Fire Media Production

"Visual Evangelist"

Thank you for your interest in the Media Ministry at Open Fire International Fellowship, we believe that God has a plan and purpose for every Christian and that purpose will be fulfilled in the local church.

"Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. Since you are interested in this area of ministry, we want you to be encouraged and know that our desire is to see you fulfill all God has called you to do and be." - Psalm 92:13 NKJ

Since you are interested in this area of ministry, we want you to be encouraged and know that our desire is to see you fulfill all God has called you to do and be. As part of the media team, we have established specific guidelines to help us work together and be the best we can be. Please read this carefully and examine yourself regularly as to your commitment in this area of service.

You must be in 100% agreement for you to flow with our team and for the anointing to flow through you. If you do not meet the standards outlined in these guidelines, you will disqualify yourself from being a part of the Media Team. We are grateful for you, and we believe that as we are faithful to God in these areas, He will be faithful to show Himself strong on our behalf, not just in the worship service but also in our personal lives.

What is Media?

Media is the visual representation of the vision of our leadership. It is an example of the culture, vision, beliefs, brand, and our acknowledgement of God, His son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. No matter if it’s a full-length recording, images, snippets, or sound-bytes of recordings.

To serve in media is to share the vision, culture, beliefs, and brand of Open Fire International Fellowship to the world through social media. We serve with honor, respect, and the spirit of excellence, understanding and acknowledging that in a service we are both serving and yielding to the Spirit of God. He guides, directs, and teaches us as we grow. In addition, we are part of security as we have eyes on the full sanctuary during service.

The Mission Statement

Advancing the Kingdom of God through the proclamation of the potent Gospel of Jesus Christ and by the demonstration of the Holy Spirit‘s power, striving to empower the total man, spirit, soul, and body.
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Our Purpose
The purpose of the OFIF Media Team is to capture and transmit all of what God is doing whenever we gather together, with intentionality and excellence. Our goal is to execute the mission both audibly and visually so that lives can be empowered. We want OFIF to be a place where people can experience a divine encounter with the Lord and have their hearts prepared to receive the teaching of the Word of God, both in-house and online.

"They said to him, “Your servants have come from a country that is very far away because of the fame of the Lord your God; for we have heard the news about Him and all [the remarkable things] that He did in Egypt. . .”" - Joshua 9:9 AMP
"Only pay attention and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your grandchildren [impressing these things on their mind and penetrating their heart with these truths]" - Deuteronomy 4:9 AMP
“He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” - Mark 2:12 NIV
"But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so the number of men who believed now totaled about 5,000." - Acts 4:4 NLT
  1. By making sure our lives exemplify purity and holiness, so God can flow through us. 
  2. By listening to and studying other media teams that are successful and have the same heart we do.
"In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work." - 2 Timothy 2:20-21 NLT
"Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the Lord ; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change;" - Psalms 15:1-4 NKJV

3. To be prayed up and ready to serve in a spirit of unity.

The Three “I's” of Serving in Media

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore." - Psalms 133:1,3 NKJV
"“The Lord was ready to save me; Therefore we will sing my songs with stringed instruments all the days of our life, in the house of the Lord .”" - Isaiah 38:20 NKJV

You might call these our core values of serving at Open Fire. We think it's important that every teammate strive to serve with the following three characteristics:

  1. Integrity - If we're going to display it from the stage, we have to live it when we're not serving. People know when we're being fake, when our heart isn’t in what we’re doing. We can't expect people to depend on God just because we've told them to. We have to lead by example. This also applies to tithing, involvement, etc.

"I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with songs. I will be careful to live a blameless life—when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home." - Psalm 101:1-2 NLT
"And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:1-2 NLT

2. Intensity - Serving in media is serious business. We should be EXCITED and grateful to God for what He has done for us. And just like with integrity, we can't expect the people to be excited and enthused about what we’re displaying if we're not. We have to pay attention and be intentional about the message we’re communicating - engaging our viewers and bringing them along on the journey. When we talk about His wonders, grace, love, and goodness, these are INCREDIBLE truths that are world-changing, and we should act like it.

"Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. ” - “Psalms 103:1 NLT
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalms 118:24 NKJV]

3. Intentionality - Jesus didn't live a flippant life. There was purpose in everything He did. We should live the same way, and we should serve in the same way. Always asking why. Why should I choose this shot? Why should I choose this background/color? Is this video appropriate? Are we just goofing around, or are we pointing people/creating an environment that points people to God? This takes preparation and time spent not just briefing for a few minutes before service, but also watching videos, attending trainings/rehearsals, practicing, learning how to use equipment, and even observing when visiting other ministries. This will open us up to a whole new world of opportunities in and out of service.

"Always do what is right and not only when others are watching, so that you may please Christ as his servants by doing his will. Serve your employers wholeheartedly and with love, as though you were serving Christ and not men. Be assured that anything you do that is beautiful and excellent will be repaid by our Lord, whether you are an employee or an employer." - Ephesians 6:6-8 TPT

As a media minister we expect you to have the following:


Send me, therefore, a man skilled to work in gold and silver, bronze and iron, and in purple, crimson and blue yarn, and experienced in the art of engraving, to work in Judah and Jerusalem with my skilled workers, whom my father David provided. - 2 Chronicles 2:7 NIV
God was with Ishmael, and he grew and developed; and he lived in the wilderness and became an [expert] archer. - Genesis 21:20 AMP

  • Spirituality - be a member of OFIF with a loyal heart to serve God, including, but not limited to the following:
    • Born again
    • Filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of praying in other tongues.
    • Have a life of daily personal prayer time, word study, and worship consistently.
    • Growing and changing in line with the Word of God.

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." - Romans 12:2 NKJV

  • Be a Servant - (be servant-minded, having a humble mind, even when corrected):
    • Even as Jesus came to minister (serve) rather than be served, so we must be looking for opportunities to minister to others as we serve on the team. To do this, we must be mature enough to keep ourselves built up so we can give rather than needing to be helped all the time.
    • Be aware of people around us, be mindful of sensitive moments that may not edify the body or could be disruptive to the atmosphere, and even be offensive.
    • Be willing to do whatever needs to be done, even if you’re not being recognized. A humble spirit is required to be in front of people. Otherwise, your pride will remove you from a place of honor.

  • Be Free - (remember if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed, just stand in that freedom moving forward):
    • Jesus said the truth we know will make us free. In order to help others be free in their worship, it is essential that we show the congregation what freedom in worship is.
    • The anointing of the Holy Spirit is able to flow only if the vessel is free.

Other requirements

  • Dress Code - As a member of the team, people look up to you. Your life must exemplify one of excellence in all areas: spirit, soul, and body. Our main goal is to look professional, and our dress should always be modest, as we are not only representing Christ, but also Senior Leadership and Open Fire International Fellowship. We want the team to look the best they can! Remember that the way we look is of utmost importance. People do judge by appearance. We never get a second chance to make that first impression. Please be sure that your style and clothing bring honor and glory to God, isn’t excessive, and doesn’t draw unnecessary attention to yourself.
    • Clothing must be clean, sharp, and ironed. Preferably dark colors.
    • Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times.
    • Dress is to be smart casual. This means nice pants or dressy jeans with blouses or sweaters, and/or jackets for women and nice collared dress shirts for men. No shorts, tight shirts, low cut shirts, or tummies showing.

  • Grooming and Hygiene:
    • Hair must be washed, nicely groomed, and kept neat and clean; no sloppy hairdos or excessively wild styles that draw undue attention. Bodies must be clean, and the use of effective deodorant is essential to positive interpersonal relationships. No excessive colognes, perfumes, piercings, or visible tattoos. Remember also to have your personal stash of breath mints! No gum during services.

  • Attendance - You are expected to be a committed, faithful, and loyal person to the Media Team.
    • You are required to be at church at least 15 to 30 minutes before service (including intercessory prayer) begins for pre-service set-up, sound checks, and prayer. Call/text in advance if you’re going to be late. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have each team member’s cell number and email so you can communicate effectively and in a timely manner if you are going to be late or you may have an emergency. Try group texting when needed so the entire team is aware and can be prepared to make adjustments.
    • If you are late, you will not be serving that service (depending on the circumstances). It doesn’t reflect excellence, reverence, and discipline if the service has already started and you just drop in. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated. You are choosing to remove yourself from the team by being habitually late.
    • All teammates are expected to be present at the weekly pre-service briefings and monthly/quarterly trainings. If you cannot attend, you need to communicate that with the leader ahead of time. Briefings are held 20 minutes before service, and trainings are held one Saturday per month/quarter from 10:00AM to 12:00PM.
    • Your commitment to this ministry is reflected in your attendance not only of the practices but also in attending services regularly. You are expected to be at church for both weekly services and events, even if you’re not serving. Also, when Senior Leadership calls a corporate move for the church, the media team is expected to be involved, give full support, and stick to the rules; for example, corporate fasting, 5:00AM prayers, and special events/services. Making up poor excuses to not commit or attend and serve is not tolerated (Joel 2), and excessive absence will be grounds for dismissal.
    • Attendance for special meetings, conferences, and camps is required. The only exception will be work schedules that cannot be changed. There will probably be 3-4 special meetings throughout the year that will involve 3-4 nights.
    • Give a least two (2) weeks’ notice if you’re going to be gone. More time is preferred – as soon as you know, email or write it down. Verbal notice is not acceptable.

  • Code of Conduct
    • Anyone involved in the Media Team is expected to be a committed Christian with a lifestyle that exemplifies holiness, worship, and honor to God both privately and publicly. Smoking, use of narcotics or alcohol, swearing, and illicit sexual behavior are not acceptable in a team member’s life and will NOT be tolerated. The Bible teaches us to worship God in the beauty of holiness. We give glory and honor to God by a lifestyle of holiness. As believers and servants, we are required by God to live a life that worships in action as well as word.
    • A submissive attitude is very important among the media team members. Speaking against the leadership will not be tolerated; neither will attitudes that have their own personal agenda. We are here to serve God through serving our Senior Leadership and this body, and to be submissive to those over us.
    • A critical spirit or negative attitude will reflect in our corporate worship. Those attitudes will not be tolerated! Please keep your comments to yourself. If you do not agree with the way things are handled, pray about it, don’t gossip about it. If you have a real issue, discuss it privately with the Media Leader.
    • There will be times when the leader will be offering instruction concerning the way something is being done. It is imperative that you receive instruction willingly. A bad attitude towards instruction will negatively affect the whole group. You can’t wear your feelings on your sleeve.
    • Our goal is for the best overall look/sound, a good blend of audio and video. This can be one of the hardest areas to deal with, trying to please all the members of the team at the same time. Please be patient, with a good attitude, as we are constantly adjusting and working towards the best overall execution.
    • Absolutely NO GOOFING around while serving or at trainings, these things look unprofessional and distasteful. There should also be no playing on equipment, talking, or laughing when the leader is giving instructions. A lot of noise can be very frustrating and often takes up a lot of unnecessary time, as the instruction cannot be heard and will have to be repeated when this is going on. Please be respectful towards whoever is speaking and the leader of the group.
    • Run your cables neatly, gaff taping them where necessary. Also, in reverence to God and as a courtesy to others who have been so faithful in keeping the church clean, please ensure that the sanctuary and the media booths are reset for the worship service after services and trainings. Empty bins, clean up trash, reset chairs, etc.

"Reproofs of instruction are the way of life." - Proverbs 6:23 NKJV

When leading the serving during worship be a conscious example:

  • Avoid putting your hands in your pockets, especially when serving on the cameras.
  • Do not expect people to be excited if you are not. Be an example of enthusiasm for what is happening first before you expect them to do it.
  • Do not go wandering, be engaged and pay attention, take your mind off you and your issue, and focus on God and Him being glorified. If your mind is preoccupied, it shows.
  • Keep a clean workspace. Move equipments so they are not in the way of the speaker or the screens during the sermon or other elements during the service. Anything we can do to eliminate the possibility of a distraction on stage is worth the extra effort.
  • Be sensitive to when the message is closing and be ready by the altar call or the Speaker's signal to capture those moments. Manage the atmosphere well. When someone is receiving a word/prophecy, be mindful to get shots that they can use for future reference.

Agreement

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the policies, procedures, expectations, and standards outlined in OFIF's Fire Media Production Manual. I understand that serving on the Media Team is a ministry commitment, and I agree to conduct myself in a manner that reflects the mission, values, and Christian principles of Open Fire International Fellowship. I further agree to fulfill my responsibilities faithfully, maintain professionalism and confidentiality where required, and support the ministry with a spirit of teamwork, excellence, and servant leadership.

I understand that violation of this ministry service agreement and or any other Open Fire International Fellowship’s bylaws, policy/procedure, or moral/ethical standards will result in me being subject to counseling up to and including suspension and or termination of this agreement of service in love. Violations will be addressed as follows:
  • First - Verbal warning with two (2) leaders present.
  • Second - Written warning with one (1) leader present.
  • Third - Consultation with the Pastoral Director of Media or any other member of the Pastoral Team and one (1) leader.
  • Fourth - Agreement nullified.


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