# Founding Board of Directors Music and Ministry Initiative Voice Up Publishing, Inc. FOUNDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY 12-month founding commitment 15-20 hours/week The Divine Mission "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit" (Colossians 3:16). Voice Up's Music and Ministry Initiative is founded on the belief that God is love, and we excel when we share God's love with others . We create musical experiences that open hearts to divine connection, foster authentic community among disciples of Jesus Christ, and empower individuals to discover their calling to serve God through music. Research shows sacred music increases spiritual resilience by 52% and strengthens divine purpose (Peterson et al., 2024). Communities with musical ministry demonstrate higher volunteerism and compassion, reflecting Yeshua's love in action (Anderson & Williams, 2023). Three Founding Tracks Compensation based on available funding 1. Ministry Credit Track - Seminary/university credit 2. Service Track - Pure ministry calling and spiritual development 3. Leadership Stipend Track - Up to $1,200/month based on funding Core Responsibilities - Worship Ministry Development: Create transformative worship experiences combining traditional and contemporary elements - Community Outreach: Use music to share God's love with unchurched and marginalized communities - Discipleship Formation: Develop musical programs that integrate spiritual growth with creative expression Regional Focus 8 founding members across 4 regions: North America, Latin America, Africa & Middle East, Europe & Asia-Pacific - each addressing unique spiritual and cultural contexts. Training & Development 6-week intensive program covering theological foundation, worship leadership, community outreach, discipleship mentorship, cross-cultural ministry, and organizational development. Ongoing monthly retreats, quarterly conferences, and annual missions exposure. Qualifications Essential: Personal relationship with Jesus Christ/Yeshua as Savior, biblical commitment, musical ability, ministry calling, demonstrated discipleship character, cultural sensitivity, background check clearance. Preferred: Theology/ministry/music background, church leadership experience, cross-cultural understanding, additional languages, community outreach experience. Application Process Send to with subject "Music Ministry Founding Board": 1. Resume with musical and ministry experience 2. Statement of Faith (400-600 words) 3. Ministry Vision Essay (600-800 words) 4. Musical Portfolio 5. Three ministry references 6. Community Impact Proposal (300-500 words) Selection includes spiritual interview, musical audition, ministry scenarios, and reference verification. Our Commitment Voice Up welcomes all qualified disciples of Jesus regardless of denominational background or cultural context. We seek candidates demonstrating musical excellence and spiritual maturity, understanding that effective ministry flows from deep relationship with God. This is kingdom-building ministry using music's universal language to open hearts to God's transformative love, build authentic community among disciples, and empower believers to live as followers of Jesus Christ/Yeshua. Rolling admissions with quarterly selections. Applications reviewed monthly. We are here to help you connect to your purpose and build stronger personal connections in the communities where we live. Our method is simply having personal conversations about our cause in our community, one person at a time. Each conversation matters. Each individual has the ability to bring people closer together. Each interaction can make a difference Program Overview The Voice Up Credential represents an innovative approach to professional and personal development, combining practical experience with structured learning and direct engagement with community and business leaders. This year-long program integrates a 100% remote, 100% flexible hands-on internship experience with comprehensive coursework and real-world perspectives connected to your purpose. Together we hold ourselves accountable to the following principles. Humility We must remain open minded and open to improving ourselves every day. Precision Excellence requires discipline. Patience We all need forgiveness Empathy We must understand the why Together we are organized around the following structure: Every person agrees to bring and share their whole self. This is a safe place We want to know all of your talents We'll collaborate to find creative ways to amplify your talent inspiring many communities.