Welcome to the team
Welcome to the Opendoor Worship & Production Team! We are excited to have you as part of our family. This page is your guide for everything you need to know as a Team member, whether you’re a vocalist, musician, or in production. Here you’ll find our values, expectations, FAQs, dress code, and resources. Bookmark this page so you can always come back to it.
Common questions
What are call times?
Thursdays at 5:30 PM and Sundays at 7:15 AM. Arrive early enough to be ready before rehearsal begins.
What does preparation look like before Sunday?
Production:
Review the run sheet and any updates in Planning Center. Clarify any questions before Sunday morning.
Worship:
Practice your parts during the week. Use Worship Online and Planning Center resources. Be confident in your area before stepping into rehearsal.
Review the run sheet and any updates in Planning Center. Clarify any questions before Sunday morning.
Worship:
Practice your parts during the week. Use Worship Online and Planning Center resources. Be confident in your area before stepping into rehearsal.
Where do I go when I arrive?
Production:
Check in, head to the control room, and get ready for production huddle.
Worship:
Check in, connect with your team, pick up in-ears or gear, and prepare for rehearsal.
Check in, head to the control room, and get ready for production huddle.
Worship:
Check in, connect with your team, pick up in-ears or gear, and prepare for rehearsal.
Who do I report to on Sundays?
Production:
Report to the Producer, Production, or Service Director
Worship:
Report to the Worship Pastor, MD, Worship Leaders, or Service Director
Report to the Producer, Production, or Service Director
Worship:
Report to the Worship Pastor, MD, Worship Leaders, or Service Director
What if I get sick or I’m running late the morning of?
Production:
Notify the Production Director immediately.
Worship:
Notify the Worship Pastor and MD as soon as possible. Avoid last-minute changes unless it’s an emergency.
Notify the Production Director immediately.
Worship:
Notify the Worship Pastor and MD as soon as possible. Avoid last-minute changes unless it’s an emergency.
What is expected during run-through?
Production:
Full focus. Execute cues as if it’s live. Take notes and make adjustments quickly.
Worship:
Full engagement. Lock into arrangements, dynamics, and transitions.
Full focus. Execute cues as if it’s live. Take notes and make adjustments quickly.
Worship:
Full engagement. Lock into arrangements, dynamics, and transitions.
Where are headsets (Production) and in-ears (Worship) located?
For Production: Headsets are located in the control room.
For Worship: Stage left with microphones and batteries.
For Worship: Stage left with microphones and batteries.
How do I check in my kids?
Childcare opens Thursdays from 6:00–6:25 PM and Sundays from 8:00–8:25 AM for drop-off.
What is Dream Team Central?
Our volunteer hub in the lobby for meals, coffee, and connection.
How do I sit with my family?
Reserved section is on the left-hand side, fourth row from the front.
When do I put in block-out dates?
As early as possible in Planning Center. Avoid last-minute declines.
Preparation Checklist
Before the Weekend
Production:
Worship:
- Review Planning Center and run sheet.
- Listen to the worship set to become familiar with the songs and flow.
- Communicate any questions before Sunday.
Worship:
- Review the setlist in Planning Center.
- Practice your parts until confident.
- Use Worship Online for tutorials if needed.
- Listen through transitions and know arrangements.
Day of Service
Production:
- Arrive at call time.
- Power on and test all systems.
- Confirm comms are working.
- Be fully ready before run-through begins.
- Arrive at call time.
- Set up gear and grab in-ears.
- Warm up vocally or instrumentally.
- Be ready to start rehearsal on time.
Run-Through
Production:
- Execute cues as if live.
- Adjust levels, lighting, and transitions.
- Take notes and fix issues quickly.
- Play/sing at service level.
- Lock in dynamics and transitions.
- Watch leadership and follow direction.
Service
Production:
- Stay alert and responsive.
- Follow the Producer/Director.
- Adapt calmly if changes happen.
- Lead with confidence and humility.
- Stay engaged spiritually and musically.
- Follow leadership cues.
Post-Service
Production:
- Power down properly.
- Reset equipment and stage.
- Debrief briefly if needed.
- Return gear and reset the stage.
- Connect with the team.
- Celebrate wins and receive feedback.
Dress Code
Worship
- No large logos, graphics, or distracting patterns
- No bright neon colors
- Avoid overly tight, short, or revealing clothing
- Closed-toe shoes preferred
- Dress elevated-casual
Production
- Clean, black clothing
- No distracting graphics or large logos
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Comfortable but presentable (no pajamas, gym shorts, etc.)
- Be mindful if visible on camera or moving on stage