Austin Church
Northwest Gospel Church
Vancouver,WA
10
years of professional experience
Proactive leader with extensive experience in directing worship services for large congregations. Skilled in mentoring emerging leaders and implementing innovative solutions to enhance community involvement and volunteer participation, resulting in increased engagement and spiritual growth.
Work History
Music Minister
4 Years 1 Month- Directed worship services within a congregation of 1,500 attendees weekly.
- Oversaw the weekly and monthly responsibilities of music and worship at the church
- Mentored emerging leaders within the congregation, promoting leadership development and succession planning.
- Provided pastoral care, offering support during life events and crises.
- Led and directed a team of over 50 volunteers
- Oversaw daily operations and performance of 1-4 employees.
- Established and directed a sports ministry to promote community engagement.
- Redesigned church deacon pipeline processes to enhance engagement and increase deacon participation.
Associate Director of Worship
3 Years 7 Months- Led three adult services every Sunday, overseeing worship and music for congregation of 4000+.
- Curated song selections and organized volunteer scheduling for weekly services.
- Collaborated with teaching pastors, production, and a communications team to develop impactful worship services across two campuses.
- Managed a team of 60-70 volunteers, fostering their musical and spiritual development.
- Facilitated training sessions for volunteers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in ministry support roles.
- Led teams of up to 4 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Worship Minister
1 Year 7 Months- Oversaw planning and execution of adult worship services including music and production
- Coordinated music ministry schedules and selected songs to align with service themes and congregational needs.
- Established and led a self-sustaining worship band, overseeing all aspects of development and performance, spiritually teaching and leading them to know Christ better.
- Managed various outreach initiatives to enhance community engagement and awareness.
- Executed strategic content creation, including graphics and videos, to promote each sermon series and strengthen church's online presence.
- Participated in strategic discussions within a think tank to drive progress in ministry objectives.
Worship Coordinator
8 Months- Coordinated weekly worship services, ensuring seamless integration of music and message.
- Developed volunteer training programs to enhance worship team effectiveness and engagement.
- Implemented digital tools for worship planning, improving collaboration and scheduling efficiency.
- Designed and implemented foundational systems to enhance music ministry and support church-wide initiatives.
- Pivotal role in the creation of the church
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
- Dean's List: Summer 2025, Fall 2025
- GPA 3.8
- Capstone Project: A Study of Grief and Palliative Care in the American Hospital System
Skills
Strategic leadership
Crisis management
Volunteer management
Leadership development
Spiritual leadership
Community service
Congregational care
Problem-solving
Multi-Faceted Musician (Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Piano
Keys)
Critical thinking
Music & Worship Examples
Worship Leading & Guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6udMyTZOtM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z53hrdhdUj4
Drums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny5wJdv_6Ms
Leading Worship and Keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IypblTTQjHM
Christmas Choir and Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHP2gCFnzQ
Timeline
Music Minister
Northwest Gospel Church
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Associate Director of Worship
Appleton Alliance Church
10.2018 - 05.2022Read More
Worship Minister
Hillsboro Church of Christ
02.2017 - 09.2018Read More
Worship Coordinator
Refuge.Church
06.2016 - 02.2017Read More
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
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