Cornerstone Bible Church Worship Arts Department

	SECTION THREE: Accountability
	How do we establish accountability? What are our accountability groups? Do we use lay leaders and assistants? What is our leadership style?

HOW DO WE ESTABLISH ACCOUNTABILITY?

Everyone would agree we all need to be accountable to one another.  Not everyone would agree on how that should come about.  Here are several standards we strive to maintain in all areas of ministry.

1) We shout the purpose of the ministry clearly and often.  This becomes the filter through which all things flow.  Vision brings excitement and purpose keeps us on track.

2) We establish levels of accountability.  We keep the accountability groups small enough to be personal, and attempt to place people where they can experience success in serving.

3) We confront immediately with love.  If someone does not maintain integrity in ministry, they should step down and be given special attention.  We trust God to supply the need.  No one is indispensable.

4) We avoid feeding the prima donna syndrome among the most talented people.  We reinforce the fact that they are servants, and all is for God's glory.  Unity and teamwork are the goals.

5) We promote enthusiasm in our ministry teams by creating challenging opportunities like creative teaching, outreach opportunities, fresh music, special concerts, exhibits, and recording projects.

6) We keep prayer a priority in rehearsals, meetings, and pre-service times to keep our perspective.

7) We identify potential leaders and pour extra time and energy into developing them.  We try to avoid waiting too long to delegate responsibilities.

8) We listen to people.  There is usually truth to be heard.

9) We set aside time with leaders for refocusing.  The goal is to affirm, instruct, listen, and inspire them toward the next step.

WHAT ARE OUR ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS?

The following is the model for Cornerstone's Worship Arts Department.  It serves as a working structure of opportunity as people develop and grow in the ministry, and help hold each other accountable in their Christian walk and service.

1) Worship Arts Committee (11 member leadership team): High commitment/high ability group

Senior Pastor & Worship Arts Pastor

Vocal Ministries Coordinator, Instrumental Ministries Coordinator, Technical Ministries Coordinator, Drama Ministries Coordinator, Recording Ministries Coordinator, Student Music Coordinator, Special Music Coordinator, Worship Intern, Member at Large

2) Worship Bands (Two 8 member teams): High commitment/high ability group

Worship Leader

Instrumental Ministries Coordinator

Pianist, Bassist, Drummer, Guitarist, Electric Guitar

Vocal Ministries Coordinator

Lead Soprano, Lead Alto. Lead Baritone

3) Special Music (various soloists and groups): High commitment/high ability group

Special Music Coordinator

Various Vocalists and Instrumentalists from other groups

4) Adult Choir (40 member team): High commitment/varied abilities group

Directing Team

Conductor, Choir Accompanist, Vocal Coach, Asst. Director

Vocalists: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass

Leadership Team

President & Vice President

Section Leaders, Attendance Secretary, Correspondence Secretary, Care Coordinator, Social Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Dress/Costume Coordinator, Treasurer, Librarian

5) Sound Ministry (6 member team): High commitment/Medium abilities group

Technical Ministries Coordinator

Head Sound Engineer

Sound Engineer for each service or program

6) Outreach Concerts (usually 75+ team): Medium commitment/varied abilities group

Concert Director

Master of Ceremonies
Instrumental Ministries Coordinator

Hosting Band, Instrumental participants

Vocal Ministries Coordinator

Lead Vocalist, Assisting Vocalists, Vocal groups

Technical Ministries Coordinator

Sound Engineer, Assistant Sound Engineer, Lighting Engineer
Console operator, Follow spot operator

7) Drama Outreach Presentations (usually 100+ team): Medium to high commitment/varied abilities

Producer

Drama Ministries Coordinator

Drama Director

Actors, Script Prep

Music Director

Vocalists, Instrumental Accompaniment, Youth Choirs

Technical Director

Sound Crew, Lighting Crew, Body Packs Coordinator

Stage Manager

Set Crews, Construction Crews, Stage Crews

Costume Coordinator

Sewing Crews, Dressing Crews, Make-up Team

8) Lighting Ministry (3 member team): Medium commitment/varied abilities group

Technical Ministries Coordinator

Head Lighting Engineer

Console Operator, Follow Spot Operator, Set-up Team

9) Closing Singers (7 member team): Medium commitment/varied abilities group

Vocal Ministries Coordinator

Assistant to the Worship Pastor

Closing Singers Team Leader

Vocalists (two per service)

10) Worship Singers (Rotating 20+ team): Low commitment/varied abilities group

Worship Leader

Vocal Ministries Coordinator

Worship Singers Team Leaders

Rotating Vocalists (4 to 6 per service)

11) Youth Music Ministry (20+ member team): High Commitment/varied abilities group

Youth Music Coordinator

JamPak Director

Assistant Director, Choreographer

Student singers (grades 3-5)

CrossTalk Director

Assistant Director, Choreographer

Student singers (Jr High & High School)

DO WE USE LAY LEADERS AND ASSISTANTS?

My responsibilities as the Worship Arts Pastor cover a wide variety of areas and a large number of people.  To assist me, I have a group called the Worship Arts Committee.  Each member of this committee coordinates a branch of the department as follows: Vocal Ministries, Instrumental Ministries, Technical Ministries, Drama Ministries, Recording Ministry, and Youth Music Ministries.  Each of those sections of the department are then divided into smaller groups and led by team leaders and their assistants.  The Senior Pastor and Worship Interns also are part of the this creative administrative team.

WHAT IS OUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?

When it comes to small groups and many other functions of leadership in the church, there are at least two things to keep in mind.  First, God has made us all differently, and as a result we tend to lead and to follow in different preferred ways.  Secondly, it is important to understand leadership styles; the more we know about our style and the styles of others, the better we will be able to accomplish ministry with people.

1) Style expectations.  I seldom drop a new leader into an existing group, because that group will already have a set expectation of what a leader will and will not do.

2) Personal leadership style.  Leadership styles can be divided into four basic types: directive, coaching, facilitating, or delegating.  The directive style tends to be the most assertive; delegating, the least.  Different groups require a different style leader.

3) We believe God uses all leadership styles to accomplish His work.  One style is not better or more Biblical than another, but some situations are better served by one style of leadership over another.  Similarly, some followers prefer one leadership style over another.  That’s why growing, interpersonal relationships are vital to a healthy ministry.

Section One: Definition & Purpose
Section Two: Values, Priorities & Practices
Section Three: Accountability
Section Four: The Worship Gathering