Aaron McClain
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Passionate about creating deeply intimate spaces for the believer and non-believer to encounter Jesus. Seasoned worship leader and pastor with 11 years of experience in drawing people closer to Jesus by choosing (and writing) the best music and worship programs to fit church standards. Work with senior pastor and other leadership to adapt programs and convey messages.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Vanguard Church Of Colorado Springs
2019.10 - Current
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Recruited volunteers for tech, creative, and worship teams.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Served on Pastoral Leadership Team (oversees all multi-site church operations and programming under Elder Board)
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
Songwriter/Leadership Team Member
Worship Mob/Jesus Co.
2018.09 - Current
- Developed and discipled worshipers into worship leaders, pastors, and songwriters that serve on city-to-nationwide scale
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Conducted workshops for aspiring musicians to build skills and confidence.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Specialized in both gospel and contemporary music.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Wrote and arranged gospel and christian contemporary music in original styles.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
- Coordinated and organized travel for concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Worship Pastor
Castle Rock Bible Church
2018.09 - 2019.09
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Recruited volunteers for worship teams.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
Worship Team Leader
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
2015.08 - 2018.08
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
Blood and Fire Initiative/Youth Counselor
The Salvation Army
2009.06 - 2016.08
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
Education
Business Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GAHigh School Diploma -
Osborne High School
Marietta, GA05.2011
Skills
- Biblical Stewardship
- Arranging Music
- Church Programming
- Performance Plans
- Live Sessions
- Music Arrangements
- Vocal Expertise
- Music Management
- Music Ministry
- Musical Composition
- Harmony Structuring
- Songwriting
Accomplishments
- Garnered over 10 million views on YouTube while serving with Worship Mob/Jesus Co. over the last 5 years (mainly original music)
- Garnered over 100 million streams on Spotify, Apple Music and other DSPs while serving with Worship Mob/ Jesus Co. (mostly original music, songs, and arrangement)
- Opened a sold-out show (as a solo artist) at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Chris Tomlin's 2022 Tour
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Vanguard Church Of Colorado Springs
2019.10 - Current
Songwriter/Leadership Team Member
Worship Mob/Jesus Co.
2018.09 - Current
Worship Pastor
Castle Rock Bible Church
2018.09 - 2019.09
Worship Team Leader
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
2015.08 - 2018.08
Blood and Fire Initiative/Youth Counselor
The Salvation Army
2009.06 - 2016.08
Business Management
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School
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