Javaris Wright

Successfully planted and led a thriving, multigenerational and multicultural church built on Spirit-led worship, strong biblical teaching, and intentional discipleship.

• Successfully revitalized a declining congregation and rebranded Harvest Renewal Worship Center to The Harvest Church, marking a renewed vision and community impact.
• Launched Destiny Church as a thriving multi-campus extension, expanding outreach and spiritual influence.
• Successfully transitioned the church to the leadership of the Associate Pastor, ensuring continuity, health, and long-term sustainability.
• Provided visionary spiritual and administrative leadership across all ministry areas, including worship, discipleship, pastoral care, and outreach.
• Preached weekly sermons, led worship services, and officiated weddings, funerals, baptisms, and special services.
• Established a growing small group ministry, resulting in increased attendance, deeper community engagement, and stronger discipleship.
• Oversaw major renovation and expansion projects, including upgrades to the sanctuary, multipurpose center, classrooms, and restrooms.
• Integrated technology tools such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and ProPresenter to enhance worship and streamline operations.
• Supervised pastoral staff and ministry leaders, implemented effective communication systems, and fostered leadership development across all generations.
• Built strategic partnerships with civic leaders, nonprofits, and local schools to serve at-risk youth and families.
• Led successful community outreach initiatives in collaboration with city officials and school administrators.
• Cultivated a culture of spiritual growth, responsible stewardship, and alignment with the church’s mission and long-term vision.

• Revitalized the choir and rebuilt a strong, multigenerational music ministry.
• Produced major holiday music productions that engaged both the congregation and wider community.
• Recruited, trained, and developed worship leaders and musicians, fostering a pipeline of emerging talent.
• Led dynamic worship services and special events, incorporating diverse musical styles to unify and inspire.
• Utilized technology and media tools to enhance worship planning, lyric projection, and congregational engagement.
• Managed the worship arts budget and coordinated logistics for programs and events.
• Collaborated with pastoral staff to support the church’s mission and meet the spiritual needs of the congregation.
• Mentored team members in both musical excellence and spiritual growth to sustain a healthy worship culture.

• Founded and directed a thriving choir, increasing congregational participation and enriching worship through diverse musical expressions.
• Led dynamic, Spirit-filled worship experiences in both English and Spanish, including full services for a Hispanic church plant.
• Collaborated with church planters to launch a Hispanic congregation, providing worship leadership and supporting cultural integration.
• Recruited, trained, and mentored vocalists, musicians, and volunteers, cultivating a unified, multiethnic worship team.
• Actively involved in youth ministry by developing and mentoring youth worship teams and regularly preaching and teaching in youth services.
• Saw measurable growth in the worship department, both in participation and spiritual depth, by fostering a culture of excellence, discipleship, and unity.
• Planned and coordinated music for weekly services, special events, and holiday programs; managed scheduling and song selection.
• Utilized ProPresenter and PowerPoint to enhance lyric projection, congregational participation, and overall service flow.
• Managed the music ministry budget, secured necessary resources, and ensured alignment with church financial policies.
• Promoted team fellowship, spiritual development, and musical excellence while supporting pastoral leadership and advancing the church’s mission.

• Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
• Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship services by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
• Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
• Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
• Rehearsed choir and conducted choir warm-ups prior to services.
• Utilized central screen for lyric projection to teach unfamiliar songs to congregation.
• Promoted fellowship within the music ministry and helped recruit new volunteers.
• Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
• Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and acclamations designated for choir in dialogue with congregation and enriching liturgy with harmonies.
• Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading vitality.
• Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
• Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
• Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
• Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
• Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
• Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.

• Successfully started and led a choir, bridging the gap between traditional hymns and contemporary worship to create a unified, multigenerational experience.
• Directed and arranged vocal and instrumental music for worship services, special events, and holiday programs.
• Planned and led rehearsals, provided vocal coaching, and ensured musical excellence and preparedness.
• Oversaw the administration of music programs, maintained ministry calendars, and assisted with event planning.
• Recruited and developed volunteers, growing worship participation and expanding outreach.
• Served actively in children’s and youth ministries, fostering worship engagement and spiritual growth across all age levels.
• Collaborated with pastoral staff to align worship with church vision and create impactful, Spirit-led services.