Ultimately, any sound system is only as good as the people operating it. Their ministry is every bit as valid as the music director, the instrumentalist or the choir member. In reality, the effectiveness of the aforementioned ministries may depend on the sound operators' ministry. Therefore it is very important to provide the same level of personal and spiritual attention to your technical staff as you would any other church ministry, life group, etc. We all know that a certain investment must be made in order to produce quality sound in a church. However, it is not the value of the equipment that assures the quality of the sound. It is the value the church places in its volunteer tech or tech team that produces the desired end result. We often evaluate the technical aptitude of the volunteer sound team but fail to consider their spiritual gifts and contribution aside from their talents. The leader of such a ministry may not necessarily be the most experienced technical member. Whether you are just building the technical staff or already have a team in place, it is important to address all aspects of this ministry.
One of the most critical and often forgotten elements in any endeavor or quest, is the understanding of clear direction or purpose. Without this key element, the focus of what we do or why we do it can be confusing or even lost. The church's direction and purpose is clearly given to us in the Bible. What about the Tech Team? Is it important for us to have clear direction and purpose? The answer is obviously yes!
Regardless of the size of your team, whether you're going it alone or are part of a large team, a statement of purpose is a must. The need for such a statement is especially important for techs. This is because we have a tendency to focus on the hardware and its operation instead of why we are serving. The purpose statement keeps us focused on why we do what we do. It can be reviewed as conflicts arise (often caused by major production stress) and serves as a tool to get us refocused. This statement should be a formal document, developed by the team, and should include three basic elements: a single statement of purpose, statements of direction, and finally a biblical basis for ministry.
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Experiencing Worship, The Study