Eric Ginn
Hurricane
Summary
Dynamic Worship Pastor with a proven track record at Cross Lanes Baptist Church, enhancing congregational engagement through innovative worship programs and strong relationship building. Skilled in musical arrangement and pastoral care, I foster spiritual growth and community outreach, consistently elevating worship experiences and mentoring emerging leaders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Cross Lanes Baptist Church
Cross Lanes, WV
08.2014 - Current
- Leads in planning and organizing worship services to enhance congregational engagement.
- Collaborates with church leadership to support community outreach initiatives through music and worship events.
- Leads rehearsals, learning various musical arrangements for worship sessions.
- Supports the development of new worship programs to foster spiritual growth among volunteers.
- Increases congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs regularly while maintaining traditional hymns beloved by church family.
- Develops strong relationships with families in the congregation through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
- Coordinates special holiday productions involving various age groups within the congregation, showcasing their talents in meaningful ways.
- Preaches and teaches in and outside of our church.
- Serves on mission globally each year.
- Collaborates with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligne with sermon themes.
Creative Arts Pastor
Regeneration Church
Huntington, WV
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging creative arts programs for diverse congregational needs.
- Led volunteer training initiatives, enhancing team collaboration and performance in worship settings.
- Curated multimedia content for worship services, improving audience engagement and spiritual connection.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to integrate the arts into church events, fostering community involvement.
- Mentored emerging artists within the congregation, facilitating skill development and artistic growth.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for creative arts projects, ensuring timely execution of initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, driving continuous improvement in creative offerings.
- Championed a culture of excellence within the creative arts team, consistently raising the bar for artistic expression in worship services, productions, and other events.
- Built strong partnerships with outside organizations such as theaters or schools to expand opportunities for collaboration in community outreach initiatives.
Worship Intern
Gateway Christian Church
Saint Albans, WV
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Coordinated weekly worship services, ensuring seamless integration of music and message.
- Assisted in developing engaging worship programs that fostered community involvement.
- Supported the implementation of multimedia presentations to enhance service experiences.
- Collaborated with ministry teams to plan seasonal events, strengthening congregational engagement.
- Facilitated communication between church leadership and volunteers, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Assisted worship team members in refining their skills through regular practice sessions and constructive feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Christian Studies
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson, KY05-2013
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Prayer leadership
- Musical ability
- Stage presence
- Leading worship
- Arranging music
- Biblical studies
- Recruiting volunteers
- Creative vision
- Team oversight
- Worship planning
- Pastoral counseling
- Preaching
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Teaching
- Mission-oriented
- Leadership development
Websites
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Cross Lanes Baptist Church
08.2014 - Current
Creative Arts Pastor
Regeneration Church
01.2012 - 07.2014
Worship Intern
Gateway Christian Church
06.2008 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Christian Studies
Kentucky Christian University