Structure of the Music Industry
Legend
= Areas Where Worship Pastors are Involved (Depending on the Church)
= Areas Where All Worship Pastors are Involved
= Areas That are Utilized by Larger Worship Bands
Other Income
- Corporate Events
- Donations
- Worship Pastors
- Church Musicians
Producer
- Picks Songs to Record
- In Charge of Artist Schedule
- Oversees Master Recording Mix
Marketing
Fans
- Video
- Social Media
- Internet
- Promotions
- Giveaways
- Interviews
- Radio
- Anywhere From Casual Listener to Restraining-Level-Super-Fan
- Buys Albums
- Attends Meet & Greets
- Purchases Concert Tickets
- Promotes on Social Media
- Buys Merchandise
Christian Music Industry
A&R
Publishing Company
Artist & Repertoire
- Finds Artists
- Develops and Crafts Sound
- Chooses Songs to be on Album
- Perfects Artist Image
- Pastoral Care
- Guidance Mentorship
- Songs|Songwriters|Song Plugger
- Administer/License of Music
- Legal/Copyright
- Royalties
- Song Placement
- CCLI
- Licensing
- BMI
- ASCAP
- SESAC
...and How Worship Arts Fits in
*This is Far From an Exhaustive List, Rather is the Compilation of the Most Important Elements in Regards to Worship Ministry
Church Worship
Record Labels
- Sunday Worship Experience
- Saturday Worship Experience
- Weekday Worship Experience
- Special Events
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Sets
- etc.
Distribution
Signs Artists
- Major
- Sony
- Universal
- Warner
- Independent
- Big Machine
- Centricity
- Head Over Sales
- Digital
- Retail
- Show
- Mom & Pop
- Promotional Events
- CD Orders