
Worship Leader for Sing 'n Celabrate at Pender Unitied Methodist
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worship Leader for Sing 'n Celabrate at Pender Unitied Methodist
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Objectives and goals
o To lead a congregation closer to the Lord through worship
o To draw the unchurched to Christ by celebrating Him though joyful music
o To create a welcoming environment on the music team and from up front
o To engender unity in the body of Christ by incorporating cross-cultural musical styles
o To further that unity by incorporating all ages into the music team
o To train others to lead worship and nurture teams
Experience
o Led worship weekly or twice per week
o Developed musicians and singers to fit the need of the church, including teens
o Identified music suitable for the goals of the congregation
o Provided resources for the team members such as lead sheets, sheet music, practice CDs, and training materials
o Mentored team members
o Formatted songs into Power Point
o Responsible for sound system
o Identified and purchased new music for worship
o Created lead sheets for musicians
o Created song arrangements
o Provided verbal transitions between songs as needed
o Brought in non-team members for offertories
o Provided vocals for each service
o Form groups for special music. Draw people in otherwise uninvolved with music ministry, including children and teens
Specializing in:
Pulling new people onto a team
Identifying potential musicians and singers
Using music that has a cross-cultural appeal
Creating a safe and exciting environment
Appealing to multiple generations
A desire for youth and children to become an integrated part of the church
An appreciation for the different generations and the ability to help them work together towards a common goal
Mentoring and discipling fledgling musicians and singers
(Religious Institutions industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Lead worship for Sunday evening service -- about nine songs using spoken devotional bridges between songs. Assemble and rehearse a team/band. Create worshipful power point presentations for the songs. Work closely with the coordinator to focus the music around the theme for the evening.
(Religious Institutions industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
For Alive Global I lead worship for their Praise and Worship service as needed. I prepare and lead an hour of music per service and create the Power Point presentation for the music. Alive Global is multi-ethnic and international.
(Religious Institutions industry)
October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
Fill in and non-regular times requiring a worship leader.
Work to include/draw in as many people to the music ministry as possible.
Fill in sound technician
Assist with graphics and Power Point presentations.
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
October 2008 — May 2009 (8 months)
Lead worship for a service designed as an outreach to families with elementary school aged children.
The position ended when the pastor was promoted.
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
September 2001 — June 2006 (4 years 10 months)
Formed a music program for a mission church. Set up sound system. Trained musicians and singers. Put together the weekly service music and power point for it. Led worship each week. Trained others to lead worship.
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
April 1995 — December 2000 (5 years 9 months)
Assisted with song selection, creation of lead sheets for the musicians, vocal harmonies, creating song transitions and verbal lead ins.
Marriage and Family Therapy 1982 — 1985
1973 — 1978