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Bernie Gonzalez

Bernie Gonzalez

Worship Director
Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Passionate about proclaiming the gospel through song and leading Christ-centered worship by selecting the best music and programs to fit church needs. Skillfully working with lead pastor and other executives to design worship services that convey the gospel narrative. A dedicated worship leader eager to apply leadership and musical abilities to serve church members and provide visitors with a deeply meaningful experience. Accomplished in building and growing music ministries, implementing special events, and increasing numbers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Contemporary Worship

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
08.2016 - Current
  • Recruited volunteers and hired professional musicians for choirs, bands, orchestras, and various worship teams.
  • Performed weekly as a versatile vocalist and instrumentalist
  • Coordinated music and designed worship services
  • Held worship teams accountable for facilitating Christ-centered worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered paid staff and volunteers.
  • Led and inspired team members and guided them in following church values, processes, guidelines, and vision .
  • Oversaw budget and payroll for music ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
  • Hired, mentored, and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Implemented MultiTracks, ProPresenter, Planning Center, Loop Community, PraiseCharts, SongSelect and maintained church copyright and streaming licenses (CCLI)
  • Transcribed, transposed, and arranged full orchestrations & band/vocal charts
  • Worked closely with audio/visual team to improve overall sound and aesthetics
  • Managed 100+ volunteers and paid professional musicians

Director of Music

Princeton Meadow Church
08.2011 - 08.2016
  • Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals in order to build community and foster spiritual growth
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve high quality performances and worship experiences
  • Selected and arranged music for performances, worship services, and special events.
  • Collaborated with musicians and audio engineers to achieve excellence in sound production.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Assisted youth pastor and children's director with musical opportunities and curriculum for kids, teens, and young adults

Education

Pursuing Master's Degree -

Knox Theological Seminary
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Conservatory -

Westminster Choir College
Princeton, NJ

Bachelor of Arts -

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

High School Diploma -

Westminster Academy
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Vocal Expertise
  • Worship Leading
  • Worship Service Planning
  • Guitar
  • Cello
  • Conducting
  • Musical Literacy
  • Public Speaking
  • Teaching

Professional References

Rev. Andrew Siegenthaler, Pastor of Adult Ministries at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

(256) 531-5504

andrew.s@crpc.org


Kerrie Roberts, CCM Recording Artist/Worship Leader

(954) 383-7066

kerrie@kerrieroberts.com


Brian Webb, Bereavement Pastor at First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale

(954) 296-7929

brian@bwebbinsurance.com


Dr. Sam Lamerson, Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and former President at Knox Theological Seminary

(561) 346-9798

slamerson@knoxseminary.edu

Timeline

Director of Contemporary Worship

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
08.2016 - Current

Director of Music

Princeton Meadow Church
08.2011 - 08.2016

Pursuing Master's Degree -

Knox Theological Seminary

Conservatory -

Westminster Choir College

Bachelor of Arts -

Rider University

High School Diploma -

Westminster Academy

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