Catrell Gray
Houston
Summary
Mission-driven servant with more than 10 years' experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
College Of Biblical Studies
06.2022 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve overall teaching effectiveness in the department.
- Strengthened connections between theory and real-world application through writing and presentations.
Minister
Living Word Fellowship Ministries
12.2021 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Leader of programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Minister
Lilly Grove Baptist Church
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading vitality.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Minister of Music
City Cathedral Church
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading vitality.
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
Minister of Music
Gaililee Missionary Baptist
05.2005 - 11.2013
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Provided pastoral care to members of the music ministry team, offering support during times of personal or spiritual struggle.
- Selected repertoire that reflected diverse cultural backgrounds within the congregation, promoting inclusivity through song selection process.
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
Praise Leader/Ordained Minister
Greater Parkhill COGIC
05.2003 - 11.2008
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
Youth Music Director/Counselor
Diaz Music Institute
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
- Addressed developmental needs of youth by offering new and enriching experiences.
- Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Education
Music Education
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXAccounting
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Pastoral Counseling
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX06.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Sermon Writing
- Worship Service Planning
- Active Listening
- College Ministry
- Spiritual Care
- Music Ministry
- Biblical Stewardship
- Religious Education
- Learning Strategies
- Social Skills
- Congregational Care
Certification
- Credentials of Ministry , Church Monastery Storehouse Universal Life - October 28,2020
- Licensed Certified Christian Chaplain
International Christian Chaplain Association Bdge#1691
Timeline
Student
College Of Biblical Studies
06.2022 - Current
Minister
Living Word Fellowship Ministries
12.2021 - Current
Minister
Lilly Grove Baptist Church
01.2020 - 12.2021
Minister of Music
City Cathedral Church
01.2014 - 01.2020
Minister of Music
Gaililee Missionary Baptist
05.2005 - 11.2013
Youth Music Director/Counselor
Diaz Music Institute
05.2005 - 05.2008
Praise Leader/Ordained Minister
Greater Parkhill COGIC
05.2003 - 11.2008
Music Education
Texas Southern University
Accounting
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Counseling
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
- Credentials of Ministry , Church Monastery Storehouse Universal Life - October 28,2020
- Licensed Certified Christian Chaplain
International Christian Chaplain Association Bdge#1691
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