Gavin Higgins
Oskaloosa
Summary
I am a dynamic worship leader with a proven track record at Northwestern College and surrounding churches, enhancing congregational engagement through innovative music arrangements and effective leadership. Skilled in audio-visual technology and spiritual discernment, I fostered a vibrant worship community, mentoring volunteers and implementing feedback processes that improved service quality and physical participation in worship services across campus.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Collective Worship Leader
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative worship services to attract diverse congregations.
- Organized outreach events to promote community involvement and connection through worship music.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved excellence levels during services.
- Developed custom arrangements of popular hymns and contemporary songs to create unique worship experiences for congregants during services.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided other worship leaders in following our campus’ ministry processes, guidelines and mission.
Worship Leader
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Led worship services, fostering an inclusive and engaging atmosphere on campus.
- Coordinated music selection and rehearsal schedules, enhancing service preparation efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with community members, increasing participation in worship activities and events.
- Oversaw audio-visual setup, ensuring high-quality sound and presentation during services.
- Organized special worship events, diversifying offerings to meet campus needs and interests.
Music Director
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Led live worship services and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve excellence and authenticity.
- Developed musicians' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality worship services.
- Guided songs and moments during worship to make room for what the Holy Spirit was doing during the services.
- Worked alongside guest speakers to find songs that coincided with their messages.
Worship Mentor
NWC Worship
Orange City, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented inclusive worship opportunities promoting teamwork and collaboration between future worship leaders.
- Collaborated with faculty to align mentorship programs with institutional values and objectives.
- Mentored new mentors to take my place, sharing best practices for relationship building and support systems.
- Continually assessed my own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentors of my own to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
Education
No Degree - Worship Arts
Northwestern College
Orange City, IAHigh School Diploma -
Oskaloosa High School
Oskaloosa, IA05.2021
Skills
- Instrumental skills
- Arranging and managing music
- Audio-visual technology
- Creative vision
- Improvisational skills
- Spiritual discernment and leadership
- Musical proficiency and leadership
- Congregational care and shepherding
Accomplishments
I have led alongside musicians from Maverick City, Housefires, Crowder, UPPERROOM, Hillsong Worship, Elevation Worship, Chris Tomlin, KB, Sunnybrook Worship, Western Theological Seminary, Dordt Worship, Trinity Worship, Red Rocks Worship, and countless churches and para-church ministries.
Timeline
Collective Worship Leader
Northwestern College
08.2025 - Current
Worship Leader
Northwestern College
08.2025 - Current
Music Director
Northwestern College
08.2024 - Current
Worship Mentor
NWC Worship
08.2024 - Current
No Degree - Worship Arts
Northwestern College
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa High School