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Francyl Gawryn

Boulder City,NV

Summary

Seasoned Associate Pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations and developing programs for congregational spiritual growth through individual counseling and fostering small groups. Motivated professional offering extensive experience in worship leading and music programming. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Pastor, Music Director, Video Producer

Grace Community Church
Boulder City, NV
06.2006 - Current
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Preached sermons based on biblical passages or themes chosen by senior pastors.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Chose, composed and prepared pieces for weekly services, holidays and special event performances.
  • Sought out opportunities for collaboration between churches within the local community.
  • Organized weekly services that included scripture readings, sermons, prayers and music.
  • Played the guitar to accompany praise teams.
  • Conducted the church choir.
  • Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
  • Creatively developed and filmed various video content, including my own performances and the other musicians' and Pastor's content.
  • Counseled individuals or families dealing with personal crises or life transitions.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Collaborated with staff to plan worship services, special events and outreach initiatives.

Choir Director

Church of Mary Magdalene, (for homeless women)
Seattle, WA
09.1997 - 09.2000
  • Supplied supervision and direction for women's church music.
  • Coordinated awareness-raising experience regarding domestic violence against women with the Mary Magdalene Choir by traveling to Washington DC to perform and march in “The March Against the Silence” at the capital.
  • Trained singers to develop vocal techniques and improve their singing abilities.
  • Directed live performances of classical, contemporary, and sacred music.
  • Chose suitable music for various vocal types and organized rehearsals to ensure performer's readiness.
  • Consulted with pastor regarding hymns, anthems and special music presentations.

Early Childhood Music Specialist

Northwest Child Development Center
Bellevue, WA
09.2000 - 09.2005
  • Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
  • Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.\
  • Taught music fundamentals and appreciation to children ages six weeks to five years
  • Developed music curriculum for different age levels from infant to 5 years.
  • Composed original pieces of instrumental or vocal music when necessary.
  • Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
  • Supervised the use of musical instruments and equipment during practices and performances.
  • Attended workshops or conferences related to music education topics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Music And Religious S

Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR
5 2013

Certificate in Non-Profit Management - Non-Profit Management

University Of Nevada Las Vegas Graduate School
Las Vegas

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Sermons Preparation
  • Supporting other musicians / artists
  • Shepherding
  • Effective Communication
  • Interdenominational networking
  • Music and Worship Direction

Affiliations

Composed "Carry the Witness, Honor the Dream" selected as the Washington State Silent Witness Anthem, 1998.

Awarded Special Recognition for Student Film Score by Women in Film, Seattle 2002.

Director, Interfaith Peace Choir, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2018 2020.

Timeline

Associate Pastor, Music Director, Video Producer

Grace Community Church
06.2006 - Current

Early Childhood Music Specialist

Northwest Child Development Center
09.2000 - 09.2005

Choir Director

Church of Mary Magdalene, (for homeless women)
09.1997 - 09.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Music And Religious S

Marylhurst University

Certificate in Non-Profit Management - Non-Profit Management

University Of Nevada Las Vegas Graduate School

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