RUSS PARRISH
Resurrection Lutheran Church
BURNSVILLE,MN
8
years of professional experience
Singer-songwriter using my gifts and talents for God as a worship leader. I have been leading worship for over 10 years with various denominations and congregations. I enjoy connecting with people through music and theology. My passion is to be more like Jesus as I live out the Bible every day.
Work History
Director of Music and Worship
7 Years 5 Months- Integrated in-ear monitors, tracks, and lighting into weekly services.
- Recorded and distributed edited rehearsal mixes with Logic.
- Created and arranged tracks in LoopCommunity's Prime App.
- Produced videos and studio recordings of musicians from home for pre-recorded services during COVID.
- Built the online services during COVID.
- Created and automated slides in ProPresenter.
- Created and changed stage designs with new worship series.
- Graphic design through Photoshop for stage design, lower thirds on live stream, and social media.
- Hired, mentored and supervised staff, students and volunteers to carry out program goals.
Assistant Worship Leader
3 Years 1 Month- Lead worship by singing and playing various instruments (Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Keys, and Mandolin).
- Grew a team of musicians from 4 to 20 members over the course of a year.
- Created weekly song arrangements.
- Wrote new worship songs for the congregation.
- Built backing tracks to enhance musicianship and overall experience of the service.
- Taught on Wednesday nights for our Student Ministry.
Worship Leader
1 Year 5 Months- Built a praise band of volunteer musicians.
- Set up in-ear monitors for praise band.
- Started and lead a small group Bible study for the college ministry.
- Lead retreats for young adults.
Worship Leader Intern
2 Months- Led congregation of 2,000+
- Directed praise band rehearsals with volunteer musicians.
- Gathered volunteers and sent out music via Planning Center Online.
- Built tracks for worship on Ableton Live.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATIONS
High School Diploma
Skills
Proficient in church production and presentation software (Ableton
ProPresenter
LoopCommunity Prime
Multitracks
and Logic).
Award-winning Christian Singer-Songwriter
Multi-instrumentalist
Sermon Writing
Student Leadership
Stage Designs
Strong Leadership
Great Team Management
Accomplishments
- Grand Prize winner in SongDoor International Songwriting Competition for original Christian song (2021)
- Grand Prize & Lennon Award in John Lennon Songwriting Contest in Gospel Category (2018)
- Honorable Mention in July/August issue of American Songwriter Magazine's Lyric Contest for original Christian song (2018)
- Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Grand Prize Winner (Christian Song, 2017)
- Grand prize winner of Focus on the Family's Journey to the Promised Land contest (Two week trip to Israel with Bible teacher and historian Ray VanderLaan) (2017)
- Producer, Loop Community (Since 2017)
Albums/Singles
- "Skin & Bone" (2021)
- "Your Love Surrounds Me" (2019)
- “Finding the Light - EP” (2018)
- "Go Tell It On the Mountain" (2017)
- "Be Thou My Vision" (2014)
Timeline
Director of Music and Worship
Resurrection Lutheran Church
06.2019 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Worship Leader
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church
05.2016 - 06.2019Read More
Worship Leader
Victory Baptist Church
12.2014 - 05.2016Read More
Worship Leader Intern
Green Acres Baptist Church
06.2014 - 08.2014Read More
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from COMMUNICATIONS
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LIPSCOMB ACADEMY
High School Diploma
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