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Chris Barnes

Chris Barnes

Bloomsburg,PA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record working for the local church, adept in shepherding communities and spearheading church outreach initiatives. Excelled in event organization, leveraging both technical and pastoral skills to enhance worship experiences and church administration. Demonstrated track record in volunteer recruitment, significantly enriching church engagement and support roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Pastor

Sunbury Bible Church
04.2020 - Current

•The Associate Pastor role is best summed up by “all other duties that no one else wants to handle” so it might be quicker to list what I don’t do =)

• Lead and organize worship arts teams weekly

• Regular preaching and teaching

• Organize and execute churchwide outreach events

• Manage computer technology for ministries and staff

• Pastoral care, visitation, and grief support

Director of Information Technology

Columbia County Christian School
08.2013 - Current

•Networking

•Computer repair/diagnostics

•Technology Installation

•Worship leader for K-12 chapels

•Teacher of Sr. High student worship/praise band class

•Computer Science teacher grades 6-8 •Assisted in updating school website

•Installation of audio/video production needs •Directed students in audio/video associated with school plays and special functions •Substitute teacher

Touring Worship Leader

Chris Barnes Music
02.2012 - Current

Worship Leader / Chris Barnes Music

•Founder of the worship project

•Recorded and produced band's debut album “No Place I Would Rather Be”

•Recorded and produced band's live worship albums

•Develop worship sets for various events such as concerts, camps, worship retreats, etc.

•Develop tracks, timed lighting cues, and video content •Coordinate booking arrangements and travel

Worship Leader

Shiloh Bible Church
04.2010 - 07.2019

•Director of worship for both contemporary and blended services

•Vocal and instrument leader for Sunday morning contemporary worship service; weekly and blended worship service bi-weekly

•In charge of selecting and implementing weekly worship songs

•Coordinate and schedule worship team members on a quarterly basis

•Coordinate and schedule support roles of audio and video teams

•Design weekly lyrical presentation via Easy Worship and lighting scenes via DMXis

•Facilitate and direct training of FOH, video, and lighting technicians

•Prepare weekly order of worship for church services

•Manage budget for entire audio department and for contemporary service

•Assist office staff in daily technology needs including church website updates

•Perform installs of audio, video, lighting, and computer components

•Interim youth director for Wednesday Sr. high, August 2012-September 2013

Touring Drummer

Various Artist
06.2009 - 04.2010

•Touring and recording drummer for bands /artists

•Production manager and load in assistant •Sound and video consultant

•Produced and programmed track support for bands

Education

No Degree - Worship Arts

Johnson Bible College
Knoxville, TN

High School Diploma -

Central Columbia High School
Bloomsburg, PA
01-2008

Skills

  • Shepherding
  • Preaching
  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Church administration
  • Worship planning
  • Event organization
  • Church outreach

Certification

DANTE Certified

WAVES Audio Essential Course


Timeline

Associate Pastor

Sunbury Bible Church
04.2020 - Current

Director of Information Technology

Columbia County Christian School
08.2013 - Current

Touring Worship Leader

Chris Barnes Music
02.2012 - Current

Worship Leader

Shiloh Bible Church
04.2010 - 07.2019

Touring Drummer

Various Artist
06.2009 - 04.2010

DANTE Certified

WAVES Audio Essential Course


No Degree - Worship Arts

Johnson Bible College

High School Diploma -

Central Columbia High School
Chris Barnes