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ONE TEAM · TWO DISCIPLINES2026 / 2027 TRAINING PLAN

Ready for
Sunday.

A home base for Steel City's lyric and sound teams. Find the training plan, refresh your role, and walk into service prepared.

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UPCOMING

Training plan

Each session is planned for 90 minutes. Exact dates and locations will be shared with the team.

01November 2026

Whole team

Lyric + sound volunteers

Get aligned on why we serve, how Sunday flows, and how we communicate across the room.

View 90-minute outline
  1. Welcome, vision, and team culture · 15 min
  2. Sunday flow and roles · 20 min
  3. Communication and handoffs · 20 min
  4. Walk through a service together · 25 min
  5. Questions and next steps · 10 min
02February 2027

Lyric team

Lyric volunteers

Practice preparing songs and following the worship leader with clear, well timed transitions.

View 90-minute outline
  1. Preparation and service files · 15 min
  2. Slide formatting and song flow · 20 min
  3. Timing and staying ahead · 20 min
  4. Hands-on worship set practice · 25 min
  5. Troubleshooting and questions · 10 min
03February 2027

Sound team

Audio volunteers

Build a consistent starting point for sound check, mixing, listening, and responding during worship.

View 90-minute outline
  1. Signal flow and console overview · 15 min
  2. Sound check and gain structure · 20 min
  3. Mixing vocals and band · 20 min
  4. Hands-on scenarios · 25 min
  5. Troubleshooting and questions · 10 min
AT A GLANCE

Team guides

A quick reminder of what matters most in each role. We'll keep building these out as the team trains together.

L
VISUAL

Lyric team

Help the church sing without having to think about the screen.

01

Before rehearsal

Open the service playlist, verify song order and arrangements, and check every lyric.

02

During worship

Watch the leader and move to the next slide near the second-to-last word so the room can sing confidently.

03

At transitions

Stay aware of repeats, spontaneous moments, and the move from songs to speaking.

A
AUDIO

Sound team

Create a clear, balanced mix that helps people engage.

01

Before rehearsal

Check microphones, inputs, monitor needs, and playback. Start from a known console state.

02

At sound check

Set healthy input levels and build the mix around clear vocals before refining instruments.

03

During service

Listen from the room, follow the people on stage, and communicate quickly when something changes.

SHARED RHYTHM

Sunday flow

Your service leader will communicate the specific call times and details for each week.

01Prepare

Review the service plan and your role before arriving.

02Rehearse

Check your setup, follow the run-through, and flag issues early.

03Serve

Stay attentive to the service and communicate with your team.

04Reset

Leave the space and equipment ready for the next team.