Do i have to have experience to serve on the Production Team?

No previous experience required to serve on this team. Many of our volunteers have started on the team with little to no experience and now operate at a high capacity. We ask that you maintain a good and teachable attitude, and stay committed to learning the craft.

How often do your weekend volunteers serve?

Production team members typically serve once every 2-4 weeks depending on their position. There are some positions or team members who prefer to serve at a higher frequency.

What does a typical weekend look like?

Sunday:
700 Sound and Programming Team call time
730 Production Team Arrival
730-830 Sound/Gear Check
830 Service Run Sheet Meeting
840-850 Greet in lobby
855 In Places
905-1025 Service
1020-1045 Breakfast
1055 In Places
1105-1235 Service
1230-1240 Team Debrief

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WEEKEND LOOK LIKE?

Sunday:
700 Sound and Programming Team call time
730 Broadcast VideoTeam arrival or “Call Time”, (meets in Production Control room to brief for service)
730-830 Sound/Gear Check
830 Service Run Sheet Meeting
840-850 Greet people in lobby
850 In Places
900-1020 Service
1020-1045 Breakfast
1050 In Places
1100-1230 Service
1230-1240 Team Debrief

How do you organize volunteers? 

We formulate an open rotation (as opposed to “fixed” teams) each month using the online production scheduling software Planning Center Online. There's also a tech schedule or “run sheet” created every week that serves as a roadmap to Sunday morning programming elements.

How do you train your volunteers?

There are three main components to our training. First, we rely heavily on mentor-apprentice relationships between veteran volunteers and new trainees. A new volunteer will shadow and train alongside one of our seasoned “pros” before going solo. Secondly, we use an on-the-job review environment where a given team will meet between services to watch a recording, then evaluate and discuss the previous performance. The third component is training sessions that will occur during the year with specific teams to dive deeper into that area of production.

WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON YOUR TEAM?

PROGRAMMING TEAM//

Campus Production Lead (Staff Position) — x1

  • Leads the Production Team on Sunday morning.

  • Oversees the set-up and operation of the production equipment on Sunday.

  • Prepares or coordinates all Sunday morning service elements during the week.

  • In charge of routing signal flow in and out of the Control Room and auditoriums.

  • Makes sure the Sunday services and rehearsal are on schedule.

  • Trouble-shoots any equipment problems that occur in either auditorium.

Producer — x1

  • Prepares or coordinates all Sunday morning service elements during the week.

  • Cues the different production areas during the Sunday service as needed.

  • Makes sure the Sunday services and rehearsal are on schedule.

Audio Team//

A1 (Front-of-House) — x1

  • Operates the mixing board located in the Auditorium and controls the mix that the audience hears,

  • Responsible for setting up the FOH console on Sunday rehearsals as well as building the audience mix for the Weekend worship services.

  • Prepare and test all equipment required for the worship service.

  • Confirm sound checks for communicator, musicians, and playback sources as needed.

VIDEO TEAM//

CG (Lyrics/Graphics/Video)

  • Edit and run all song lyrics for the worship service. West CG operator does both Pro and CG.

  • Review lyrics for spelling and proper phrasing.

  • Run through songs live with the band during rehearsal.

  • Enter, edit, and run all speaker notes, title slides, and related on-screen graphics for the worship service and message.

  • Review sermon notes with communicator.

Stream PA (Production Assistant)

  • In charge of running livestream and communicating cues.

LIGHTING//

Lighting Designer — x1 (NAPA/EB ONLY)

  • Operates lighting board that controls the moving lights and LED strips onstage.

  • Assist lighting staff with fixture placement and programming as needed.