Vocal teams are small vocal ensembles used in worship services to assist with the Praise and Worship music, provide back-up vocals for solo works, as well as perform a variety of contemporary music. Excellent stage presence, the ability to memorize music quickly, and at least 20 years of age are some basic requirements for this group.

An interview with Pastor Corb is required.

Art is always communicating something, whether intentional or not. It is not merely a-moral, as we sometimes treat it. Since Christ is to be Lord of the whole man, all our abilities and activities should be submitted under His lordship. We should treat art the same way by placing it under God’s authority.

Since art does communicate our worldview, artists must be aware of what they are saying through their art. An artist in the secular world may create his works to express himself or showcase his talents. However, a Christ-follower has the opportunity to glorify God by not only emulating a fraction of the creativity of a Supremely creative God, but to go a step further and communicate God’s truths intentionally.

When looking at the works of a Christian artist, we should see God’s truths permeating throughout. The artist’s worldview should shine through, augmenting their testimony as a follower of Christ. That is an invaluable way to witness to our neighbors in the world with the aim to make disciples of all nations, as we are all called to do.

Why should South Church encourage visual arts?

1. To disciple, train and shepherd our artists to emulate God’s creativity for the purpose of making much of Him.
2. To encourage artists to purposefully convey a Christian worldview through the breadth of their work over the course of their lifetime, placing their gifts and talents under the lordship of Christ.
3. To facilitate an environment for South Church artists to interact over common interest so they can spur one another on toward higher pursuits of their craft.
4. To enjoy God and glorify Him forever.

The purpose of The Master’s Craftsmen ministry is to create visual context for the message that is being presented at various church events. Scenery is designed, built, and painted for church events like musical productions, a first- person narrative for Sunday Services, or even a display for a week of Vacation Bible School. As the gospel is presented, the platform is adorned with appropriate visual pieces to help convey the meaning of the message.

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