Voices of Truth Worship Choir

Voices of Truth, the Worship Choir Ministry at The Creek, creates a place for vocalists to grow as passionate worshippers by growing spiritually and artistically and provides God-honoring, relevant, well-crafted worship for Sunday morning and beyond in order to lead fellow believers in worship and point seekers in the direction of the one, true, living God.  Voices of Truth is open to individuals who attend The Creek who are 14 years and older.  This ministry meets for rehearsals and small group time every Thursday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  Members of Voices of Truth should be passionate worshippers who can communicate the love of Jesus through song.  There is not an audition process, but an interview is requested.
Estimated time per week:		2 hours per week plus Sunday morning worship
Required Training:		No
Volunteer Leadership Team:		David Boyer, Courtney Burch, Lindsey Hinders, Doug McCollom, Nancy McMahan, Mechelle Polter, Nancy Riddle, Kimberly Watts
Staff Oversight Provided By:		Laura Dingman
Application Process:		No
Membership Required:		No
Key Spiritual Gifts:		Exhortation; Evangelism; Serving; Pastor/Shepherding; Prophecy

Praise Team

The Creek Praise Team Ministry creates a place for individual vocalists to grow as passionate worship leaders by growing spiritually, artistically, and technically and provides God-honoring, relevant, well-crafted worship for Sunday morning and beyond in order to lead believers in authentic worship and point seekers in the direction of the one, true, living God.   The Praise Team is open to members of The Creek who are already active members of Voices of Truth, The Creek’s Worship Choir, by audition only.  Praise Team members rehearse from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings and lead worship on Sunday mornings in the adult Worship services.   Auditions are held once a year in November.
Estimated time per week:		Various
Required Training:		Yes
Volunteer Leadership Team:		Susan Blettner, Dawn Davis, Emily Hostetler, Scott Isaacs, Lauren Sarver
Staff Oversight Provided By:		Laura Dingman
Application Process:		Audition
Membership Required:		Yes
Key Spiritual Gifts:		Exhortation; Creative Communication; Evangelism; Serving; Pastor/Shepherding; Prophecy

Dimensions Drama Ministry

Dimensions, the Drama Ministry at The Creek, creates a place for actors, directors, and writers to grow spiritually and artistically, and provides God-honoring, relevant, well-crafted dramas for Sunday morning and beyond in order to draw our audiences into the presence of God. Dimensions is an auditioned group of actors, directors, and writers who are members at The Creek.  This ministry meets every Wednesday night from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for rehearsal, small group time, and technique building.  Auditions are held once a year in August.  Members of Dimensions provide dramatic scenes for adult Worship services, Kid’s Rock services, and outreach events.
Estimated time per week:		Various
Required Training:		No
Volunteer Leadership Team:		Lise Caldwell, Michelle Fredrickson, David Nidiffer, Drew Wildman, Shea Wynn
Staff Oversight Provided By:		Laura Dingman
Application Process:		Audition
Membership Required:		Yes
Key Spiritual Gifts:		Exhortation; Creative Communication; Evangelism; Serving; Prophecy

Praise Band

The Praise Band is our Sunday morning worship band and plays exclusively contemporary music. This ministry requires the participant to be very self-motivated, as the majority of rehearsal time is the sole responsibility of the musician. Those interested in this ministry are auditioned.
Estimated time per week:		8 hour per week
Required Training:		No
Staff Oversight Provided By:		Andy Schroeder
Application Process:		Audition
Membership Required:		Yes
Key Spiritual Gifts:

Stage Construction

This crew designs and builds sets for sermon series and special programs throughout the year.
Estimated time per week:		Various
Required Training:		No
Staff Oversight Provided By:		Andy Schroeder
Application Process:		No
Membership Required:		No
Key Spiritual Gifts:

Wired Tech Ministry

The Technical ministry is comprised of volunteers who serve throughout the church.  Individuals who serve receive training for their specific area.  Technologists are used during Worship services and for special events.  Service areas include Stage Manager, Lighting Operator, Sound Technician; PowerPoint/Prologue operator and Camera Operator.  Training in these fields is provided.
Estimated time per week:		Various
Required Training:		No
Staff Oversight Provided By:		Dave Stroop
Application Process:		No
Membership Required:		No
Key Spiritual Gifts: