Craig Allen

Worship Arts Pastor

Vineyard Columbus

10.2010 - 06.2025

Implemented regular evaluations of worship services to identify areas for improvement and foster continuous growth.
Developed, implemented and led weekly worship services for a large congregation.
Assembled worship teams for multiple campuses by recruiting members with musical backgrounds.
Recruited new talent by hosting auditions regularly creating a dynamic roster of skilled team members.
Planned seasonal productions that incorporated various artistic elements including drama, dance, visual arts, music performances.
Enhanced worship experiences by incorporating diverse musical styles and multimedia elements in services.
Coordinated special events such as workshops, and outreach activities to engage the community.
Expanded congregation involvement by introducing multigenerational worship opportunities within services.
Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive sermon series themes, strengthening the overall message impact.
Established an effective communication system among team members that promoted collaboration and unity.
Developed annual goals for the Worship Arts department in alignment with church vision, mission statement, and core values.
Led the Worship Arts team in planning, organizing, and executing weekly rehearsals for improved performance quality.
Promoted professional development opportunities for the Worship Arts staff through conferences, workshops, training sessions.
Oversaw budget management for Worship Arts department, optimizing resource allocation for maximum ministry effectiveness.
Recruited, trained, evaluated and mentored staff members in the worship ministry.
Supervised/managed staff team of 8-10 people
Counseled individuals concerning spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Visited people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide comfort and support.
Officiated weddings and funerals