Creative Arts
Creative Arts Team Lead
David Tumpkin
Responsible for the music program of the church. Works closely with the Pastor and worship leader in planning of worship services or church events. Selects and supervises the activities of worship leaders, organists, pianists and other musicians. Recruits singers and musicians for regular or special musical programs. Directs pit musicians during worship services and events. Works to promote artistic expressions that help the congregation experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. Utilizes the "arts as well as the spiritually and musically appropriate resources to enhance the impact and creativity of our worship experiences. Provides directional leadership for consistent sound quality from pulpit leader(s) and live mix sound for band/vocals at services and events. Provides programming oversight and develops plans that manage the use of personnel and resources in the worship, audio and visual areas.Meets regularly with the Pastor/Team and other Team Leads.
Band
Rehearses with and accompanies worship team and/or soloists for all services or events. Prepares and studies assigned music for excellence in instrument play. Coordinates and appropriately blends music with other band members. Meets with and reports to the Creative Arts Team Lead.
Dance
Rehearses with and accompanies worship team and/or soloists for all services or events. Prepares and studies assigned music to create an expression of worship and praise through dance both individually and as a group..Meets with and reports to the Creative Arts Team Lead.
Worship Leader
Responsible for leading and directing all worship and praise segments during church services. Recruits, coordinates, develops and directs a team of volunteers for music and performing arts and technical support. Coordinates and leads weekly performing arts rehearsals. Coordinates worship services, provides creative direction and leads worship. Assists in orchestrating Sunday services and major event productions. Provides programming oversight and develops plans that manage the use of personnel and resources in the worship, audio and visual arena. Meets with and reports to the Creative Arts Team Lead.
Production
Responsible for technical operations, including audio, media/video, staging, lighting, and visual arts. Supports all services and some events through the design and development of video and digital communications. Directs the technical aspects of services and other events. Responsible for installing, setup, operation and maintaining microphones, speakers and associated equipment. Adjusts equipment to optimize audio performance of equipment and room acoustics with the desired audio quality. Works the sound board and manages all of the sound system - mics, speakers, etc. Responsible for creation and execution of video presentations. This includes graphic images and text for announcements, song lyrics and other items supporting services and events. Meets with and reports to the Creative Arts Team Lead.