Jacob Acosta
Summary
Solid experience in bilingual worship leadership and music ministry. Skilled in vocals, instrumental performance, and worship planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful worship experiences. Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about fostering community and spiritual growth through music.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Team Member
Central Baptist Church
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced worship experience by skillfully playing various musical instruments during services.
- Performed solo pieces during offertory segments or other designated times within services as requested by leadership staff.
- Coordinated with technical teams to troubleshoot any issues related to sound or lighting during practices and performances.
- Participated in regular practice sessions to ensure optimal performance quality during services and events.
- Collaborated with worship leaders to develop and execute engaging, meaningful, and inspiring worship sets.
- Mentored new worship team members, providing guidance on musicianship, stage presence, and overall performance.
- Assisted in selecting appropriate songs for church events and special occasions that aligned with the theme and message of each service.
- Evaluated and recommended new repertoire, ensuring music selections were consistent with church vision and values.
- Supported a cohesive team environment through effective communication and active participation in team meetings and rehearsals.
- Contributed to the spiritual growth of congregation members by fostering an atmosphere conducive to worship and reflection.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
Worship Leader
Legacy Pointe Baptist Church
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Collaborated with pastors and ministry leaders to develop cohesive and spiritually enriching worship experiences.
- Maintained a comprehensive music library, ensuring all necessary sheet music, chord charts, and lyrics were readily available for rehearsals and services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Developed a vibrant volunteer worship team by providing ongoing mentorship, training, and support for team members.
- Developed custom arrangements of popular hymns and contemporary songs to create unique musical experiences for congregants during worship services.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of worship experiences through regular feedback sessions with congregants, staff members, and volunteers to identify areas for ongoing improvement.
- Cultivated a culture of prayer within the worship ministry by encouraging team members to pray together regularly and inviting congregants to participate in pre-service intercessory prayer gatherings.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Coordinated special programming for holidays such as Easter, Christmas Eve candlelight services, Good Friday Stations of the Cross, resulting in increased attendance during these high-impact seasons.
- Organized special worship events for Easter and Christmas, drawing in large numbers of attendees beyond regular congregation.
- Simplified song selection process, aligning it more closely with pastor's message themes, for more cohesive worship experience.
- Pioneered use of digital music sheets and resources, reducing preparation time and environmental impact.
- Enhanced congregation's worship experience by selecting and arranging contemporary and traditional music that resonated with diverse age groups.
Education
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
Mansfield, TX06-2012
No Degree - Basics
Mountain View College
Dallas, TXNo Degree - Worship
Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TXSkills
- Vocal experience
- Instrumental skills
- Worship leading
- Music management
- Team oversight
- Improvisational skills
- Ability to lead worship in English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Worship Team Member
Central Baptist Church
03.2023 - Current
Worship Leader
Legacy Pointe Baptist Church
06.2019 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
No Degree - Basics
Mountain View College
No Degree - Worship
Arlington Baptist University
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