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The Program Director is in charge for the times of outreach. Hence, the upfront responsibility is passed from one leader to another in a public way insuring that the young people, children, and the rest of the staff know who is in charge when and where. Before outreach - Plans program with Tour Director and program team.
- Plans rehearsal schedule, concert schedule, and all program related details.
- Selects music and costumes in consultation with program team and verifies appropriateness of decision with Tour Director and Council.
- Insures that all needed personnel, equipment, facilities, transport, and miscellaneous program support materials are available for pre-tour planning, auditions, rehearsals, outreach, and debriefing.
- Supervises rehearsal content and schedule insuring that rehearsal leaders are properly prepared and on time.
During outreach - Finds out details of concert., i.e., stage site, audience expectations.
- Sets up angle of sound system, lighting, etc., in consultation with Technical Director.
- Positions costumes and props.
- Locates restrooms.
- Acts as liaison with site contact person, light crews, etc.
- Determines with Tour Director and possibly other leaders and young people the content and feel of each individual concert, as concluded from prayer time.
- Makes sure that all program support personnel and performers have easy access to written explanation of program.
- Supervises on-site program warm-up and sound check.
- Participates in and sometimes leads heart preparation.
- Pursues appropriate testimonies and sharing as far in advance of concerts as possible.
- Gives final program promptings before concert begins.
- Sits in front of stage during concert and directs actions or may participate as M.C.
- Gives program-related critique at end of program in an up-building way.
Qualifications - Love for God and children.
- Understands how performing arts can serve as framework for discipleship and ministry to God and man.
- Is a worshipper.
- Good at conceptualizing.
- A motivator.
- Experience with music, dance, and general creativity.
- Ideal if there is some knowledge of technical working, as well.
- Team leader capabilities.
- Be able to receive criticism and correction related to program content and style.
Dangers - Pursues creative excellence at expense of discipleship and ministry.
- Pre-conceived program idea that doesn’t suit skill level of children and ministry setting.
- Too busy to spend quality time with God.
- Tries to control program. Resent input of Tour Director.
Other Program Options - Sports Ministry Team
- Construction Ministry Team
- Mercy Ministry Team
- Street Evangelism Team
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