PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM COVENANT

We are determined to experience the presence

of God and see lives changed at every worship
service…

No spectators only Worshipers

PURPOSE AND VISION

It is our belief at IRM Evangelical Church - Mandaluyong that the Praise &
Worship team is a vital part to the ministry of this body of believers.

Members of this team should view their function as ministers of the gospel
through music and song. Those who serve on the Praise & Worship Team,
therefore, should view their role as a calling from God.

Membership on the Praise & Worship Team (in any way) is a position of Christian
leadership.

 The primary function, then, is to lead the congregation in true worship

under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. “God is Spirit, and those who
worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth”. (John 4:24)
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 We emphasize that our purpose and calling is that of leading others
into the very presence of the Living God.
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  There is no calling issued for “performances” and “showmanship”
– only true praise and worship. Therefore, members must strive
continually through prayer and example to have a pure heart before God
and others.

The vision for the Music Head and Resident Pastor is to maintain
a musical ministry of excellence.

 We desire to have a praise and worship team, including singers, musicians

& dancers for special performances, dramas, revivals and special services.
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GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Calling

It is very important for those who participate in the Praise and Worship
Team to know and feel that they are “called and anointed” to the ministry of
worship. (As one of the ministers of God says, “we will know if we are called
when we respond, obey and commit to what God has called us to do”)
 We believe in the operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the order of
Service at IRM Evangelical Church - Mandaluyong.
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2. Lifestyle

Participants must be born-again believers of Christ, and their lifestyle

must resemble that of a born-again Christian.

2.1 Character
We desire to pursue Christlikeness through:
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2.1.1 Prayer – Every week each member should pray for
their church, their worship ministry family, their leaders,
and the worship services so that when service time comes
they are spiritually prepared to move with the presence of
God.
2.1.2 Devotion/Bible Study – Scriptural Study is
essential to the development of our character. The more
we understand worship according to the Word of God, the
more we can worship Him in the appropriate manner.

2.1.3 Personal Worship - Ministers must be worshipers

on and off the platform. Anyone who has difficulty
worshiping at home or in the congregation is not ready to
be on the platform leading others in worship.

2.2 Righteous Living

Every ministry member must maintain a high standard of morality
because the position of leadership is not to be taken lightly and we are all
held at a higher standard in God’s eyes.

2.2.1 Use of Drugs and Alcohol – The use of drugs and

alcohol by any worship ministry members is strictly prohibited.

2.2.2 Sexual Purity – The worship ministry member must

commit to living a life that is adhering to Scripture in regards to
sexual purity. Scripture is clear that sexual relationships are to
be confined to marriage between a man and a woman. Scripture
also call us to abstain from any appearance or hint of sexual
immorality (Ephesians 5:3). Because of the standard presented
to us in Scripture, the ministry member must.

2.2.2A Abstain from sexual activity outside of the context of

marriage.
* Be accountable with your pastor or leader.
* Don’t put yourself in a situation where you will be
tempted to sin.
 2.2.2B Abstain from viewing pornography, inappropriate
media (movies, TV, internet, addictive mobile applications), or
any other vile thing that can pollute the purity of your heart
and mind when walking with Christ (Psalm 101:3).

2.3 Giving. Every member must be faithful in their tithes and offerings
to God and trusting Him with their finances
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3. Talents and Skills
Although we recognize the importance of a pure heart, the musician and
vocalists also need to have enough skill so that they can follow the leading of
the Holy Spirit.

 Musicians and vocalists should have open hearts to receive advice,

correction, training, and should be committed to becoming proficiently
skilled at their ministry. “Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the
singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it”. (1
Chronicles 15:22)

One does not need to be a professional musician to worship the Lord, but
God honors the discipline of good practice and preparation. “Failing to
prepare is preparing for failure.”

3.1 Devoting at least one hour a week to developing skill in our

given areas of responsibility.

3.1.1 Singers and Musicians will practice their parts for songs. this
involves memorizing both instrumental and lyrical parts.

3.1.2 Sound techs can study and experiment with different

capabilities of our sound equipment to produce the best quality
sound for services.

3.1.3 A/V workers can work to master the perspective programs

used for video, lyrics, and equipment operation.

3.2 Making adjustments to the arrangement of songs or the

sound production of songs and visual the presentation at the
request of leadership in a way that is both helpful and positive in
attitude. Flexibility and willingness to serve are key components in
everyone coming together in unity to bring our best worship before God.

WE CAN ALL IMPROVE, It is our responsibility to bring our best in

worship for God.
4. Commitment
Praise and Worship Team members should be actively involved at IRM
Evangelical Church – Mandaluyong and dedicated to its mission and vision and
to the leadership of its Pastor and other leaders.

This commitment includes the following:

4.1 Regular worship service attendance.
4.2 Weekly Prayer on Fire attendance.
4.3 Mentoring with department directors
4.4 Cell group Meeting/Gathering.
4.5 Other Special Activities
Because we value the importance of family, prospective Praise and Worship
Team members should not join the team without the full support of their
family.

5. Attendances and Punctuality

Attendance and punctuality are very important factors for being a member
of the Praise and Worship Team.
5.1 Weekly rehearsals are required, and members should arrive at least 15
minutes before the rehearsal ready to work on the designated material.
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5.2 Poor attendance and showing up late for rehearsals demonstrate a lack
of discipline and respect for the Lord’s ministry.
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5.3 Those who are unable to attend rehearsals should not expect to
participate in the Worship Team the following Sunday unless prior
arrangements with the music head have been made.

5.4 Singers, musicians, A/V, and sound techs will be in place and ready to
go before the starting times of both rehearsals and church services.
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6. Attire
As leaders, members must dress properly.

6.1 Although we recognize that God does not judge us by outward

appearance (1 Samuel 16:7), we also realize that proper attire adds a level of
excellence to the worship experience.
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6.2 Consequently, members are encouraged to be neat, clean, and
appropriately dressed for all services.
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6.2.1 Inappropriate dress for regular worship services includes T-shirts,
old jeans, short skirts, sleeveless tops, revealing clothes, midriffs shirts,
etc. “All the Levites who were musicians . . . stood on the east side of
the altar, dressed in fine linens . . . “. (2 Chronicles 5:12)
7. Training Pool for Prospective Members.

7.1 Anyone interested in serving must meet the necessary trainings,

guidelines and expectations presented in this manual before taking the
platform.

7.2 Praise and Worship Team training pool is open for prospective member/s
but with music head’s approval. The music head and the head/resident pastor
approve who goes to the training pool.

7.3 The prospective member must be at least 15 years old, at least 1 year
member of IRM Evangelical Church – Mandaluyong (except for special cases) ,
and a cell group member before taking the platform.

7.4 The music head and the head/resident pastor shall decide and approve
whether he/she is finally an official member of the Praise and Worship Team
and is ready to take the platform.

7.5 Official member of the Praise and Worship Team shall finally sign the
PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM COVENANT.
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8. Schedule Conflicts, Etc.
Those who commit to serving on the Praise and Worship Team are asked to
commit to weekly rehearsals and they are expected to do their best to other
commitments do not interfere with their ability to serve on the Worship Team on
a weekly basis.
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8.1 If at any time, a member (including visual equipment operators, sound
technicians, musicians, worship leader, backup singers, etc.) cannot attend a
service, rehearsal, etc. they must find their own replacement and notify the
music head in advance so that proper adjustments can be made. Each member
is only allowed to do this three (3) times a year, if and only if the reason is
valid. If a member has availed the said number of provisions and he/she needs
to make another absence again, a replacement will no longer be allowed;
instead his ministry will be left vacant for the said schedule.

9. Discipline:
The team will consider any unavoidable tardiness during practice or worship
service but will address any habitual or deliberate one.

Any team member who shows deliberate negligence of his/her responsibilities and
does not comply to this guidelines will immediately be dealt with.

9.1 First offense. Said member will be verbally reprimanded.

9.2 Second offense. applies when an erring member refused to submit to the
disciplinary action of the first offense he/she is then subject to
 suspension from his/her ministry and will not be allowed to minister with
the team on Sunday services. Refrain is the action to be taken after
reprimanding, if the same pattern of errors or mistakes is seen with no
sign of desire to be changed.

9.3 Relieve is the course of action to be taken when for the third time the
same offense has been made. This means a period of suspension
depending on the gravity of the mistakes or sin committed which could be
one month, three months, one year or even indefinitely. To be suspended
means, he will function in the usual area of his ministry but he/she is
required to continue to attend the rehearsal and worship services as an
active but under disciplined member of the team and again as a trainee.
The lifting of the suspension depends on his/her response to the
corrections. The fruit of genuine repentance are expected to be then
evident namely, change of heart, change of view, change of purpose and
change of lifestyle.

9.4 Restore is the act of taking the suspended person back to ministry after
finally learning his/her lesson from the past mistake. His restoration does
not mean assuming immediately the same position which he/she used to
occupy before he was suspended. He must start from a lower position
depending on the present condition of his heart and acceptance of the
leadership and the whole worship team.

9.5 Remove is the final course of action for irreparable attitudes that continue
in spite of the correction being imposed on him. This means removal from
the ministry alone but not from the local church.

It must be made clear to anyone who will be removed from the

ministry that the door for him/her to be restored is still open. However, he
must show positive signs of change of heart, cooperation, and willingness to
undergo restoration process. This does not refer to a specific program but
to a period of observation for him/her to be confirmed by the Lord in the
heart of the leadership to be ready for restoration. It is a matter of heart
condition and heart responses where Christ-like characters are developed.

Any discipline will be done at the consent of the resident pastor and carried
out by the music head. It will be done in love and in hopes of reconciling
the individual and bringing them back fully restored.

10. Lastly, open communication is of vital importance.

If at any time a team member is confused, discouraged, or unhappy with the
way things may be happening at a given time, they are encouraged to speak
with the music head, resident/head pastor, or other leadership.

* The only way to deal with hurt feelings, resentment, confusion, etc.
is to bring it out into the open so that the Lord can help us work
through it as a team.
Note:
* It is important to state that we intend for the information in this manual
to serve as a guideline, but we realize that exceptions will occur.

These exceptions will be determined by the leadership of IRM Evangelical

Church – Mandaluyong.

* It is also important to state that these guidelines apply to the members of the
Praise and Worship Ministry on a regular basis, not those who participate in
special programs, special music, etc.

Schedule:
Saturday Evening Practice: 8:00PM up to when we are done.
Sunday Services – 9:00AM – Arrive by 8:30AM for prayer.

Acceptance of Guidelines

You are expected to execute and adhere to the IRM Evangelical Church –
Mandaluyong Praise & Worship Covenant.
I / We___________________________ understand, accept and agree with the
Praise and Worship Ministry guidelines and disciplinary actions written in this
manual.

Furthermore, I/We agree to conduct my/our actions according to the

guidelines, and promise to uphold the utmost integrity of the ministry.

Signature: _______________ Date Signed: _______________

Praise & Worship Team

Be holy, for He is Holy...

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