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James Washington

James Washington

Belton,TX

Summary

Dynamic Worship Pastor with extensive experience at Concord Baptist Church, excelling in worship program development and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance congregational engagement through innovative music arrangements and effective communication. Skilled in vocal training and community outreach, fostering spiritual growth and collaboration within diverse church settings.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Minister of Music

For I'm Not Ashamed Ministries
Harker Heights, TX
03.2025 - Current
  • Led worship services and coordinated musical selections for congregational gatherings.
  • Recruited and trained vocalists and musicians for choir and band performances.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan seasonal music programs and events.
  • Collaborated with church staff to plan special events and seasonal services.
  • Developed and implemented worship programs for various age groups.
  • Led weekly worship services, coordinating music and congregational engagement.

Musician

Temple Of Faith Apostolic Church
Killeen, TX
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Played music for worship services
  • Collaborated with choir on musical arrangements
  • Rehearsed weekly with band members
  • Maintained instruments and equipment regularly
  • Supported music director in planning sessions
  • Adapted music to fit service themes
  • Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.

Church Musician

Word Of Life Center
Killeen, TX
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Collaborated with choir members to prepare weekly worship music selections.
  • Led music rehearsals, ensuring effective practice and performance readiness.
  • Supported worship services by playing instruments during congregational singing.

Worship Leader

Sanctuary Missionary Baptist Church
Cleveland, OH
02.2020 - 01.2024
  • Led weekly worship services, coordinating music and prayer elements.
  • Selected and arranged songs to enhance congregational engagement.
  • Collaborated with pastoral staff to align worship themes with sermons.
  • Conducted auditions for vocalists and musicians to build a talented team.
  • Facilitated rehearsals, ensuring musicians understood their roles and arrangements.
  • Developed worship materials, including song lyrics and service outlines.
  • Providing spiritual leadership by modeling genuine faith through words and actions.

Worship Pastor

Straightway Bible Fellowship
Cleveland Heights, OH
07.2017 - 09.2020
  • Led weekly worship services, coordinating music and congregational engagement.
  • Collaborated with church staff to plan special events and seasonal services.
  • Developed and implemented worship programs for various age groups.
  • Trained and mentored volunteer musicians and singers for service participation.
  • Promoted community outreach through music ministry initiatives and events.
  • Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
  • Created sermon outlines and study guides that corresponded with weekly messages from the pulpit.
  • Oversaw training programs designed to equip members of the congregation with a basic understanding of Christian theology.

Worship Pastor

Concord Baptist Church
Cleveland, OH
04.2000 - 04.2017
  • Led weekly worship services, coordinating music and congregational engagement.
  • Collaborated with church staff to plan special events and seasonal services.
  • Developed and implemented worship programs for various age groups.
  • Trained and mentored volunteer musicians and singers for service participation.
  • Coordinated special event worship, camp worship sessions and revivals.
  • Cultivated relationships with local churches in order to collaborate on joint worship initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries

T L C Bible College
Chino Valley, AZ
06-2014

Associate of Arts - Christian Ministry

T L C Bible College
Chino Valley, AZ
08-2010

Skills

  • Worship program development
  • Music arrangement
  • Vocal training
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Event coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Congregational engagement
  • Community outreach
  • Performance preparation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Rehearsal planning
  • Music theory
  • Music arranging
  • Worship leading
  • Vocal coaching
  • Children's choir direction
  • Choir recruitment
  • Vocal experience
  • Instrumental skills
  • Vocal expertise
  • Spiritual discernment

Custom

  • Spiritual Maturity in a deep foundational relationship with God
  • Humility: Worship is about God, not about me.
  • Musical Proficiency of having a solid grasp of music
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Team Player/Encourager

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Minister of Music

For I'm Not Ashamed Ministries
03.2025 - Current

Musician

Temple Of Faith Apostolic Church
12.2024 - 03.2025

Church Musician

Word Of Life Center
12.2023 - 02.2024

Worship Leader

Sanctuary Missionary Baptist Church
02.2020 - 01.2024

Worship Pastor

Straightway Bible Fellowship
07.2017 - 09.2020

Worship Pastor

Concord Baptist Church
04.2000 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries

T L C Bible College

Associate of Arts - Christian Ministry

T L C Bible College

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