W & A FAQ's

What’s the process for being on a worship team?
Since we have so many musicians in our community, we get asked this question a lot. Those who will serve on worship teams at Belmont’s regular assemblies need to be members of Belmont Church, have strong sight reading skills and be able to find their part by ear. Usually the worship team can only run each song once in a short rehearsal the day of the worship service, so these musical skills are essential. If this sounds like you here’s what to do.

Step 1: Pray and ask if this is something the Lord is calling you to. Then fill out an orange musician’s info form which you can find here on-line, or in the Asaph’s Chamber building which houses the Worship and Arts Department. You can either mail this form back to the church or leave it with the front desk, marked for Worship and Arts. By doing this we also get you into the Worship and Arts data base and you will be kept up to date about department happenings.

Step 2: Make yourself known to the staff and attend one of our various Artists’ Gatherings. Our worship leaders generally call people they either already know or have met and talked to when choosing people for their teams. So let us get you to know you. You should not feel at all shy about being proactive here. Belmont is a large community and we want to meet you!

Step 3: Keep an open mind and don’t get discouraged. Honestly, it can take a while to get worked into the list of people who are being called for worship teams. Of interest; in 1 Chronicles Chapter 25 you will find the ‘Number And Services of Musicians’, you could say, those who were available to play in King David’s worship team. There were 288 musicians deemed skillful, and ‘they cast lots for their duties, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the pupil.’ So, stay open to serving in other ways until you get called to fill an opening in the rotation. We have many other opportunities for you to use your gifts other than the worship platform in the main assemblies. There is Isaiah 58 ~ The Nashville House of Prayer ~ and the Children’s Ministry is always looking for individuals and teams to lead our children in worship.

Can I do a ‘special’ presentation in the worship service? (Example: you’ve written a song, choreographed a dance, or designed a visual arts piece…)
If you have a special artistic presentation you would like to bring for consideration please contact The Worship Art's Pastor. Our Worship and Arts Pastor oversees all special presentations in our assemblies.

What if I have an overall idea or vision I want to tell someone?
Again, the Worship Arts Pastor is your wo/man. Give him a call or send an e-mail with your idea or submission.

Can I get the lyrics and/or charts to the songs we sing in the assemblies?
Unfortunately our licensing does not allow us to share those with the public. However, we are happy to help you find a published version by sharing information on the songs. Please call Worship Arts @ ext 248 to help you out.

I’m a cell worship leader and I need some pointers. Can someone work with me?
Absolutely! We are here to serve you. We have books with song lists, chord charts for leaders and songs with only lyrics for singers. We also have other programming helps for worship leaders who lead for our small group ministries. Call the Worship Arts @ ext 248 and he will help you get started.

I would like to book one of the Belmont Worship Leaders for an event. How do I go about this?
If you know them, feel free to contact them directly. If you need some recommendations, please call the Worship Arts Pastor or Administrator and they will be glad to help you out.

Belmont’s worship style is unique. Can you give me some information on the biblical foundations for this at Belmont? Including prophetic ministry, singing in the Spirit, Songs of the Lord, etc…
You can call or e-mail the Worship Arts Pastor with specific questions. We also hope to have some position papers online that detail a Scriptural basis for worship, along with some reference guides to help you explore these topics yourself. So, please check back.

How can I volunteer in the media area of the worship services?
We are always excited to hear from qualified people with servant’s hearts to run our sound / lights / video, and our Media Shout presentations. Contact us if you’re interested in sound/ lighting/ video at mediavolunteers@belmont.org or 256-2124 ext. 227. To volunteer for our rotating team of Media Shout operators, please contact Worship and Arts.

Is the music recorded each weekend? How do I get a copy?
Our weekly worship is recorded each weekend and is available at the resource desk in the church lobby after the service. CD’s are a suggested $4 donation and are available as supplies last.

Are my children welcome to stay with me in the worship center for the whole service?
Our exuberant worship style actually lends itself well to children’s participation. Children are certainly welcome and encouraged to attend. We advise parents however to remain aware of your children and insure that their behavior does not distract others. Our Children’s Ministries also love visitors and do wonderful jobs teaching our little ones each week. We have pre-school worship for your 3 – 5 year olds during both assemblies on Sunday mornings. We also have Children’s Worship ages 6 – 12 each Sunday during our 11am assembly. You are encouraged to bring your child to their age level class for a trial run. Click here for information on Children's classes.