Freedom Classes

APPLICATION & AUDITION PROCESS

BGV AUDITION PROCESS

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.
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.
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

Vocals and Vocal Ensemble – “The Dove” TBCO – Chorus and Bridge only

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VOCAL ENSEMBLE AUDITION PROCESS

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.
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

Vocals and Vocal Ensemble – “The Dove” TBCO – Chorus and Bridge only

Click Here to Apply

APPLICATION / AUDITION PROCESS

APPLICATION & AUDITION PROCESS

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.
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.
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(Resurrection Power)”(TBCO), OR “Forever YHWH” (Elevation)
BASS – BASS – “Firm Foundation”(TBCO) OR “Come Alive(Resurrection Power)”(TBCO)
GUITAR – “Come Alive(Resurrection Power)” (TBCO)
KEYS – KEYS – “Everything Is Changing” (TBCO), Forever YHWH (Elevation), OR “The Dove” TBCO

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PRODUCTION

DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS

DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS

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 REQUIREMENTS

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

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 REQUIREMENTS

CAMERAS REQUIREMENTS

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:

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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AUDIO REQUIREMENTS

LIVE STREAM AUDIO REQUIREMENTS

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 REQUIREMENTS

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

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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PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS

PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS 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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REQUIREMENTS

BGV REQUIREMENTS

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.

VOCAL ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENTS

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.

Worship Band

REQUIREMENTS

Responsible To:

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

Milana Carruth

Refuge Worship + Milana Caruth – Refuge Worship is the in-house worship band from The Refuge Church. Comprised of staff, volunteer musicians, and worship leaders, Refuge Worship seeks to encounter the Lord in every service and gathering. Milana Carruth, is the Greensboro Campus Worship Director and will be joining us for this event.

Kelanie Webb

Kelanie Webb is the Worship Director of MorningStar Ministries as well as the Director of MSU’s School of Worship. For more than 25 years, she has been ministering as a prophetic worship leader, songwriter, recording artist and teacher. She is passionate about equipping and releasing musicians and singers in prophetic worship and creative songwriting. Kelanie has ministered in churches, worship schools and conferences in the United States and in many other nations. She and her husband, Gary, currently reside in Fort Mill, SC with their sweet dogs, Annabelle and Rapha.

Christa Smith

Whether speaking nationally or internationally, Christa’s passion for the Lord pours out of her. Her life was significantly marked after a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit as a young girl. From that moment on, the Prophetic heart of the Father became the foundation of her walk with Jesus.

Christa delivers what she hears from the Holy Spirit with humor, accuracy, and powerful personal experiences. She is known for her passionate preaching and down to earth approachability, but what many people don’t know is that Christa is a student of Krav Maga, a home design enthusiast, and lover of all things cozy!

Christa’s background includes graduating from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Communication. She then went on to Hillsong International Leadership College in Sydney, Australia where she completed the Pastoral Ministry Program. She has planted and has been Director of two Schools of Ministry; one in the San Francisco Bay area and the other in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christa has also served as Associate Pastor at Garden Valley Church in Roseburg, Oregon and Executive Pastor at Expression 58 in Glendale, California. Christa has added author to her resume by releasing her first book, ‘Singled Out in a Couples World’. She currently resides in the San Francisco Bay area and travels full time with her husband, Sean, ministering together throughout America & beyond.

Encounter Services

Several times throughout the year, hundreds of women gather from all over the city for these special events. Each night is marked with incredible worship, life-changing messages by Pastor Teri Furr (or other leading voices that we bring in from around the country), and Spirit-led ministry time.

Cultivate

These Thursday morning events provide an opportunity for ladies to cultivate their relationship with God in a more intimate setting. Throughout the year, we provide different mini series on various topics along with a time of worship, a powerful teaching, and personal ministry.

Prayer Experience

This weekly event is the perfect setting for women looking for encouragement, connection with others, and growth in their prayer lives. Join us on Mondays at 9:00 AM.

We have prayer teams available for personal ministry for individuals seeking physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. The ministry teams are made up of 2 or 3 people who are committed to providing a safe atmosphere for people to experience God’s healing power. During their ministry session, people are given an opportunity to encounter the healing presence of the Holy Spirit through prayer and inner healing exercises. The predominant ministry method used for these sessions is SOZO Ministry:

SOZO is the Greek word translated “saved, healed, delivered.” SOZO ministry is a unique inner healing and deliverance ministry aimed to get to the root of things hindering a personal connection with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. With a healed connection, one can walk in the destiny to which they have been called.

A SOZO session is not a counseling session but a time for the SOZO team to sit down with individuals and with the help of the Holy Spirit walk them through the process of freedom and wholeness.

If you are interested in scheduling a SOZO session, fill out the application below, and our team will be in contact shortly.”

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Dress Code

1. No patterns or designs, keep clothing to solid colors only.
2. No bright colors.
3. If you are wearing white, make sure to wear a layer of clothing on top that isn’t white.
4. Any holes in the jeans need to be at the knees or below, NO large holes.
5. No flip flops or heels. We encouraged closed toed shoes as much as possible.

Maria Durso

In 1975, immediately following the first most important walk Maria would ever take down a church aisle—Maria took her second most important walk down the aisle and married her life-long love, Michael Durso. Together she has pastored along side of her husband, Senior Pastor Michael Durso at Christ Tabernacle, the first church to be birthed from The Brooklyn Tabernacle, since 1985. They have witnessed, firsthand, the faithfulness and grace of God who supplies the needs of a continually growing urban church.

Maria Durso is living proof that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation
(2 Corinthians 5:17). Having come from a childhood devastated by loss and
abuse she grew up to thinking she could mask her pain with drugs. Her
lifestyle could have left her hopeless and alone—yet God kept and
preserved Maria’s life.

Understanding firsthand the effects of abandonment, loneliness and rejection are, she ministers to those whose hurt lies deep in the heart and works to minister to those who need hope. Armed with discernment, insight into the true character of God, honest about her own experience, and down to earth, Maria is an intercessor, teacher, and powerful speaker.

Believing that our greatest ministry is prayer, she oversees the Prayer Band, a group that intercedes daily for the needs of the congregation, various ministries, the Pastoral staff and requests that are phoned in to the church. Maria also oversees the Women’s Ministry at Christ Tabernacle, a ministry that encourages women through fellowship, worship, and the Word of God.

Maria recently published her first book, From Your Head to Your Heart. With powerful examples from the Bible and redeeming stories from her testimony involving abandonment, loneliness, rejection, and drug use—this book will give you the keys to access the power in God’s Word. Begin the renewing journey from your head to your heart today.

Blessed with a wonderful husband and three sons in ministry, their wives and grandmother to eight, Maria considers herself wholly blessed. The Durso’s look forward to the great plans God has for their ministry, their lives, and their family. God continues to open doors for her to minister in conferences, seminars, and retreats. Connect with Maria Durso at MariaDurso.com.

Pastor Nathan Smith –

Executive Pastor, on staff at The Refuge since 2004

Pastor Teri Furr –

Executive Pastor, on staff at The Refuge since 2006

Pastor Derrick Hawkins –

Executive Pastor, on staff at The Refuge since 2016

David & Jason Benham –

Former professional baseball players, nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs, and best-selling authors

Pastor Jay Stewart – Founding and Lead Pastor of The Refuge Church

Schedule:

Tuesday

8:30 – 9:00am Registration
9:00am – 9:30am | Worship in auditorium
9:45am – 12:00pm | Sessions
12:15 – 1:00pm | Lunch provided on campus
1:00pm – 4:00pm | Sessions
5:00pm – 8:00pm | Top Golf, meet there, dinner provided

Wednesday – Thursday

8:30 – 9:00am | Breakfast
9:00am – 9:30am | Worship -Auditorium
9:45am – 12:00pm | Sessions
12:15 – 1:00pm | Lunch provided on campus
1:00pm – 4:00pm | Sessions

*Light breakfast and lunch provided every day

Area Hotels:

Residence Inn Concord:

7601 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027

Embassy Suites

5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027

Courtyard by Marriot

7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord

7831 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027

Topics:

Developing a Leadership Pipeline

Can You Have a Healthy Marriage and Ministry?

Sabbath Rest

Women in Ministry

Next-Generation Ministry Development

Racial Reconciliation

Building a Volunteer Base

Staff Development

Worship and the Arts

Navigating Cultural Wars

Becoming Whole – Freedom Classes

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Freedom Classes

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