Ian Russey
Burnet
Summary
Passionate worship leader with background in leading Spirit-led worship services and fostering spiritual growth within congregations. Offering several years of experience leading in a variety of worship environments including Sunday morning services, Prayer & Worship nights, and Young Adult and Youth ministry gatherings. Experienced at leading and growing teams, fostering community connection, and encouraging others to connect with Jesus.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Adult Director & Youth Worship Leader
Hill Country Fellowship
10.2022 - Current
- Launched Young Adults Ministry and lead weekly ministry gatherings
- Lead worship at Young Adult and Youth services
- Recruit and mentor musicians and vocalists to serve on YA and youth worship teams
- Teach/preach on a regular basis at Young Adult and Youth services
- Plan and schedule YA message series, coordinate speakers and ministry volunteers
- Developed service-oriented and collaborative volunteer teams
- Mentor and disciple young men
- Lead a Young Men’s Life Group
- Oversee budget management of Young Adult ministry
- Plan bi-monthly YA service projects
Healing & Holy Spirit Nights Worship Coordinator
HCF Freedom
07.2024 - Current
- Lead Spirit-led, contemplative worship at bi-monthly prayer and worship gatherings
- Cultivate unhurried worship atmosphere and time of abiding connection with Jesus
- Schedule worship teams and prayerfully plan setlists
Worship Leader
Hill Country Fellowship
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate with worship pastor to lead worship at Sunday morning service of 700+ people on a quarterly basis
- Plan worship set list and coordinate with pastoral staff to integrate worship themes with sermon topics
- Run weekly rehearsals and Sunday morning pre-service meeting
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX04.2019
Bachelor of Fine Art - Visual Art - Animation
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD04.2016
Skills
- Gifted vocalist and musician
- Acoustic and electric guitar
- Songwriting and arranging
- Ableton live, Multitracks, Planning Center & ProPresenter
- Recruiting, developing, and scheduling teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Teaching and preaching
- Sound equipment operation
- Experienced launching new ministries
- Visual media and design
- Small group facilitation
Timeline
Healing & Holy Spirit Nights Worship Coordinator
HCF Freedom
07.2024 - Current
Young Adult Director & Youth Worship Leader
Hill Country Fellowship
10.2022 - Current
Worship Leader
Hill Country Fellowship
10.2022 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Fine Art - Visual Art - Animation
University of Maryland Baltimore County