Aaron Washburn
Springdale,AR
Summary
Passionate and experienced Worship Leader with a strong background in planning and leading impactful worship services across multiple church settings. Skilled in leading congregational and youth worship, selecting scripturally aligned music, and collaborating with pastors and ministry teams. My personal definition of worship is: "Worship is an ongoing lifestyle that is expressed through independent actions, thoughts, and beliefs. If the focus is on Christ, it is poured out of his holy love and care for us, even in our continual mistakes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worship Leader
Indian Springs Baptist Church
Benton
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Led weekly youth worship services from the piano on Wednesday nights, fostering an engaging and spiritually focused environment.
- Collaborated with the Youth Minister on music selection and worship planning.
- Supported youth events and activities as needed.
Worship Leader Intern
First Baptist Rogers
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Led musical worship for Sunday morning services across three church locations.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, classes, and assignments under church elders.
- Contributed to mission work and student ministry initiatives.
Choral Member
Westminster Presbyterian Church
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed with the Sunday morning choir and assisted in organizing special musical selections.
General Church Intern
New Hope Fellowship
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported all areas of church ministry, including preparation of children’s curriculum and facility needs.
- Attended weekly staff meetings and contributed to ongoing church operations.
Youth Worship Leader (6th–8th Grade)
New Life Baptist Church
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned and led weekly worship sets for Wednesday night youth services.
- Assisted student ministers with game planning and served as a summer camp counselor.
Worship Leader (Summer)
The Harbor Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned and led weekly worship sets, ensuring alignment between music and sermon messages.
- Coordinated rehearsals, managed sound equipment, and led Sunday worship services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Worship Studies
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR05-2026
High School Diploma -
Har-Ber High School
Springdale, ARSkills
- Instruments & Vocals
- Drums
- Saxophone
- Acoustic Guitar
- Piano
- Vocals
- Worship Technology
- ProPresenter
- Ableton
- Dorico
- Microsoft Suite
Personal definition of Worship Ministry
To lead a Worship ministry that provides relevant, biblical worship that connects to every generation, while giving encouragement for worshipers to go and make other disciples.
Timeline
Youth Worship Leader
Indian Springs Baptist Church
08.2025 - 12.2025
Worship Leader Intern
First Baptist Rogers
05.2025 - 08.2025
Choral Member
Westminster Presbyterian Church
01.2025 - 05.2025
General Church Intern
New Hope Fellowship
05.2024 - 08.2024
Youth Worship Leader (6th–8th Grade)
New Life Baptist Church
08.2023 - 05.2024
Worship Leader (Summer)
The Harbor Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Worship Studies
Ouachita Baptist University
High School Diploma -
Har-Ber High School