Procedure for New Singers and Musicians

Give unto the Lord the Glory due unto His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness. Ps. 29:2

All of them trained and skilled in music for the Lord. 1 Chronicles 25:7

We are looking for intercessors whose gifting flows out of a heart of worship. Our expectation for our worshippers is that we develop excellence of heart and skill, presenting our worship in a spirit of humility. Our desire is to be skillful in leading others into the offering of high praise to our God, of which praise He is so worthy. We are longing for the commanded blessing that comes when we do this together (Ps 133) in the highest way the edifies all (1 Cor. 12,13) and leads us all into the presence of God. The development of these things takes time and dedication. We are committed to the journey of discovering the most effective ways that we can worship Him with overflowing hearts, dedication, and skill. We are at the beginning of this journey and we invite you to join us…for He is great, and greatly to be praised!


STEP 1: SEND US A DEMO TAPE As part of the application process for staff, if you are a singer or musician who wishes to participate on an International House of Prayer (24/7IHOP) worship team, you must complete the enclosed Application Questions and Demo File and submit a 10 minute demo tape of yourself playing the instrument(s) you would desire to use at IHOP. (You may need to record yourself on more than one instrument, including your voice if you would like to sing.) Please make it clear to us what we are supposed to be listening.

STEP 2: ATTEND A TRAINING SEMINAR We do not have unrealistic expectations for our worshippers and we do not want a concert feel to our worship. Our desire is to offer God the high praise that He is worthy of and to be skillful in leading others there with us. We are longing for the commanded blessing (Ps 133) that comes when we do this together in the highest way that edifies all (1Cor. 12, 13) and leads us all into the presence of God. This takes time and dedication. We are committed to discovering the highest way that we can worship Him with overflowing hearts, dedication, and skill. We invite you to join us... Halleluyah! 
      
         We honor every role involved in 24/7 IHOP. Although the worship team may be up front we realize that they are no more important than the intercessor/ prayer warrior who is engaging his/her heart. You do not have to be a singer or musician to be an intercessory missionary...we need you to do your part, and we are looking for those who have this heart regardless of gifting or talents. Participation at 24/7 IHOP does not guarantee anyone the platform position. There is no manmade spotlight on those rising into the spirit of the Tabernacle of David Worship. We need team players that have a heart after God and a good attitude toward working with others, Selah.





LEAD MUSICIANS::

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house (tabernacle of worship) of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold (gaze intently w/purpose) into the beauty ( multiple facets or dimensions) of the Lord, and to inquire (investigate w/knowledge) in his heavenly temple (Psalms 27:4). The Head Musician(s) will be determined by ability to skillfully train and to teach others. This includes hands on musical aspect of IHOP's 8 styles of worship with a solid scriptural interpretation of the of the "Tabernacle of David" and it’s priestly, prophetic, and kingly dimensions in which it operates and functions in the IHOP worship.  David's tabernacle resored is highlighted by the Heavenly throne worship paradigm of the Book of Revelation Chapter 5, 7, 14, and 21. The Head Musician status requires an excellent spirit, not only in ministry of music, but one of teaching with authority and virtue. The Head Musicians in the Tabernacle of David were skillful and very knowledgeable in the Torah. This position does not require one to be a scholar, but leaders who praise with understanding. We will make available initial training that you be equiped to skillfully teach and train others in the 24/7 Model.  In order to qualify as Head musician, one must be willing to gain a thorough understanding of spirit of Davidic worship. Qualified Head Musicians will be asked to train, teach, and equip musicians/singers in the Tabernacle of David worship classes. Lead Musicians who worship with high level interpretation and understanding and build teams to flow into various kinds of "Spirit and Bride" worship.  
 

IHOP STATEMENT OF FAITH

WE BELIEVE that only the sixty-six books of the Bible are the inspired, and therefore inerrant, Word of God. It is the final authority for all we believe and how we are to live. Matt 5:18; Jn 10:35; 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:20-21

WE BELIEVE that the one true God exists eternally in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these, being one God, are equal in deity, power, and glory. We believe that God not only created the world but also now upholds, sustains, governs, and providentially directs all that exists and that He will bring all things to their proper consummation in Christ Jesus to the glory of His name. Ps 104; 139; Matt 10:29-31; 28:19; Ac 17:24-28; 2 Cor 13:14; Eph 1:9-12; 4:4-6; Col 1:16-17; Heb 1:1-3; Rev 1:4-6.

WE BELIEVE that Satan, originally a great and good angel, rebelled against God, taking a multitude of angels with him. He was cast out of God's presence and is at work with his demonic hosts to establish his counter-kingdom of darkness and evil on the earth. Satan was judged and defeated at the cross of Christ and will, at the end of the age, be cast forever into the lake of fire which has been prepared for him and his angels. Matt 12:25-29; 25:41; Jn 12:31; 16:11; Eph 6:10-20; Col 2:15; 2 Pet 2:4; Jude 6; Rev 12:7-9; 20:10.

WE BELIEVE that Adam was originally created in the image of God, righteous and without sin. In consequence of his disobedience, Adam's posterity are born subject to both imputed and inherent sin, and are therefore by nature and choice the children of wrath, justly condemned in the sight of God, wholly unable to save themselves or to contribute in any way to their acceptance with God. Gen 1-3; Ps 51:5; Is 53:5; Rom 3:9-18; 5:12-21; Eph 2:1-3.

WE BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, that He was conceived and born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and offered himself as a penal, substitutionary sacrifice for sinners. By the blood of His cross He obtained for us eternal redemption, the forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting. He was raised bodily on the third day and ascended to the right hand of the Father, there to make intercession for the saints. Matt 1:18-25; Jn 1:1-18; Rom 8:34; 1 Cor 15:1-28; 2 Cor 5:21; Gal 3:10-14; Eph 1:7; Phil 2:6-11; Col 1:15-23; Heb 7:25; 9:13-15; 10:19; 1 Pet 2:21-25; 1 Jn 2:1-2.

WE BELIEVE that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. No ordinance, ritual, work, or any other activity on the part of man is required in order to be saved. This saving grace of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, also sanctifies us by enabling us to do what is pleasing in God's sight in order that we might be progressively conformed to the image of Christ. Jn 1:12-13; 6:37-44; 10:25-30; Ac 16:30-31; Rom 3-4; 8:1-17,31-39; 10:8-10; Eph 2:8-10; Phil 2:12-13; Titus 3:3-7; 1 Jn 1:7,9.