WORSHIP LEADER APPLICATION

Full Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YEAR)

Phone

Email Address

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Present Church Address (please include city, state, and zip)

How Long Have You Attended?

Present Position(s) of Service Within the Church

How Long Have You Served These Areas?

EDUCATION — SCHOOL(S)

EDUCATION — DEGREE(S)

Paid Ministry Experience (Please Include Ministry Position, Duties, and Dates of Service)

Describe your relationship with God (conversions, ongoing sanctification, spiritual disciplines, etc).

Why do you want to lead worship in the local church, specifically for The Ridge?

Would you need special considerations because of involvement with other organizations (as a vocalist, instrumentalist, or similar)? Please Explain

What are your areas of spiritual giftedness?

Have you ever been asked to resign from a ministry position? If so, please explain.

Regarding the confidentiality of my interest in placement at the Ridge: (choose one of the following) Regarding the confidentiality of my interest in placement at the Ridge: (choose one of the following) My desire from placement is already public. You may discuss this with anyone that's interested. My desire from placement is known only by a few. Please discuss this only with my board, asking that at this stage, they keep it strictly confidential. No one knows of my interest. At this stage, please do not discuss this with anyone but me.

Briefly describe yourself in terms of strengths and weaknesses in leadership, worship, musical proficiency, etc.

What does it mean to be a consistent and generous contributor to the Lord's work in the local church, and are you?

Please give your view of Scripture.

What is the Gospel? (i.e. theologically speaking, not how you would explain the gospel message to a non-Christian).

Briefly describe your philosophy of ministry and evangelism.

What is our role in saving the lost, and what is God's role?

How would you explain theology of worship?

What is your view and practice on Baptism, Communion, and Spiritual Gifts?

In your own words, how do you understand the tension of God's sovereignty and human responsibility, specifically as it relates to salvation?

Who have been your primary theological teachers or influences? In other words (apart from the Bible), what authors, theologians (living or dead), movements, denominations, or schools of thought have most influenced your theology?

What is your philosophy of corporate worship?

Briefly describe your view of local church government, including the offices, who can/should hold them, and who has final authority for decision making?

What is the purpose of the local church?

How should the role of the Worship Leader work with the role of the Lead Pastor?

We are not looking for someone who is simply a musician, but rather we are looking for someone who is able to shepherd the church. Are you willing to "care" for the flock by being available to listen, spiritually feed and encourage members in need?

What bands have most influenced you?

Describe a time when God used you to share the Gospel with someone.

How can music be used to spread the Gospel?

What instruments can you play? List primary first and explain proficiency of all.

Where have you led worship or performed at an event?

Why do you feel you are capable of leading worship at The Ridge? Do you believe you can fulfill the list of requirements and qualifications stated on the Worship Leader Job Description document?

How do you define leadership?

What is the Biblical structure for church leadership?

CHARACTER REFERENCES — Please list a minimum of three (3) people (not related to you). EXAMPLE: Name // Phone // Current Address // City // State // Zip