These are the values we commit to hold to as members of the Hyde Park Worship family:

• Core –
We realize the significance and importance of understanding the foundations of true worship, and we commit to furthering our knowledge of these foundations. God desires a heart that follows Him, and we commit to worshiping Him not only with our instruments and our voices but also with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Worship is a lifestyle, not an event, and we want our life to be a living sacrifice for Him.

• Character –
We commit to continuing our pursuit of Christ-likeness through many means including the following:
o Prayer – we will pray for the Hyde Park Worship family, our leaders, and Hyde Park Baptist Church. We will pray for the services each week and come to rehearsals and other events spiritually prepared to lead people into a personal encounter with God.
o Private Worship – we will worship in our quiet time and will live a life of worship everywhere we go.
o Bible Reading –we will commit to reading His Word on a consistent basis.
o Bible Study – we want to know Him more and we commit to studying His Word with consistency and passion.
o Christ-likeness – we realize that He has called us to a life that will reflect His likeness and we commit to allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us into a lifestyle of purification and separation from the things of this world that could contaminate our spirit and body.
o Tithes & Offerings – we commit to returning the Lord’s tithe and to honor God with our financial offerings throughout the year.

• Craft –
God has blessed us with the opportunity to serve Him using the gifts and talents He has given to us. We commit to continuing our pursuit of excellence through many means including the following:
o We commit to practicing and playing through all songs within 36 hours of our assignments.
o We commit to listen to, rehearse, and play/sing through the set list (depending on your assignment) at least 36 hours prior to rehearsal.
o We will strive to play/sing all songs exactly as posted.
o We will commit to memorize our music as much as possible, and where not possible, to be so familiar with the music that dependence on charts is not a hindrance to our ability to worship freely.
o We will be ready to rehearse and in position before all scheduled rehearsals as well as assignments.
o We will be prepared to make any changes to the arrangements and production of all songs in the set list and will be willing to work with all music/vocal directors while exhibiting a helpful and positive attitude.
o We have reviewed all dress code requirements and will gladly adhere to set platform policies.

• Community –
We see the value in nurturing a healthy relationship with all members of Hyde Park Baptist Church through small groups and other personal relationships. We commit to love, value, respect, and protect those we serve through many means including the following:
o Trust – we commit to trust others within healthy boundaries while believing the best motives.
o Encouragement – we commit to affirm, build up, and encourage others through our actions and words.
o Resolution – we commit to resolve conflict with forgiveness and reconciliation.
o Unity – we commit to walk in unity with grace and truth.
o Accountability – we commit to being accountable to others that we might produce fruitful returns.
o Involvement – we commit to our involvement in the total life of Hyde Park Baptist Church through small groups, fellowships, events, and other activities as much as possible.
o Fun – we commit to having fun as a team and family!