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Jake Turner

Peoria,IL

Summary

Dynamic Pastor and Church Leader at The Salvation Army, adept in music management and leading worship. Excelled in enriching worship experiences and fostering community through tailored events and workshops. Demonstrated leadership in guiding worship teams and leveraging vocal and instrumental talents to inspire. Proven ability in public speaking and cultural relevance, significantly enhancing congregation engagement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor/ Church Leader

The Salvation Army
06.2017 - 07.2023
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • 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.
  • Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.

Education

No Degree - Ministry, Continual Education

Olivet University
Bourbonnais, IL
06-2018

No Degree - Pastor, Counselor, Worship Leader

The Salvation Army CFOT
Chicago, IL
06-2017

Skills

  • Music management
  • Arranging music
  • Music leadership
  • Worship planning
  • Play guitar, bass, drums, piano, brass
  • Cultural relevance
  • Team oversight
  • Vocal experience
  • Pastoral care
  • Public speaking
  • Children's ministry
  • Preaching

Accomplishments

  • Built music classes for church teaching basic music theory, piano, guitar, drums, ukulele classes
  • Built the church youth programs and grew the youth
  • Created a praise and worship team from only having cd's for worship
  • Built a congregation of 25 up to 75 on average
  • Brought many souls to the feet of Jesus

Timeline

Pastor/ Church Leader

The Salvation Army
06.2017 - 07.2023

No Degree - Ministry, Continual Education

Olivet University

No Degree - Pastor, Counselor, Worship Leader

The Salvation Army CFOT
Jake Turner