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Ben Harlan

Summary

Dynamic worship leader with extensive experience at Crossings Community Church, excelling in worship service planning and music directing. Proven ability to mentor youth volunteers, and support volunteers and worship leaders through Sunday morning worship, fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in problem-solving and critical thinking, providing a stress-free encounter for volunteers as well as the congregation. Passionate about creating impactful worship services for the kingdom of God and the people apart of the congregation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Ministry Intern

Crossings Community Church
08.2023 - Current
  • Attended regular team meetings to discuss upcoming events, share ideas, and foster effective communication among members.
  • Partnered with other ministry departments to support their respective programs through musical contributions when needed.
  • Music directed on Sundays to help the worship leader execute their plan for worship
  • Led worship for Wednesday night youth across all locations

Youth Worship Co-leader

Shartel Church Of God
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Recruited youth volunteers to serve on the worship team
  • Planned and co-led worship services for Wednesday nights
  • Helped lead small groups


Director of Venue Setup

First Church Of God
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Set up the Life Center venue for worship on Sundays
  • Planned reminders for the rest of the team
  • Made sure the room was fit to set up ahead of time

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership, Worship Focus

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Lakeshore High School
Stevensville, MI
06.2022

Skills

  • Worship Service Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Counseling Individuals
  • Worship/Music Leadership Experience
  • Musician of Multiple Instruments
  • Critical Thinking
  • Music Directing

Personality Type/ Voice

  • Personality Type:

INFJ-T


  • Voice:

Connector

Accomplishments

  • Marching band percussion drill instructor from 2021-2022
  • 5th grade percussion teacher in the 2021-2022 school year
  • Co-led in the 2022 Illinois state youth frozen oasis
  • Co-led worship and played electric guitar on the 2022 IYC worship team
  • Youth worship leader for Warner Camp in the summer of 2022
  • Played drums for Avalon Worship for the Presidential Inauguration at Mid-America Christian University in 2022
  • Led worship for the Shartel state youth lock-in in January of 2023
  • Played electric guitar at 3SLI in Pryor, OK in spring 2023
  • Led worship at Crossings Community Church on Sundays and Wednesday nights
  • Music Directed and played electric guitar on Sunday mornings and Tuesday night young adult services at Crossings Community Church
  • Played electric guitar for numerous camps (ex. CIY, Crossings Kids Camp)

References

  • Kevin Dugay

MACU Campus Pastor

E: kevin.dugay@macu.edu


  • Jake Seaton

First Church of God - St. Joseph, MI

Online Campus Pastor

E: jake.s@myfirstchurch.com


  • Jason White

Crossings Community Church - Oklahoma City, OK

Worship Pastor - Edmond Location

E: jwhite@crossings.church


  • Cole Grubbs

Crossings Community Church - Oklahoma City, OK

Worship Pastor - Central Ministries Support

E: cgrubbs@crossings.church



Timeline

Worship Ministry Intern

Crossings Community Church
08.2023 - Current

Youth Worship Co-leader

Shartel Church Of God
10.2022 - 05.2023

Director of Venue Setup

First Church Of God
03.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership, Worship Focus

Mid-America Christian University

High School Diploma -

Lakeshore High School

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