Common Ground Midtown Worship Ministry
At Common Ground Midtown, we believe worship is a practice that invites us to notice and engage with God’s presence together. In worship, we notice God noticing us. We bring our joys and wounds, our gifts and questions, and are invited to respond in love.
Common Ground Midtown’s worship ministry exists to foster space for the body of Christ to engage in honest worship through rhythms of praise, lament, reflection, and rejoicing.
We aim to do this across generations, voices, cultures, and styles. Worship is a gift, a joy, and a witness, uniting us with one another and with the global church. In all things, we long to make room for the Spirit to move among us with wonder and welcome.
We are continually formed by the five core values of our Church (justice, generosity, Spirit-led, growth, and belonging). In the worship ministry, these values are held together by three central themes—Presence, Formation, and Hospitality—which call us as worship leaders toward deeper worship and faithful witness.
Presence
When we talk about Presence in worship, we mean showing up in heart, mind, and body because God is already there. Worship is not about performing or trying to convince God to come near to us, it’s about becoming aware of God’s nearness and responding to that revelation. Whether we come with joy or sorrow, questions or faith, we believe God meets us right where we are. Together, we help each other remember who we are and who God is by fostering a space to encounter God in real and transformative ways.
Formation
Worship shapes who we’re becoming. Every song, prayer, and shared moment forms Christ’s likeness in us, shaping our hearts, habits, and imaginations. We believe growth happens best in community, where we learn from one another, encourage each other, and are transformed together by God’s love. Week after week, worship is a place of becoming, where the gospel takes root in us and renews us from the inside out.
Hospitality
Worship is a space where everyone belongs. We make room for every story, voice, and background, an environment where people feel seen, known, and safe. Hospitality is intentionally welcoming others as Christ is welcoming us. Whether in our words, our actions, or the way we lead, we aim to reflect God’s generosity and justice, ensuring worship is spacious and open to all.
Want to Serve?
We’re called to be worshipers of God. One beautiful expression of that is through our musical worship together. At Common Ground Midtown, we define worship ministry as those who sing, play instruments, run sound, and oversee lighting and visual tech in order to foster a space where our community can engage in worship together. We seek people who love Jesus, are humble and curious worshipers, and who long to help our church grow in awareness of God’s nearness. If God has gifted you with musical or technical skills, this is a space to bring your whole self—heart, mind, and body—into worship, to offer your gifts and to help shape our community’s life with presence, hospitality, and grace. Whether you’re musically gifted or skilled in audio/visual tech, there’s a place for you to serve and grow with us.
We have opportunities for:
Tech Team members (running ProPresenter and lyrics, middle school and up, training available)
Sound Engineers (mixing live sound, running our livestream, high school and up, training available)
Instrumentalists (high school and up)
Vocalists (high school and up)
Process for Joining the Team
Apply – Start by filling out our application form. This helps us get to know you a little and why worship ministry is a place you’d like to serve.
Connect – Our worship pastor, Cidney Callahan, will reach out to schedule a coffee (or ice cream!) connection to share about the worship ministry and learn more about you.
Experience a Rehearsal – You’ll be invited to join an upcoming Thursday night rehearsal to get a feel for the flow, meet the team, and experience how we prepare for Sunday worship.
Follow-Up – After rehearsal, Pastor Cidney will connect with you again to talk about next steps, share feedback, and help you discern your fit within the ministry.
Background Check / Onboarding – All worship team members are required to complete a background check. This ensures the safety and well-being of everyone on the team, especially because we serve alongside minors. Then, we help each team member get set up with our digital platforms, Planning Center and Loop Community, so they can fully engage in the ministry.
If you have any questions, please email Pastor Cidney at [email protected].
