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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, TX
04.2019

Bachelor of Fine Art - Visual Art - Animation

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
04.2016

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