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Creative Arts Ministry

The Creative Arts Ministry is vital to help connect people with the relevant message of Jesus Christ. Our services are designed to be multi-sensory, meaning that we try to involve people's heart, mind, and soul in understanding the message for the day. We do that through music, media, theater and various other art forms. People both learn and express their love for God in different ways. We simply help them through the arts.

The music in the services is intentionally slanted in the contemporary direction but we still have a love for the ancient hymns and traditions of past. We believe the message of Christ will never change, but the ways you present the message change with every generation.

Some teams accept new members year-round and there's no experience required. Because artistic ministry is skill-based, most teams require at least modest experience. Some teams require high levels of technical expertise. A brief audition is required for musicians, vocalists, techs, & actors.

Please contact Pastor Mitch Todd for more details and how to become a part of the Creative Arts Ministry.

Creative Arts - Opportunities

Vocalists

What We Are:
We offer three opportunities for those who would like to be involved in leading worship at River Run. We have a lead vocal team for Sunday mornings which are based on vocal ability and experience. We also have a seasonal Choir/ensemble for special services.

How to join:
The Lead Vocal Team is selected based on a passion for worship, vocal ability and experience. Reading music is not required, but is preferred. This ministry requires an audition and a 1 year commitment.

When we meet:
Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm and Sundays at 7:30am-12:30pm

Instrumentalists

What we are:
This ministry utilizes talent in a wide variety of worship styles. Our worship band is focused on exalting God and inviting Him to center stage each week.

How to join:
Positions are filled by audition only. Musicians are selected based on a heart for worship, playing ability and experience. Team members should be able to read music or charts proficiently and easily adapt to a wide variety of worship styles.

When we meet:
Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm and Sundays at 7:30am-12:30pm

Drama Ministry

What we are:
Our drama team exists to creatively deliver dynamic productions which help others experience the love and power of Christ. Most presentations are proprietary in nature and range from 1-minute skits to full length productions.

Who we need:
• Experienced actors and actresses are needed to perform thematic dramas during worship services and special events.

• Experienced seamstresses are needed to design and create costumes for dramas and special events. This team will work closely with the director to help bring the story to life.

• Experienced cosmetic technicians are needed to assist in bringing the genre of the story to its authentic period. This team will work closely with the director and assist each character.

When we meet:
Rehearsal times vary pending the extent of the drama.

Technical Ministries

What we are:
We feel the need to communicate the most important message with tools that are familiar to our culture and community. We have been committed to designing with excellence a sophisticated AVL system.

Who we need:
We need experienced audio technicians in the follow areas (training available):

• Operating 48 Channel Allen and Heath Console

• Operating Hog PC Lighting Program

• Duplicating audio CD's of worship services at 44x

• Operating handheld cameras for recording special themed videos both on and off-site.

• Designing light presentations and operate a sophisticated light system.

• Operating High End visual imaging systems.

When we meet:
Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm and Sundays at 7:30am-12:30pm

Stage Managers

What we are:
Our goal every week is to keep the service fresh by stimulating the senses. Individuals involved in this area assist with both weekend services and special events.

Who we need:
• Stage Manager-Oversees all staging details including entrances and exits. This individual will work closely with the Technical Director.

• Stage Hand-Will assist the Stage Manager with props and staging sets.

• Program Director-Will assist the Worship Leader and oversee all programming.

• Props Team-Will work closely with the Producer in acquiring props for all dramas and special events.

• Set Design/Construction Team-Responsible for designing and constructing stage facades and fixtures for dramas, services and special events.

• Stage Crew-Will work closely with the Stage Manager in set up and removal of stage sets for weekend services and special events.

Other Areas of Ministry:

PPT Creators of Message Slides
Video Camera Operators
Video Editors
Script Writers for Dramas

Please contact Pastor Mitch Todd for more details and how to become a part of the Creative Arts Ministry.