Creative Arts FAQ's from Butch

Creative Arts FAQs about the Upcoming Fall Changes

Q: I love doing music and art from the popular culture, U2 and Coldplay rocks! Are we moving away from that?
A: No, we are committed to using the art of our culture as much as ever. Great music is
great music and truth is truth regardless of whether it is written by a Christian or non-
Christian artist. We will always try to meet people outside of Christ, exactly where
they are.

Q: I enjoy the spiritual emphasis of the arts and the worship we had every week at New Community - it fueled me spiritually. Now that we are doing First Wednesday only once a month, how will I get that fuel?
A: Have no worries - the time added to the weekend service is intended to help the worship on the weekends feel more like the old New Community. We will be taking the best of weekends and the best of New Community to make our weekends more amazing than ever.

Q: I’ve always wanted to be involved in the New Community teams. Can I be a part of the new First Wednesday service?
A: YES. Being a member of our weekend team means you could be asked to help on the First Wednesday teams. However, because of the duration and timing of the service, a more intensive rehearsal schedule is required. We will no longer have First Wednesday teams scheduled as part of a regular rotation. That is, when the monthly weekend schedule is created, we will ask some of you, based on your special strengths, gifts, and availability to be part of the First Wednesday services as programming requires.

Q: Are the Art forms we use on the weekends and First Wednesdays changing?
A: Perhaps … many styles of art can and will be used in worship at GCC. We have always been interested and willing to perform any art that is excellent, relevant, and authentic.

Q: What if I cannot continue my commitment because of these changes?
A: This will be sad for all of us, but I ask that you discuss that with your team staff leader or with me. We promise we’ll understand. It’s not our plan to lose any artists through this transition. You matter!

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Please feel free to call or email me or anyone on the arts team staff. We’ll do our best to answer you in a timely manner. There are still areas we need to process, so as always, we ask for your patience and grace as we figure things out.

Peace.
- Butch