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Grant Nicholaus

Diamond,IL

Summary

Passionate Worship Pastor, teacher, and musician with a heart for sharing The Gospel of Jesus Christ and leading people into a God-honoring, Biblical, and authentic worship experience through scripture, prayer, teaching, and song. Grant has helped lead worship in numerous worship spaces, both traditional and contemporary, with attendance ranging from 5 to 5,000, and brings experience as a professional touring musician, including touring with the band "Sidewalk Prophets". He works to develop meaningful relationships with others and show others that, through what Jesus did on the cross, everyone is infinitely valuable and has the opportunity to live with Christ for eternity if they choose it. He also loves animals, playing and talking about sports, and spending time in the outdoors in God's creation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Worship Leader and Musician

Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current


  • Fill-in for worship leaders and worship team members on varying instruments including piano/keyboards, acoustic guitar, electric guitar (both lead and rhythm), trumpet, vocals, and electronic midi pads and synthesizers.
  • Hired to perform music for weddings, funerals, corporate events, school performances, restaurants, concerts, and various events that include music.
  • Create and sell backing tracks and recordings for projects

Music Educator

Self-Employed
05.2014 - Current
  • Enhanced student performance through individualized instruction, addressing diverse learning styles.
  • Established strong relationships with parents and guardians to facilitate effective communication regarding student progress.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
  • Mentored students many different ages and backgrounds
  • Fostered love for music and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
  • Helped students learn specifically what they wanted to focus on while also having them work on necessities outside of their area of focus to help them become well-rounded

Worship Pastor

Christian Life Assembly
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong volunteer teams for music ministry, providing training and mentorship to musicians and vocalists.
  • Oversaw the sound, technology, and production ministries
  • Taught small groups and preached sermons to the congregation, youth group, and kid's ministry.
  • Developed strong relationships with individuals and families through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
  • Served as a youth leader and mentor as well as managed the youth worship team
  • Prioritized pastoral care for others, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
  • Created meaningful relationships and conversations with people inside and outside of the church and socialized with new people
  • Created slides, advertisements, and posts for events, the church slideshow and social media platforms
  • Served in the Kid's Ministry and created lessons
  • Worked on many spontaneous and miscellaneous tasks


Music Ambassador, Ministry Team Representative

Olivet Nazarene University
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Traveled to different churches across the Midwest, over a weekend, a few times every semester to lead worship
  • Led worship at many on and off campus events
  • Led worship in ONU chapel services for the students and staff
  • Created meaningful relationships and socialized with others
  • Led worship at youth camps, church functions, and

special services

  • Represented the university and marketed the school through personal testimony and delivered public relation presentations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Ministry

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Peaceful
  • Committed
  • Flexible
  • Relational
  • Truthful
  • Graceful
  • Thoughtful
  • Diligent
  • Loyal
  • Positive
  • Passionate

Timeline

Worship Pastor

Christian Life Assembly
06.2023 - 06.2024

Music Ambassador, Ministry Team Representative

Olivet Nazarene University
08.2019 - 05.2023

Freelance Worship Leader and Musician

Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current

Music Educator

Self-Employed
05.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Ministry

Olivet Nazarene University
Grant Nicholaus