Thank you for your interest in the Worship Team Ministry at Boynton Beach Community Church. We believe that God has a plan and purpose for every Christian - a plan and purpose to be fulfilled in the local church. We want you to be encouraged and know that our desire is to see you fulfill all God has called you to do and be.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the BBCC Worship Team is to edify and build up the body of Christ by creating an atmosphere in which we can open our hearts to God, give Him all that we are, and deeply hear from His Spirit. Our goal is to enter into a passionate and intimate time of praise and worship through music and the visual arts when we gather together as a community of believers. We want BBCC to be a place where people can experience a divine encounter with the Lord and have their hearts prepared to receive the teachings of the Word of God.“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship”. Romans 12:1
Basic Guidelines
While we do strive for excellence in all that we do, we do not view ourselves (musicians, vocalists, AV techs) simply as “performers” nor our art as a “performance”. We are first and foremost “worshippers”, and this is our ministry. As such, team members make a commitment of devoting time and energy to both the development of their craft and the development of their spiritual lives. We use this short list of guidelines to help us in these tasks as we seek to glorify Him.
Guidelines
1. Worship Team Members are committed disciples of Jesus Christ, live a lifestyle of worship, and display an ongoing, growing relationship with Him.
2. Worship Team Members are committed to BBCC and regularly participate in Sunday morning services and Worship Team rehearsals.
3. Worship Team Members will interview and audition before serving on the team. Musicians should be able to read chord charts and play in a group setting. Vocalists should possess the ability to sing harmony parts and blend with other voices. AV (audio/visual) technicians should be able to demonstrate rudimentary proficiencies with computers, stage lighting, or sound.
4. Worship Team Members strive to maintain a humble and teachable attitude at all times.
5. Worship Team Members are committed to encouraging and cultivating the spiritual health and growth of their fellow team members.
6. Worship Team Members are expected to be familiar with their music in advance of scheduled rehearsal times.
7. Worship Team members are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and services unless prior arrangements are made.“I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God which cost me nothing.” 2 Samuel 24:24
Please Note
We want to encourage musical growth in our church! For those musicians who may not be ready to stand on stage right away, we offer the opportunity to join the team in an apprenticeship role as they develop their skills. Through private instruction, personal work, and occasional participation in rehearsals, we want to encourage each individual to develop their gifts and find the right place to use those gifts in the service of God and His people.Please fill out the Music Team questionnaire if you would like to schedule an audition.
In the first days following a loved one’s death, the family is responsible for many decisions. During such an emotional, stressful, and demanding time, we desire to provide support and assistance to family members. If possible, making plans in advance will lighten the load of decision making. We invite you to contact the church office for information about pre-planning or in the event of the loss of a loved one so that we can assist you as you make necessary arrangements Jesus said: “I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3
At BBCC, we desire to assist prepared engaged couples for a lifelong marriage that brings glory to God. We believe that God has instituted the special relationship of marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that the marriage relationship is second only in importance to one’s relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We believe that the marriage ceremony is a very special time of worship. We believe that God has clearly communicated to us his plan for marriage from the Bible, the authoritative Word of God.
Wedding Information Guidelines
Boynton Beach Community Church wants to help make your wedding day one of the happiest and most sacred memories of your life. In is our desire to serve you in every way that is practical and in accordance with our total church program. We have found it helpful to develop guidelines which will help your wedding run smoothly. We suggest that you read through these guidelines carefully and ask any questions that you may have.
Dates (Rehearsal & Wedding)
In order for a couple to have the pastor officiate at their wedding, either the bride or the groom must be a member of Boynton Beach Community Church. Prior to the wedding, couples must successfully complete premarital counseling with an approved counselor. After reading these wedding information guidelines, if you wish to be married, please contact the church office at 561.733.9400 to schedule a meeting with the pastor. Please complete the Marriage Information Form and Wedding Agreement Form and forward these to the church office prior to meeting with the pastor. At this meeting the pastor will ask you about your spiritual journey and your relationship with your intended spouse. A firm commitment from the pastor cannot be given until this meeting has taken place. Please confirm with the pastor his availability for the date, time and location where you wish to be married.
Rehearsal and Ceremony Guidelines
At least four weeks before the wedding, you will need to contact the pastor to set up a time to meet with him to discuss the format of your wedding ceremony. The pastor has a standard outline for the order of worship for the ceremony and will work with you to make sure your wedding is a special one. All members of the wedding party will meet with the pastor at the location of the wedding for a one hour rehearsal, usually one day before the wedding. Because of family and ministry responsibilities, the pastor is sometimes unable to attend rehearsal dinners and/or receptions. It is hoped that such inability will not be taken as an offense, but if you would like, please do invite the pastor (and his spouse) to attend.
Photographer
Please inform your photographer that no flash pictures may be taken during the ceremony. He or she should be asked to remember the solemnity of the occasion and to refrain from attracting attention to himself/herself by taking pictures from conspicuous locations. Arrangements may be made before and/or after the service for pictures to be taken.
Taping the Service
Videotaping equipment may be used with natural lighting. If you plan to have videotaping from the front of the wedding ceremony, please discuss this with the pastor.
