Volunteer: Worship Team Application

Requirements: 
  • You must be born again.
  • You must be in agreement with Calvary Chapel of Knoxville’s Statement of Faith. We realize that in part of our statement of faith, there are positions on The Holy Spirit and The Pretribulation Rapture of the church that are not matters of salvation, but we feel that it is important for all who serve to be in agreement on these doctrines.
  • You must consider Calvary Chapel of Knoxville to be your home church for you and your family (6 months or longer)
  • You must complete our Calvary Basics Class

Things to think about and consider while applying for this area of service:

Be patient – wait for God’s timing through the application process. Understand the level of commitment required before entering an area of ministry.

Why do I feel God is calling me to serve in Music ministry? What is my motive?

Do I have the musical ability to do this? Have I been used musically in the past and have others acknowledged a gift?

Have I prayed about this? Has the Lord confirmed it in my heart?

Am I already involved in a ministry? Do I have enough time to commit to this ministry?

Am I prepared to serve in whatever area of ministry God wants, even if it is not worship?

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Carefully and prayerfully read the entire application form and guidelines for service. After review of your application, you will be contacted to set up an audition for the area of talent to which you are applying. After an audition, you will be contacted for an assessment of your skill level and an interview. 
Date

Salvation and Testimony

We want to get to know a bit more about you. Please answer as honestly as you can.

Please give a brief account of your personal testimony of how you came to know the Lord.

Briefly describe your walk or relationship with the Lord. Please be as transparent as possible.

Briefly state your beliefs regarding salvation. What is it and how is it obtained?

How would you describe your prayer life?

Please list authors, speakers, teachers, musicians, etc. who have had an impact on you through their writings, teachings, etc.

Social Media

Volunteers must be prepared to accurately represent Jesus in all areas of their lives including their social media platforms. 

Ministry Opportunities

All Worship Team Volunteers are required to serve for at least a year. Are you able to make this commitment? *For concerns regarding commitment, please select "other" and state your concern.

Please check all that apply.

Talents and Gifts

This includes being self-taught.

Answering no will not exclude you from service. We simply would like to know the sort of training you would require.

Please provide the name and number of two references who are not related to you. One should be a reference in regard to your musical ability.

Calvary Statement of Beliefs

God spoke to the children of Israel, asking, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3). If we are to serve together, we must be in agreement over essential doctrines and have an aligned understanding of our roles. Please carefully and prayerfully read the items below before answering.

1. We believe that there is one living and true GOD, eternally existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all things. (Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 44:8 and 48:16; Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:30; Hebrews 1:3).
 
2. We believe that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired without error, and are the infallible rule of faith and practice. The Word of God is the foundation upon which this church operates and is the basis for which this church is governed. We believe that the Word of God supersedes any earthly law that is contrary to the Holy Scriptures. We believe that the Textus Receptus documents are the most accurate and hence base our doctrine and Statement of Faith on them. (Isaiah 28:13; Nehemiah 8:8; John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Peter 1:3-4 and 1:21).
 
3. We believe in the person of God the Father, an infinite, eternal, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all those who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalms 90:2; Psalms 102:27; John 3:16 and 4:24; 1 Timothy 1:17; Titus 1:3).
 
4. We believe in the person of Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, his substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal, visible return to earth. (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:23; Mark 16:19; Luke 1:34-35; John 1:1-2, 8:58 and 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:8; 1 John 1:2; Revelation 1:8).
 
5. We believe in the person of the Holy Spirit, Who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ; (Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 3:18; John 16:8-11; Romans 8:26 and 15:13,16; Hebrews 9:14),
 
6. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide. (John 6:13, 14:16-17 and 16:8-11; Romans 8:26).
 
7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all Biblical gifts of the Spirit according to the instructions given to us in 1 Corinthians 12-14.  (1 Corinthians 14)
 
8. We believe that all people are sinners by nature and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God saves and regenerates, based upon faith by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord. (Acts 8:15-17; Ephesians 2:1-3 and 8-9; Romans 3:23 and 5:8; Titus 3:5).
 
9. We believe in the universal church, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the head and that all who are born again are a part of the Body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Ephesians 4:15-16)
 
10. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances for the church: (a) full immersion water baptism of believers, and (b) the Lord's Supper. (Matthew 28:19; Luke 22:19-20; Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) We also believe that the Lord Jesus Christ validated the ordinance of marriage. (Matthew 19:4-5 and John 2:1-11)
 
11. We believe in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ which is His personal, visible return to earth and the establishment of His millennial kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous and endless separation of the wicked. (Matthew 16:27; Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11-16, 20:11-15)
 
12. We believe in a literal Heaven and a literal Hell and that all those who place their faith, hope, and trust in Jesus Christ will spend eternity in Heaven with the Lord, while those who reject Jesus’ free gift of salvation will spend eternity separated from the Lord. (Psalm 9:17; Matthew 5:3, 5:22, 18:9 and 25:31-34; Mark 9:42-49; Luke 12:5; John 3:18; Hebrews 12:23; 1 Peter 1:4; Revelation 14:10-11 and 20:11-15).
 
13.  We believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church where all believers will meet the Lord in the air and be taken out of this world prior to the Tribulation that will come upon the earth. (Isaiah 26:20; Matthew 24:29-31; Luke 21:36; Romans 1:18, 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:13-16 and 5:9; 2 Peter 2:7-9; Revelation 3:10, 5:7-10 and 7:13-14)
 
14. We believe in the creation and in God as the Creator. We believe that God created man,   
and that He created them male and female. As such, He created them differently so as to complement and complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, homosexuality and all other “sexual preferences” or “orientations” are unnatural, sinful, and unacceptable to God. Accordingly, this ministry will not perform any marriage ceremonies between two individuals of the same sex. It will not condone or recognize such same-sex marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships even if the state passes laws that provide for recognition of such unions. 
 
15. We believe that marriage is exclusively the legal union of one genetic male and one genetic female sanctioned by the state and evidenced by a marriage ceremony. We also believe that legitimate biblical sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage. Hence, sexual activities such as, but not limited to, adultery, fornication, pre-marital sex, incest, polygamy, homosexuality, transgenderism, bisexuality, cross-dressing, pedophilia, and bestiality are inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible and the Church. Further, lascivious behavior, the creation, viewing and/or distribution of pornography and efforts to alter one’s physical gender or gender-related appearance are incompatible with a true biblical witness. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6; John 4:16-18; Romans 1:18-32; I Corinthians 5:11, 6:9-11, 6:18-20, 7:1-3 and 7:8-9; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-7; 1 Timothy 1:9-11).

Doctrines/Worldview Not Aligned With Calvary's Beliefs

In the day and age we live in, there are many differences of opinion among believers. While they may not be directly salvational, we desire that all our volunteers be on the same page regarding certain doctrinal beliefs. Below, we've listed doctrines that aren't supported by Calvary Knoxville. 

  • Calvinism/Reformed Theology
  • Flat Earth Theory
  • Replacement Theology

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with a Pastor

Alcohol

We ask that you refrain from drinking alcohol while on the worship team so as not to stumble younger or weaker believers. This request does not in any way shape or form indicate that to choose to drink means that you are living in sin; these are not sin issues, but we do feel that they are wise things for us to embrace as stewards of Jesus Christ in light of the society and culture that we live in. We believe that this united message to the flock will present clarity of doctrine and lifestyle that will bring even more glory and honor to the One Who gave up his life so that we might live. Be aware that a member of the worship team is up in front of the people and is accountable to the whole fellowship in their lifestyle. 

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