Our Purpose
The Creative Team exists to serve the vision of Inspire Church Albany in the creative space. Everything we do is in support of the church's larger mission, using the areas we specialise in to create an environment where people can encounter God.
What We Do
Our team operates across two main areas:
Music
Vocalists, instrumentalists, and worship leaders who lead the church in musical worship.
Tech
Live production (sound, vision), streaming, media and graphics, lighting.
Joining the Team
There is no formal audition process — we believe that doesn't tell us everything we need to know about you, nor does it tell you everything you need to know about us. While the pathway will look different for every individual, here's how it generally works:
Have a chat
Meet with the Creative Directors for an informal conversation about your interest and experience.
Be part of the family
Come along to team events and get to know the team. Relationship, culture, and a heart for serving matter to us — we want you to feel at home before you're on a roster.
Move into a rostered role
When you're ready and there is a desire to step into a rostered slot, the leadership group will assess readiness and offer you a place on the roster.
We value heart and character alongside skill. If you're interested in getting involved, reach out to one of the Creative Directors to start the conversation.
Our Weekly Rhythm
Our regular midweek slot is Thursday evenings, 7–9pm. What happens on a Thursday depends on the week.
Team Nights
Whole-team gatherings that rotate through four themes:
BUILD
Team and skill building
LEARN
Song learning
JAM
Getting together to play without a specific agenda
FUN
Whole-family fun activities — often held on a different night. We aim for 3–4 per year — bring your family!
Rehearsals
On Thursdays without a team night, the rostered team for the upcoming Sunday will generally rehearse. This is organised by the worship leader for the week.
Sunday Mornings
The rostered team meets at 8am for pre-service rehearsal.
Sunday Evenings (Encounter Nights)
Encounter Nights are generally held on the first Sunday of the month. The format is much more organic, so the rostered team will usually arrange a suitable meeting time prior to the service on the day.
Other Events
Other church events are planned as required throughout the year, and we expect team members to be available for these where possible. That said, these are all volunteer positions — we completely understand when life means you can't be there.
What We Expect
Being part of the Creative Team is a serving commitment. While the specifics look slightly different depending on your role, the following outlines what is expected.
All team members: attend team nights as a priority — these are key to building team culture and connection.
| Role | Thursday Rehearsal | Sunday Arrival | In-Ear Monitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians / Vocalists | When rostered for upcoming Sunday | 8am — allow extra time for setup/tuning | BYO (not consumer earbuds) |
| FOH Sound | With stage-based personnel | 8am | — |
| FOH Media | With stage-based personnel | 8am | — |
| Lighting | — | 1 hour before service | — |
| Stream Audio | — | 1 hour before service (minimum) | — |
| Stream Visual | — | 1 hour before service | — |
| Camera Operators | — | 30 minutes before service | — |
Housekeeping
Availability & Communication
We use Elvanto to manage people, rosters, and song resources. Team members are expected to keep their availability up to date in Elvanto, and can view their rostered slots there.
Day-to-day team communication happens via Facebook Messenger groups. You'll be added to the relevant groups when you join the team.
For all roles, if you are unable to make a commitment, communicate early so the team can plan accordingly.
Dress Code — "Up, Down, Through, Tight"
If any clothing item is visually distracting for audience members when you are on stage, it is not appropriate. Remember that you are under strong stage lighting and on camera — both can reveal more than you might expect. Use this simple check:
| Check | Ask Yourself |
|---|---|
| Up | Can people see "up" more than they should? (e.g. short skirts when on an elevated stage) |
| Down | Are tops too low, showing more than is reasonably modest? |
| Through | Are items too see-through, especially under bright lights and on camera? |
| Tight | Is it figure-hugging? If so, it's probably unsuitable. |
If you're unsure, feel free to ask — and when in doubt, choose something else. The goal is that nothing you wear becomes a distraction from worship.
2026 Calendar
Our scheduled team events for the year. Team nights are for the whole team; preparation nights (Inspire Conference Prep, Carols Prep) are for those rostered on for those events.
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Thu | LEARN #1 |
| 30 Apr | Thu | BUILD |
| 9 May | Sat | FUN #1 |
| 21 May | Thu | JAM |
| 11 Jun | Thu | LEARN #2 |
| 25 Jun | Thu | BUILD |
| 9 Jul | Thu | LEARN #3 |
| 23 Jul | Thu | INSPIRE PREP |
| 6 Aug | Thu | INSPIRE PREP |
| 13 Aug | Thu | INSPIRE PREP |
| 20 Aug | Thu | → Conference (Fri 21 – Sun 23) |
| 5 Sep | Sat | FUN #2 |
| 24 Sep | Thu | BUILD |
| 8 Oct | Thu | LEARN #4 |
| 22 Oct | Thu | JAM |
| 7 Nov | Sat | FUN #3 |
| 26 Nov | Thu | CAROLS PREP |
| 10 Dec | Thu | CAROLS PREP |
| 17 Dec | Thu | CAROLS PREP |
| 24 Dec | Wed | CHRISTMAS CAROLS |