Recruiting to Vision: That All May Sing
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. - 1 Peter 4:10
We are uniquely gifted by the grace of Jesus for the building up of the church through the gathering of God’s people (1 Peter 4, Ephesians 4). We want to constantly be looking for who God is bringing us. God knows our needs and we should expect him to provide for us and when someone in the church uses their gift to encourage and build up the body of Christ, it is a kingdom moment! It’s the people of God functioning the way God designed.
“...from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” - Ephesians 4:16
When we are attentive to who God brings us and are shepherding first those around us, we also get the opportunity to not just find a vocalist or a guitar player, but another brother or sister in Christ that has a story and a unique background and experience of the Lord that we all can benefit and learn from and that someone in our church might need to be led in worship by. Whether their background is a gospel choir, a rock band, bluegrass, or worshiping in another language, we all have a place in his church, in his family, in his song. Everything we do is “That all may sing!” The people make the church, the people make the sound of our worship, so we desire to be led and served by all the people that God supplies and gifts to Paradox.
All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. - Psalm 86:9
What are we looking for?
For the Worship Team at Paradox, here are two recruiting anchors that we want to be attentive to when we are seeking new team members:
Paradox Culture of Worship: Who has the characteristics and posture that supports the culture of worship at Paradox (Spirit-led, Gospel-Driven, Joy-Filled)? When you see them worshiping in the congregation are they “leading” the congregation already? Do they look engaged with God and those around them? Are they physically expressive and joyful in their worship? Are they singing? Are they passionate about seeing others worship Jesus?
Gifting: Who has God brought to Paradox that we can encourage, equip, and empower to serve and lead as a part of the Body of Christ? Could they lead songs, sing in a choir, or play an instrument of any kind? Do you know someone that has a strength where we are weak as a team?
What do we do when we find someone?
Encourage them by honoring them in light of the gift of God you see in them! Affirm that you see Christ at work in them and let them know they have a valuable place in the church
Ask them to join our team by applying at prdxmusicandarts.com/apply and/or introduce them to your Team Leader and other team members.
Invite them to join us for our next Choir Sunday! They can do this before they join the team, it’s a great way to connect new people to the worship team before they are even on it!
Where do we find them?
Sunday & College Gatherings (When you hear someone around you or hear someone talking about music/singing)
City Group (Let the Group know we are looking and there is a place for them)
Discipleship Group (Let the Group know we are looking and there is a place for them)
Redemption Groups (Let the Group know we are looking and there is a place for them)
Friend Groups (Let them know we are looking and there is a place for them)
Remind Your Teammates (Check-in and encourage one another)
*Always invite those above to help you find people!
Written by Matt Shelton | Pastor of Music & Arts at The Paradox Church