The Refuge Church.

Responsible To:

• Worship Pastor and Worship Arts Director

Responsibilities:

• Sunday call time is 7am.
• 9am and 11am Sunday services are required when serving.

Requirements:

• Be on time to all call times and rehearsals.
• Knowledge and experience singing with a band.
• Must be able to find harmonies and carry those parts consistently.
• Must be able to follow a click track.
• Must have personal in ear monitors (all campuses have IEMs for monitors).
• Everyone is expected to come to the rehearsal knowing their parts.
• Be willing to learn and grow as an individual and a team.
• Attend scheduled team development and gathering nights.
• Be actively involved in the church and attend weekend services and events when not serving on the team.
• Must serve on the choir/vocal ensemble for various events.

Opportunities:

• Leadership development.
• Input on arrangements and music ideas.
• Participation in special events.

Time Required:

• Approximately 6 – 8 hours per week.
• Sunday Rehearsal 7am.
• Sunday Services 9am and 11am.
• Scheduling varies for other Refuge ministries: worship nights, conferences, refuge men, awakened, young adults, and vertical etc.

Length Of Commitment:

• One year renewable by signed mutual agreement.

Dress Code:

• Sunday AM conservative, dressy-casual, no shorts, no hats, no flip flops.
• Worship nights: casual.
• Special services will be determined at that time.
• Monthly stage colors are given out that must be followed.

Responsible To:

• Worship Pastor and Worship Arts Director

Responsibilities:

• Various evening rehearsals, dates will be determined according to the Sunday date the vocal ensemble will be on stage.
• Sunday services 9am and 11am (as scheduled).
• Special services (as scheduled).

Requirements:

• Ability to sing on pitch.
• Ability to hear harmony parts.
• Attend scheduled team development and gathering nights.
• Be actively involved at The Refuge and attend weekend services and events when not serving on the team.

Opportunities:

• Leadership development, ensemble groups, solos, etc.
• Participation in special events and creative elements.
• Ability to grow in vocal skills.

Time Required:

• Various evening rehearsals, dates will be determined according to the Sunday date the ensemble will be on stage.

Length Of Commitment:

• One year renewable by signed mutual agreement.

Dress Code:

• Sunday AM is conservative, dressy-casual, no shorts, no hats, no flip flops.
• Special Services will be determined at that time.
• Monthly stage colors are given out that must be followed.

1. APPLICATION:
   • Read through vocalist requirements.
   • Please fill out worship team application via “apply here” at the bottom of the page.
   • Please attach a video singing one the songs listed below on the application.
   • Please upload your video to Youtube and attach the link of that video in the provided space on your application.
2. LIVE CALLBACKS:
   • Once you submit your video and application, you will receive an email from Refuge Worship.
   • We will view all videos and you will be emailed back only if you’ve been asked to continue in the audition process.
   • We will give further instruction on preparation and times for live callbacks in that email.
3. CONTACT:
   • After a few days of our live audition, you’ll receive an email that either extends an invitation to join the worship ministry or explains why we’ve chosen not to extend an invitation at this time.
   • If you’re invited to join, email to accept or decline within a week. Then we’ll take you through our on boarding process. If you aren’t invited to join, feel free to email [email protected] to schedule a meeting or talk through any questions or concerns you may have.

WHAT TO SEND FOR THE APPLICATION VIDEO

BGVs Sing the Chorus and Bridge of “Great Are You Lord” (All Sons and Daughters)

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1. APPLICATION:
   • Read through vocal ensemble requirements.
   • Please fill out worship team application via “apply here” at the bottom of the page.
   • Please attach a video singing one the songs listed below on the application.
   • Please upload your video to Youtube and attach the link of that video in the provided space on your application.
2. CONTACT”
   • After a few days of receiving your application, you’ll receive an email that either extends an invitation to join the vocal ensemble or explains that we’ve chosen not to extend an invitation at this time.
   • If you’re invited to join, email to accept or decline within a week.
   • Then we’ll take you through our scheduling process and get you plugged in.
   • If you aren’t invited to join, feel free to email [email protected] to schedule a meeting or talk through any questions or concerns you may have.

WHAT TO SEND FOR THE APPLICATION VIDEO

BGVs Sing the Chorus and Bridge of “Great Are You Lord” (All Sons and Daughters)

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• Worship Pastor or Worship Arts Director

Responsibilities:

• Sunday Morning call time is at 7am.
• 9am and 11am Sunday services are required when serving.

Requirements:

• Be on time to all call times and rehearsals.
• Knowledge and experience playing or singing with a band.
• Must be able to follow a click track.
• Must have the proper gear for your instrument.
• Must have personal in ear monitors (all campuses require IEMs for monitors).
• Everyone is expected to come to the rehearsal knowing their parts and music.
• Be willing to learn and grow as an individual and a team.
• Attend scheduled team development and gathering nights.
• Be actively involved in the church and attend weekend services and events when not serving on the team.

Opportunities:

• Leadership and skill development.
• Input on arrangements and music ideas.
• Participation in special events and elements.

Time Required:

• Approximately 6 – 8 hours per week.
• Sunday Rehearsal 7am.
• Sunday Services 9am and 11am.
• Scheduling varies for other Refuge ministries: worship nights, conferences, refuge men, awakened, young adults, and vertical etc.

Length Of Commitment:

• One year renewable by signed mutual agreement.

Dress Code:

• Sunday AM is conservative, dressy-casual, no shorts, no flip flops.
• Monthly stage colors are given out that must be followed.
• Worship Nights casual.
• Special Services will be determined at that time

1. APPLICATION:
   • Read through band requirements.
   • Please fill out worship team application via “apply here” at the bottom of the page.
   • Please attach a video playing one the songs listed below for your instrument on the application.
   • Please upload your video to Youtube and attach the link of that video in the provided space on your application.
2. LIVE CALL BACKS:
   • Once you submit your video and application, you will receive an email from Refuge Worship.
   • We will view all videos and you will be emailed back only if you’ve been asked to continue in the audition process.
   • We will give further instruction on preparation and times for live callbacks in that email.
3. CONTACT:
   • After a few days of our live audition, you’ll receive an email that either extends an invitation to join the worship team or explains that we’ve chosen not to extend an invitation at this time.
   • If you’re invited to join, email to accept or decline within a week.
   • Then we’ll take you through our on boarding process. If you aren’t invited to join, feel free to email [email protected] to schedule a meeting or talk through any questions or concerns you may have

WHAT TO SEND FOR APPLICATION VIDEO (pick one)

• DRUMS – “Come Alive”(TBCO), OR “Everything Is Changing”(TBCO)
• BASS – “Graves Into Gardens”(Elevation Worship) OR “Everything Is Changing”(TBCO)
• GUITAR – “Freedom”(Jesus Culture), “Come Alive”(TBCO)
• KEYS – “Come Alive”(TBCO) OR “Worthy”(Elevation)

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We have a desire to capture every moment whether within our church or in the community.

Responsible To:

• Communications Director and Worship Arts Director

Responsibilities:

• Sunday call time is 8:30am.
• Attend Sunday Production meeting in greenroom.
• Any service or event besides a Sunday is TBD.
• Capture photos during one service, editing before leaving, and uploading files to designated file upload site.

Requirements:

• Be on time to all call times.
• Knowledge and experience photographing events.
• Preferred knowledge of Adobe products.
• Be willing to learn and grow as an individual and a team.
• Be actively involved in the church and attend weekend services and events when not serving on the team.

Opportunities:

• Leadership and skill development.
• Participation in special events and elements.

Time Required:

• Approximately 3-4 hours per week serving.
• Sunday Production Meeting at 8:40am in greenroom.
• Sunday Services 9:00am or 11:00am.
• Special Events: baptisms, conferences, Refuge Men, Awakened, all church gatherings, special services, etc).

Dress Code:

• All services and events Photography shirt (provided by The Refuge), dark pants or jeans. No flip flops or hats for events inside.
• Special events and outside events may allow different attire.

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• Directing at The Refuge gives structure and creativity to the services.
• The Director position is in the Control Room.
• The position works with Technical Director calling camera shots and cueing lights and presentation throughout the service.
• The Director also manages the service recording and live stream.

Training Director training:

• Is required for 2-4 Sundays before being put on the schedule.
• This position is located in the Control Room.
• Switcher, presentation, and camera knowledge is required.

Requirements:

• Come prepared knowing songs on planning center.
• Understand the basic structure of a song (verse, chorus, bridge, etc).
• Have moderate experience on Mac computers.
• Switcher, Presentation, and Camera knowledge is required, must have worked each position before directing.
• 7am call time on Sunday mornings.
• Able to serve at both 9am and 11am services.
• Able to focus on the service and cue the other production positions.

Equipment:

• Blackmagic switcher; iMac computer; Resi live stream software; Allen & Heath DLive Soundboard; ProPresenter 7

Position:

• Practice during morning rehearsal with band.
• Help Camera Operators set up, check through any media for service on ProPresenter.
• Direct Camera Operators and Technical Director during 9 and 11am services.
• Live stream and record both services.

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• Presentation at the Refuge is vital because it provides the lyrics during worship and notes during the sermon. It not only enhances the service in the auditorium, but enables the live stream and other campuses to have the same experience.

Training Presentation training:

• Is required for 1-2 Sundays before being put on the schedule.
• This position is located in the Back of House Control Room.

Requirements:

• Come prepared knowing songs on planning center.
• Understand the basic structure of a song (verse, chorus, bridge, etc).
• Have moderate experience on Mac computer.
• 7am call time on Sunday mornings.
• Able to serve at both 9am and 11am services.
• Able to focus during the service and follow the worship team with lyrics.

Equipment:

• Propresenter 7 ; iMac computer

Position:

• Practice song lyrics during morning rehearsal with band.
• Check videos and graphics.
• Set up preservice slides.
• Be at position at the 5 min countdown.
• Run lyrics, videos, and sermon notes for 9 and 11am services.

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• Cameras at the Refuge are a vital part of our services.
• The camera shots are used for the side screens in the auditorium, live stream, other campuses, and the sermon recording.
• They provide creativity in the service and accessibility to the services outside of the church with the live stream.
• They not only enhance the actual service, but allows people to participate online.

Training Camera training:

• Is required on Camera 1, 2, or 3 for one Sunday before being put on the schedule.
• Wireless Cameras requires an additional Sunday of training.

Requirements:

• No previous camera experience needed.
• Come prepared knowing songs on planning center.
• 7:15am call time on Sunday mornings.
• Able to serve at both 9am and 11am services.
• Able to focus during the service and follow movement on the stage.

Position:

• Be at position at the 5 min countdown.
• Run camera for 9 and 11am services.

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BOH audio provides support for worship and preaching that touches our online campus. Our goal is to add to the worship experience and provide a consistent sound at the Refuge via online. Training: Audio training is required for 2-4 Sundays before being put on the schedule. This position is located in the Control Room.
Requirements Musical or previous audio experience/knowledge. Come prepared knowing songs on planning center. Understand the basic structure of a song (verse, chorus, bridge, etc). Understand the different band positions and roles. Have moderate experience on Mac computers. 7am call time on Sunday mornings. Able to serve at both 9am and 11am services. Able to focus during the service and be ready for any audio cues.
Equipment Allen & Heath DLive Soundboard: iMac computer; WAVEs recording software; Various stage equipment and musical gear
Position Practice during morning rehearsal with band. Be at position at the 5 min countdown. Run audio for 9 and 11am services.

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FOH AUDIO REQUIREMENTS 

• Audio at the Refuge is a vital role in the weekend services and events. It provides support for worship and preaching.
• Our goal is to add to the worship experience and provide a consistent sound at the Refuge.

Training Audio training:

• Is required for 2-4 Sundays before being put on the schedule.
• This position is located in the Auditorium.

Requirements:

• Musical or previous audio experience/knowledge.
• Come prepared knowing songs on planning center.
• Understand the basic structure of a song (verse, chorus, bridge, etc).
• Understand the different band positions and roles.
• Have moderate experience on Mac computers.
• 7am call time on Sunday mornings.
• Able to serve at both 9am and 11am services
• Able to focus during the service and be ready for any audio cues.

Equipment:

• Allen & Heath DLive Soundboard; iMac computer; WAVEs recording software; Various stage equipment and musical gear

Position:

• Practice during morning rehearsal with band.
• Run audio for prayer service.
• Be at position at the 5 min countdown.
• Run audio for 9 and 11am services.

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• Lighting at the Refuge is a huge role in the weekend services and events. It provides a dynamic environment for worship and preaching.
• Our goal is to add to the worship experience and offer new and exciting creativity.

Training Lighting training:

• Is required for 1-2 Sundays before being put on the schedule.
• This position is located in the Auditorium.

Requirements:

• Come prepared knowing songs on planning center.
• Understand the basic structure of a song (verse, chorus, bridge, etc).
• Have moderate experience on Mac computers.
• 7am call time on Sunday mornings.
• Able to serve at both 9am and 11am services.
• Able to focus during the service and be ready for any lighting cues.

Equipment:

• Jands Vista Lighting Software; iMac Computer

Position:

• Practice during morning rehearsal with band.
• Set up prayer lights.
• Run the hazer for preservice, and monitor it through out the service.
• Set up preservice lights.
• Be at position at the 5 min countdown.
• Run lights for 9 and 11am services.

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