ANDREW G. HARRELL
Louisville,KY
Summary
I believe God is good, our great privilege is to know Him and experience, His manifest presence. I desire encounter over entertainment, intimacy over industry, presence over presentation, people over position, most of all Jesus over everything.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Worship Pastor
Valley View Church
04.2020 - Current
- Increased congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs regularly while maintaining traditional a mix of hymns beloved by members.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services.
- Fostered a sense of community within the congregation through regular communication, events, and outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
- Streamlined rehearsal schedules for more efficient use of time while maintaining high levels of performance quality during services.
- Evaluated and implemented improvements to the worship experience based on feedback from congregation members and leadership.
- Prioritized pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
- Mentored aspiring worship leaders through one-on-one coaching sessions, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
- Implemented creative stage designs that enhanced the visual impact of worship services and special events.
- Enhanced worship experiences by incorporating diverse musical styles and multimedia elements in services.
- Developed strong volunteer teams for music ministry, providing training and mentorship to musicians and vocalists.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Recruited volunteers for and worship teams.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
Community Life Architect
Community Life / Prospect Park Apartments / IRT
01.2012 - Current
- Live on Mission site and manage monthly contract agreement between two company employers with different objectives; pursue Evangelistic goals of ministry employer Community Life by providing spiritual support to the community of Prospect Park Apartments and accomplish retention and referral goals of corporate employer IRT
- Create avenues to Evangelize & Disciple a Community
- Cultivate Partner Resources
- Manage Public Relations
- Community Events Director
Associate Pastor
Victory Christian Fellowship
08.2011 - Current
- Operate on a Pastoral Team with a focus in time-invested Discipleship, walking alongside Believers in daily living, to build true community
- Specific areas of responsibility include the oversight of the Pastoral Counseling Ministry, the implementation of networking for Senior Pastor’s Kentucky Prayer Focus, and acting Liaison between Red Cross and church for disaster preparedness
- Deliver weekly messages, teach classes, perform hospital visits, home visits, Weddings & Funerals, lead mission trips, & oversee leadership teams
- Ordained Minister
- Bachelor of Practical Ministry from CFNI
- Oversee ministry events locally & internationally
- Certified & trained in Pastoral Counseling Ministry
Crisis Responder
Crisis Response International (CRI)
03.2011 - Current
- Certified with CRI to respond to crisis and disasters nationally and internationally
- Specific deployments at my discretion and availability
- Certified Liaison with Red Cross to establish emergency shelters at Victory Christian Fellowship in Somerset, Kentucky and at The Wings of Refuge in Louisville, Kentucky
- Certified CPR (Amer
- Heart)
- Certified Wilderness First Aid
- Certified Search & Rescue
- Certified Liaison for Shelter in Place (Red Cross)
- Licensed HAM Radio technician
Associate Pastor, Worship Leader, Emergency Liaison, Board Member
The Wings of Refuge
04.2009 - Current
- Orchestrate, delegate, & assist with the implementation of vision for ministry locations in Middletown-Louisville-KY, Portland-Louisville-KY, Somerset-KY, & Mbale-Uganda
- Transitioned at the end of2016 to spearhead all ministry efforts to Downtown Portland area in partnership with several ministries active there
- Serves on the Board in prayer, accountability, & consultation capacities for all ministry locations
- Oversees Emergency Preparations & Operations under Executive Director Lisa Marie Bolin as a certified Red Cross Emergency Shelter and certified Crisis Response Partner
- Teaches, Pastors & leads Worship weekly in rotation at all campuses
- Leads teams to Uganda once a year
- Ordained Minister
- Trained in RTF
- Trained in SOZO
- Certified CISM-7
- Emergency Intervention Counseling
- Certified Crisis Responder
Vice President
Abraham’s Walk
10.2008 - Current
- Serve on the Board of Directors in prayer, accountability, & consultation capacities as Vice President of this Discipleship & Team Building Ministry
- Occasionally lead Team Building exercises on an Adventure Course, leading teams wall climbing, repelling, & zip-lining
- Trained as a High-Ropes Instructor
Cat4 Professional Cyclist
Southern Performance
04.2008 - Current
- Exercising is very important to me, especially being a cancer survivor
- I train and race to stay healthy for myself but more importantly for my family
- I have the privilege of training with elite athletes and participating in a couple races a year
- Cancer Survivor
- KY State High School Champion
- MVP of State of KY
- 4x All State Team
Worship Minister
Victory Christian Fellowship
01.2006 - Current
- Passionate about creating an atmosphere where the presence of the Lord could rest and abide in the praises of His people, and leading them into deep encounter with God through worship, to experience the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus
- Worship being Presence driven more than performance driven
- Lead worship services & rehearsals each week, working closely with musicians & technical arts teams, & working alongside leadership team in vision, implementation, & ministry
- Continually, recruiting & training a team of volunteers
- Minor in Worship & Technical Arts (CFNI)
- Sound, Lighting, & Stage Technician Training
- Proficient in Pro Tools
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Planning Center
- Vocal Training
- Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Lead Technician
Wash Kleen
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Operate and oversee exterior cleaning of residential and commercial properties; specializing in Soft Wash applications for a low pressure, safe chemical cleaning process of roofs and exteriors and certified to oversee cleaning crews meet necessary standards
- Merged personal business Restoration Roof & Exterior Cleaning with Wash Kleen
- Certified Soft Wash Applicator
Owner & Operator
Restoration Roof & Exterior Cleaning
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Certified Soft Wash Applicator
- A low pressure, safe chemical cleaning process for roofs and exteriors
- Owner and operator of company
- Certified Soft Wash Applicator
Regional Manager
Integrity Roofing and Exteriors
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed an office in Somerset, KY overseeing regional operations, sales, and installations
- Certified shingle installer with CertainTeed, and Owens Corning and Mac Metal
- Managed eight salesmen and multiple crews totaling near50 people in number
- Licensed Adjuster in one state
- Inspected storm damage and insurance fraud claims for multiple insurance companies
- Would investigate and report if damage was mechanical, storm related or fraud
- Worked with First Choice Repair Adjusters
- Inspected installations and served homeowners on warranty claims
- Trained Inspector for mechanical and fraud insurance claims
- Licensed Adjuster - State of Illinois
- First Choice Repair Adjuster
- Certified Owens Corning Shingle Installer
- Certified MacMetal Shingle Installer
- Certified CertainTeed Shingle Installer
- Employee training & development
Youth Pastor
Victory Christian Fellowship
01.2006 - 08.2011
- Created a gathering place to build community around the passionate pursuit of Jesus and Pastored middle school and high school teens to know the Father’s love amidst a hurting culture
- Taught at weekly service, held team leadership trainings every week, oversaw discipleship small groups, created team mission trips & implemented community outreaches
- Ordained Minister
- Bachelor of Practical Ministry from CFNI
- Oversee ministry events locally & internationally
- Certified & trained in Pastoral Counseling Ministry
Education
Bachelor of Practical Ministry (BPM) & Ordained as a Minister - Worship and Technical Arts
Christ For The Nations Institute
Dallas, TX05.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Somerset Christian
Somerset, KY05.2002
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Prayer leadership
- Stage presence
- Music management
- Audio engineering
- Vocal experience
- Leading worship
- Creative vision
- Songwriting
- [Instrument] proficiency
- Spiritual leadership
- Worship planning
- Preaching
Certification
- Certified CISM-7 & Crisis Responder(CRI)
- Emergency Intervention Counseling
- American Heart Assoc. Certified CPR
- Red Cross Certified Wilderness/Remote First Aid & Certified Search & Rescue
- Red Cross Certified Liaison for Shelter in Place & licensed HAM radio technician
- Proficient in Word, Planning Center, & Pro Tools programs
- Trained in SOZO, RTF, & Inner Healing
- Sound, Lighting, & Stage Technician Training
- Ordained Minister
- Oversee business & ministry events locally and internationally
- Certified Soft Wash Applicator
- Trained Inspector for mechanical and fraud insurance claims
- Certified Adjuster – State of Illinois
- First Choice Repair Adjuster
- Certified Owens Corning and CertainTeed Shingle Installer
- Employee training & development
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Valley View Church
04.2020 - Current
Lead Technician
Wash Kleen
03.2016 - 01.2017
Owner & Operator
Restoration Roof & Exterior Cleaning
02.2015 - 03.2016
Community Life Architect
Community Life / Prospect Park Apartments / IRT
01.2012 - Current
Associate Pastor
Victory Christian Fellowship
08.2011 - Current
Crisis Responder
Crisis Response International (CRI)
03.2011 - Current
Associate Pastor, Worship Leader, Emergency Liaison, Board Member
The Wings of Refuge
04.2009 - Current
Regional Manager
Integrity Roofing and Exteriors
03.2009 - 01.2013
Vice President
Abraham’s Walk
10.2008 - Current
Cat4 Professional Cyclist
Southern Performance
04.2008 - Current
Worship Minister
Victory Christian Fellowship
01.2006 - Current
Youth Pastor
Victory Christian Fellowship
01.2006 - 08.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Somerset Christian
Bachelor of Practical Ministry (BPM) & Ordained as a Minister - Worship and Technical Arts
Christ For The Nations Institute
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