center app comes in handy in that you can listen to .mp3 audios and often times listen to INDIVIDUALIZED parts (vocals/instrument) Meaning, all you hear is "your" part.
.M4a Files are available, but it’s mainly for “instrumentalists.”  If you can’t access any .M4a files, please let Heidi know.

HOW TO ACCESS SONGS:
Make sure you’re on the ORDER (in Planning Center)
Click the song you’re wanting to hear
Click on “Files” and make sure you find the CORRECT KEY it’s in.
If you’re a vocalist, listen to the .MP3 files.  There’s usually the HARMONIES with these files (Tenor, Alto, Soprano)
If you’re an instrumentalist, listen to the .M4a files.  This allows you to hear your instrument ONLY.

2 LOCATION VENUES// 2 WORSHIP TEAMS
Below is information on:
- Both Venues (Airport Way and College Road)
- Practice and Sound Check times
- What to bring and how to prepare
- What to wear?  What’s allowed?
- General Integrity Guidelines


AIRPORT WAY VENUE  - Address: 2830 Airport Way
- Practices are on Thursday nights from 6p-7p
PLEASE NOTE: Once a month we don't have a Thursday PM practice due to our FIRST Wednesday of the Month Prayer & Worship night.  We'll have practice on Wednesday at 5:45P; before the Prayer & Worship Service at 7P.
- Sound Check will be at 7:15a on Sunday Mornings.
- Gathering Times 8:00a, 9:30a, 11:00a, 12:30P

WHAT DO SUNDAYS LOOK LIKE AT AIRPORT WAY?:
Please bring ear buds.  You’ll need these for your Ear Monitor Pack you’ll receive at practice.  We don’t have stage monitors, so the Ear Monitor Pack will allow you to hear everything you need to.
- The worship set is approx. 15-20 minutes long. Towards the end of the sermon, we come back for the altar/offering time. This is for all the gatherings, except the very last gathering. AFTER the last  gathering’s worship set, you’re allowed to leave early and NOT stay for the altar/offering time.
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COLLEGE ROAD VENUE (Scheduled here?) - Address: 3295 College Road
Practice Time: Sundays at 8:30am
Service Times:  Sundays 10am and 11:30am

WHAT DO SUNDAYS LOOK LIKE?:
Please bring a pair of ear buds.  You’ll need these for the “Ear Monitor Pack” you’ll receive at practice.  We don’t have stage monitors, so the “Ear Monitor Pack” will allow you to hear everything you need to.

There is a whiteboard that has your name on it. This indicates which MIC and EAR PACK you have.  

The worship set is approx. 15-20 minutes long. Towards the end of the sermon, we come back for the altar/offering time. This is for all the gatherings, except the very last gathering. AFTER the last  gathering’s worship set, you’re allowed to leave early and NOT stay for the altar/offering time.

If you have ay questions , please feel free to email  me at: info@truenorthak.org.

WHAT TO WEAR:
- Please iron clothes….don’t come wrinkled. :)
- NOTE: We Live Stream and stream to prisons across the state. Please have a heart and attitude of MODESTY and professionalism on Sunday AM’s or any Special events.
- Tuck or untuck shirts?:  As long as it’s NOT TOO LONG, you can leave it untucked.
I have been known a couple of times to ask people to change.  (In a nice way of course). If you’re in doubt, please feel free to text me the outfit.  I’m totally OK with that. Or, ask someone who’s been on the team before.

YES ...YES....YES...
Jeans - YES (Dark, blue, black, but NO light Tan and no colorful jeans)
Black pants (non jeans)?  - YES
Darker khaki Pants? - YES
Dark shoes? YES
White Shoes? YES
Skirts or Dresses ? YES (Ladies Only - must be down to the knees)
Sports jacket? - YES
Any Jacket?  - YES (as long as it doesn’t have a logo, colorful/multi-colored, or a WINTER coat, parka)
Flannel shirts? - YES (Guys, make sure it’s’ a nicer one and it’s buttoned.)
Collared shirts? YES
Loose shirts?  YES (as long as they’re not revealing anything or sloppy looking)

NO...NO...NO
Rips in Jeans? - NO
T-shirts? NO (not by themselves. Possibly with a shirt or jacket/blazer)
T-shirts with design - NO
Sweats? - NO
Tight leggings - NO  (Ladies ONLY - unless you have a VERY, VERY  long shirt/ dress to cover)
Sweater with logos or design? NO
Hoodies? - NO (Wednesdays Only)
Hats/Caps/Beanies - NO (Wednesdays Only)
Bright Colored Shoes? NO
Multi-colored shoes? NO (Please try to stick with solid colors of black and white or brown)
Work Boots? - NO
Open Toe Shoes? - NO (No flip flops. Sandals, Birkenstocks. No Bare Toes, please.)
Tank Tops? - NO (unless covered with a jacket or blazer and not revealing)
Crop tops or any showing of stomach? NO
Tight shirts? NO

INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER:
The worship ministry serve team is the only team that shares the platform with the Pastor. It’s highly visible.  None of us are perfect and we all sin.  However, if there’s an area in your life you know isn’t honoring to God, PLEASE have the integrity to let Levi or I know.  
- First off, we LOVE you and want to help in any way we can. We care about YOU!
- We want to see you back on the team. Yes, there will be an accountability time, which would consist of some or all of the below:
1.  Taking a break from the team for 4-6 weeks.
2. Attending every week and sitting in the first 3 rows so Levi or I can see you.
3.  You taking notes of the sermon.
4. Weekly check in with either Levi or I.  
5. Sometimes, we’ve referred some counseling and THAT’S OK!  

The main thing is, we believe in reconciliation. We want to see you back on a ministry team!

Lastly, Please be aware of these things:
- Any sort of social media platform is highly noticeable.  Word gets out what’s been posted, so please…please… don’t post photos or comments that contain:
- Alcohol or drunkenness, marijuana or substances that are similar, clubbing, sexual content, political bashing, or things that would discredit your witness as a believer in Jesus.


We LOVE to have fun on this Ministry Serve Team.  We consider it an honor you’re a part of it and we APPRECIATE all the talent God has given you.