Henry Centeno
660 Spencer Ln - Tyler,TX
Summary
Dynamic Worship Director with robust background in planning and leading worship services. Strengths include directing musicians and vocals, recruiting, coordinating, and fostering spiritual growth in volunteers and within congregation. Demonstrated skill in music selection and arranging, as well as enhancing congregational engagement and implementing innovative service elements based on biblical principles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Director
Grace Community Church
Tyler , TX
10.2015 - 10.2024
- Successfully coordinated numerous worship services, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for genuine corporate worship.
- Recruited and developed a dedicated team of over 20 volunteers.
- Supervised sound and media teams to ensure high-quality audio and visual presentations during services.
- Trained and mentored musicians, focusing on spiritual and musical development, and instilling values of worship and discipleship.
- Planned and coordinated 'extra' worship services as needed. (e.g. Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Easter, Bilingual Celebration Sundays, etc.)
- Developed worship programs and initiatives that promote a worshipful lifestyle.
- Collaborated with church leadership to align worship services with the church’s mission and vision.
- Planned and led campus-wide bilingual worship services regularly, together with the Senior Worship Pastor and worship leaders.
Worship Director
Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular Vida Abundante
Bucaramanga, Santander - Colombia
01.2001 - 12.2012
- Oversaw recruitment process for new team members including vocalists, instrumentalists, and AV staff.
- Conducted training sessions on AV operation techniques for service volunteers.
- Facilitated team building through annual spiritual activities.
- Coordinated special event worship, youth camps, worship nights, Christmas, Easter, etc.
- Fostered innovation in worship music composition among team members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Tyler Junior College
Tyler12-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Bible Studies
University of The Nations - Youth With A Mission
Tyler, TX01-2016
Theology - Bible Studies
Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular
Bucaramanga, Colombia12-2004
Skills
- Primary instruments: piano, acoustic guitar, voice
- Proficiency and experience using contemporary musical technologies (Ableton, Mainstage, Multitracks, Planning Center, song charts, etc)
- Extensive experience in recruiting and building healthy, volunteer-based teams
- Champion the younger generation by encouraging, developing, and mentoring them musically and ministerially
- Sound biblical and theological knowledge, applied to individual and corporate worship
- Compassionate, pastoral heart for people, including team members, and the congregation
- Committed and loyal to the vision, mission, and leadership of the church
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Family
- Married to the love of my life, Helena for 18 years, and blessed father of two brilliant boys, Juan David (15) and Liam Michael (10)
REFERENCES
- Senior Worship Pastor: Jon Jenz - jonj@gcc.org
- Executive Pastor: Stephen Wickliffe - stephenw@gcc.org
- Church Elder: Juan Martinez - dzapropertiesllc@gmail.com
Timeline
Worship Director
Grace Community Church
10.2015 - 10.2024
Worship Director
Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular Vida Abundante
01.2001 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Music
Tyler Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - Bible Studies
University of The Nations - Youth With A Mission
Theology - Bible Studies
Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular
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