Media Worker’s Manual

Serving GOD with our body, soul, spirit and talent/technical skills

Effective July 1, 2017

A Proposed working Document for
Assemblies of God, 1 Udokang Media,
Uyo East District, NIGERIA
About this Manual

This manual is designed to address the policy and administrative concerns of all facets and
extensions of the music and media ministries at Assemblies of God Church. The initial
manual will be reviewed and upon approved by the church board. Any further additions or
revisions to this manual supercede previous statements or conditions and become
effective immediately. All major revisions must be approved by the church council before
becoming effective. All affected music and media personnel
will be notified of major revisions. The conditions in this manual are not considered
retroactive. However, should a deficiency arise, all existing team members should seek
to fulfill any requirement as soon as possible.

Organizational Structure
Media Team

Vision

To propagate the Gospel of Jesus to our visually driven world through the use of
technology and media.

Objectives

 Broadcasting live audio and video to the worship center and internet.

Recording audio and video during regular church services and special events.

Audio and video editing or recorded services and other special events for archive,
broadcast, and production
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Production, duplication, and distribution of recorded audio and video files to fulfill
order requests, sermon messages and other special events

Providing audio and video support for evangelistic outreach and other special events
outside of the church building.

Media Team Qualifications

The New Life media team is open to active members of New Life church which have a
desire to show forth leadership and service to God through multimedia ministry.

Prospective media team members must be born again, and have regularly attended our
Church for a minimum of six (6) months, having been an active member at least as a
 Baptized member. Prospective members must also be faithful in their tithe to the Church.
Such data will be verified with the attendance secretary as well as the treasurer and will be
kept confidential.

Applicants must meet the following spiritual requirements in order to be considered for
membership within the media team:
Saved—having a personal, mature relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sanctified—being free from sin/bondage/oppression.
Baptized in water—renouncing sin and being spiritually alive in
Christ.
Baptized in the Holy Ghost—with fruits of the Spirit evident or
actively seeking baptism in the Holy Ghost.

Media team members are expected to demonstrate the fruit and discipline of an active
Christian life through daily devotion and prayer time. Applicants must posses a
professional skill level in their instrument in order to be considered. Musicians must be
available to serve in all regularly scheduled worship services.

Positions and Job Descriptions

i. Selection and Placement

All available positions are appointed by the media director on an as-needed basis. All
positions are volunteer. Any position assignment is subject to the approval, performance
review, and dismissal by the senior pastor or church council at any time. Performance will
be evaluated by the media director. All positions are limited to the main sanctuary unless
otherwise assigned by the media director. Alternate or back-up positions may also be
appointed by the Media Director. All positions will be filled with back- up or rotating
schedules where possible so as to not prevent any one person from participating in the
worship service. When an individual is not scheduled to work in the media department,
he/she is expected to be participating in the worship service as a part of the congregation.

ii Director of Media
Responsible for coordinating all media needs with direct oversight of all media functions.
iii Maintenance Technician
Responsible for setting and rearranging the stage for live recording and all kinds of studion
work. Responsible for checking the wire connections, software settings, sound
equalization, and ensuring that all media equipment are in good condition for use.
appropriate microphone placement as instructed by the media director. Responsible for
any moving of the church equipment, and being available for assistance in moving an
entry’s equipment.

iv House Mix Technician

The house mix technician is the primary supervisor of all audio and media functions, and
reports directly to the media director. The house mix technician is responsible for
receiving all incoming media and queuing all tracks. Responsible for mixing all vocals,
tracks, and house mix at a moderate level. Appropriate levels for all devices are subject
to the approval of the media director. Standard sound pressure levels (SPL) is at or less
than 100 dB (C-weighting) for regular Sunday and revival services during worship time.
The SPL should not exceed 85 dB during the message portion of the service. In addition
to the duties listed above, the house mix technician may also serve as the recording mix
technician as called upon by the media director. The house mix technician may adjust
audio components (compressor, limiter, gate, equalizers, effects) only with the approval
of the media director.

v Recording Mix Technician

The recording mix technician is responsible for managing all live recording, mastering,
and remixing functions by queuing and maintaining recording media and supplying
appropriate audio levels from the main house mixer to the recording equipment. The
recording mix technician may be scheduled to volunteer on a weekday/evening in order
to remix and master a music service’s track recordings.

vi Monitor Mix Technician

Responsible for mixing all vocals, tracks, and musical instrument levels for the
independent monitor mix at a fair level. Responsible for coordinating sound levels with
the house mix technician in order to achieve a reasonable balance on both monitor and
house mixes. The monitor mix technician may also be called upon to fulfill the
responsibilities of the platform assistant as called upon by the media director.
vii Screen Operator
Responsible for utilizing Easy Worship software and pre-programmed service plans to
display song lyrics, multimedia, scripture texts. The screen operator must also queue
and display any DVD or VHS media supplied. The screen operator may also assume the
responsibilities of the lighting technician as called upon by the media director. At the
end of service, the screen operator should save the current Easy Worship program and
log off of the system. Prior to leaving the facilities, the screen operator should ensure
that the LCD projection system is powered off. The PC is to be left on (but logged-out).
He/She is also expected to regularly get church announcement for projection on
Sunday.

viii Copy Technician

Responsible for filling media orders received via the media hotline voicemail account or
via e-mail. The copy technician is responsible for utilizing the CD and audio cassette
duplicator in order to produce copies of service recordings as requested by the media
hotline. The copy technician may also be asked to enter orders into the inventory/billing
system as called upon by the media director.

ix Lighting Technician
Responsible for mixing applicable lighting scenes using the lighting console and dimmer
pack equipment. Responsible for maintaining, hanging, and positioning lighting fixtures
as directed by the Media Director. The lighting technician is responsible for utilizing the
correct pre-programmed scenes from the lighting console at the appropriate times
within a service. The lighting technician must coordinate efforts with the screen
operator and the house audio technician. Upon the close of service, the lighting console
should be placed in blackout mode or an applicable scene (work light/walk-thru light).
Prior to leaving the facilities, the lighting technician should place the console in blackout
mode and turn off the console power.

x Media Reception Table (Sales Team)

Responsible for receiving all audio cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, or VHS tapes from
incoming entries. Tag each media item with appropriate instruction information (CD
Track #, Tape Side A/B, etc.) for the house mix audio technician. Give all tapes/CDs to
the media runner. Responsible for receiving platform needs from each entry and
 communicating them to the platform helpers. (Example: What microphone needs the
entry will require).

Involvements

i. Practices and Workshops

Media team members are expected to attend all group practice sessions (where
music/band team members are present) where the choir is present (Wednesdays and
Saturdays: 6pm.). Media team members must be respectful and orderly during
practices and breaks. Additional attendance may be required for special events ( prayers
and fasting, trainings, district media functions held in our churches, and other special
services.

ii. Worship Services

The media team ministers in every worship service. Any foreseen exceptions will be
advertised. Media team members are to adhere to the weekly rotation schedule
published on the attendance calendar. Media team members scheduled to work any
service or event are expected to fill their assigned position until the end of service.
Team members should not leave the media room during a worship service as to be
available to fulfill their assigned duties. However, any spiritual needs supercede one’s
requirement to remain in the media room at ministry times during the service such as
altar. This development should be approved by the media director.

iii. Other Activities

Media team members are expected to be faithful in attending all worship services.
Media team members are also are expected to be in attendance for all scheduled
ministry services (Sunday Morning Worship, Tuesday Bible Study and any other day as
schedule by the media director). In addition, team members be enrolled and actively
participating in Sunday School classes.
Attendance and Arrival

i. Attendance Policy
Enrolled media team members are expected to be in attendance for all ministry functions
as well as practices and workshops. Media team members are to be faithfully present, on
time, and both mentally and spiritually prepared for services, practices, and workshops.
It is the individual media team member’s responsibility to personally inform the media
director promptly and with advance notice for any planned absence. Attendance is
taken at all practices, workshops, and services.

ii. Drop Policy

Any media team member whose unexcused absenteeism exceeds 25% of all events
requiring attendance will be dropped from membership for the current quarter, unless
approval is extended by the media director due to special circumstances.

Each media team member is to provide a 1-week advance notice of work or shift changes
conflicting with regularly scheduled media team activities. Mandatory overtime is
excused. Good communication is expected in the event of expected or unexpected
absences. Members dropped due to excessive unexcused absenteeism will not be
allowed to rejoin until the next commitment quarter. Active media team members may
be sent copies of their attendance history for a given quarter. Media team members not
attending the mandatory fasting and prayers and preparation time (Sunday,8:40a.m.) will
be excused from media team, unless the individual is concurrently actively participating
in a teaching position or due to pre-scheduled work.

Any media team member involved in a legal dispute will be suspended from all media
team activities.

iii. Arrival Times

All positions must observe a 15-minute advance arrival before the start of any service. A
Standard service schedule is listed below:
 Arrival at Post
Sunday AM 8:15 AM
Bible Study 4:45 PM

Other services and special events may require special arrival times. Such information is
announced as it is foreseen by the media director.

Media Policies

i. Media Room
The media room houses the majority of Media’s technical equipment. The media room is
to remain locked at all times, except during services times of operation. No food, drink,
or gum is allowed within the media room. Only media personnel approved by the
media director may be allowed access to the media room. No children are allowed in or
permitted access to the media room at any time due to the amount of sensitive
equipment. All equipment housed within the media room shall remain in its location and
should not be removed without the permission of the media director. Additionally, no
new equipment may be added to the media room without the consent of the Media
Director. Instruments or equipment may not be moved or changed
from their present location without approval from the media director. The media room is
to be kept in good organization at all times. Waste should be properly disposed of.

ii. Media Storage Closets

The media storage closets contain surplus and unused media equipment. These closets
are a repository for media department goods and shall remain locked at all times. No
equipment should be removed from the media storage closets without first notifying and
receiving proper approval from the media director.

iii. Platform
The platform is the primary area of ministry for Videographer. As it is located within
the church, all personal activity must be conducted with responsibility and respect to
God’s presence. No food, drink, or gum is allowed on the platform. Bottled water
is acceptable during practice sessions only.
 Only authorized persons are allowed on the platform at any given time. Children are not
permitted to be on the platform due to the amount of fragile equipment present.
Resources on the platform such as microphones, instruments, and mixing consoles are
for the exclusive use of designated persons only, and are otherwise inaccessible to all
other persons.

The platform is generally set up for weekly worship services and other events. Its
arrangement is semi-permanent. Major clearing or relocation of platform equipment is
generally only warranted at major events such as worship musicals.

iv. Audio/Video/Lighting Instruments

All equipment and items within the media room are to be handled with care. This
includes any other equipment located elsewhere throughout the church premises deemed
as media equipment. Such equipment is property of the Church and cannot be removed
from the premises or from its present location without express written consent
from the Media Director. Media technicians utilizing such church-owned equipment are
expected to use express care so as to preserve the integrity and usefulness of the
equipment. No settings should be modified without appropriate cause and
documentation. Carelessness or rough usage of any equipment is not tolerated and may
lead to the dismissal of media personnel. All equipment must be utilized in accordance
with proper technique and according to the owner’s manual. Most user manuals and
other technical documents are available electronically and will be provided upon request.