It's one thing to simply have someone start playing with your worship team. It's a whole other thing to have them actually incorporated into the team.
Over the past few weeks, we've talked about how to build your team. Let's assume that you've started that process and now you have these new people on your team and you have no idea what to do with them.
Here are three tips for incorporating new members into your team:
1 | Set expectations
The first thing you should do when someone joins your team is communicate expectations. Clearly explain to them how things work in your team. When do they need to show up for practice? Is it right at call time or should they be there earlier to set up?
Whether you realize it or not, there are expectations that are already set in your team. The people currently on your worship team already subconsciously know them even if they haven't been communicated (that's the CULTURE of your team by the way).
Make a list of expectations you need to communicate.
2 | Set them up for success
Give them the tools they need to succeed. Don't just have them join the team and then treat them like the other members who have been on the team for years. There is a learning curve and you need to help them navigate it.
Have one on one sessions with them to get them started. Provide them with musical examples of what you want them to do. Make sure they have what they need to succeed in your team.
3 | Provide feedback
Feedback is important at all stages but particularly important when people first start out. That new member is constantly evaluating themselves and asking "is this what my leader wants?" The thing is: they'll rarely ask that question out loud. So start a culture of evaluation. Give them things to work on and praise them for the progress that they've made.
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