CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Dr. Judith McAllister, President
The vision / mission of the International Music Department of the Church of God In Christ is encapsuled in the following precepts:
1) We will promote the authenticity of worship by embracing and fulfilling our roles as Levitical priests. (Ezekiel 44:9-11,15; Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Chronicles 15-16)
2) We will maintain the fire and exuberance of the former rain, while embracing the promise of the latter rain. (Proverbs 22:28, I Samuel 7:12, Joel 2:23)
3) We will centralize our focus on JESUS and HIS kingdom; and this focus will be the goal of all departmental activities. We will endeavor to remove attention away from man and/or tradition, realizing that the commandment of God takes precedence over the traditions of man. (Mark 7:6-9)
4) We will embrace the vision set forth by the Presiding Bishop; and each of its components will be made applicable to all constituents of the International Music Department. (Habakkuk 2:2, Hebrews 13:17)
The current visionary focus is inclusive of the following:
a. Spiritual Emphasis
b. Financial Accountability & Integrity
c. Missions
d. Global interaction through the Digital Divide (Internet Components)
e. Urban initiatives
f. Increase in Educational Opportunities
5) Through teaching and mentoring, we will equip each constituent of the International Music Department with the tools necessary to minister with excellence and anointing within their various Music & Worship Arts components (local churches, districts, regions and jurisdictions). (I Chronicles 15:22, Psalm 33:3)
6) We will encourage, utilize and bring to the forefront the hidden talents and giftings of those who serve in our department.
(II Timothy 1:6)
7) We will support and encourage opportunities, which allow each gift to be utilized to its maximum potential.
(Proverbs 18:16, Ephesians 3:20)
8 ) We will continually endeavor to achieve greatness within the Intertational Music Department, causing it to be known as superlative within the brotherhood of believers.
(I Corinthians 10:31)
