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Jonathan Montgomery

Willis,MI

Summary

Dynamic Worship Leader with proven expertise in music leadership and volunteer management, honed at Fountain Of Truth Christian Church. Excelled in arranging music and fostering spiritual growth, enhancing worship experiences through creative vision and multicultural sensitivity. Achieved a more diverse talent pool and improved team dynamics, demonstrating exceptional instrumental skills and leadership development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Leader

Fountain Of Truth Christian Church-'full Gospel'
12.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Implemented effective strategies for conflict resolution within the team when disagreements or misunderstandings arose among members.
  • Recruited skilled musicians from within the congregation, resulting in a more diverse talent pool for the worship team.
  • Created a welcoming environment for congregants through thoughtful stage design and visual elements in the worship space.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
  • Expanded community outreach efforts by organizing special events and collaborating with local organizations to provide live music.
  • Improved communication within the worship team by implementing new scheduling software, reducing last-minute changes and conflicts.

Worship Leader

Righteous Youth Ministry
07.2017 - 11.2019
  • 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.
  • Implemented effective strategies for conflict resolution within the team when disagreements or misunderstandings arose among members.
  • Recruited skilled musicians from within the congregation, resulting in a more diverse talent pool for the worship team.
  • Created a welcoming environment for congregants through thoughtful stage design and visual elements in the worship space.
  • Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
  • Fostered spiritual growth among team members by facilitating regular Bible studies, prayer meetings, and group discussions.
  • Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
  • Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
  • Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
  • Improved communication within the worship team by implementing new scheduling software, reducing last-minute changes and conflicts.
  • Improved team dynamics and performance with regular, constructive feedback sessions.

Skills

  • Vocal experience
  • Instrumental skills
  • Music management
  • Songwriting
  • Arranging music
  • Team Oversight
  • Cultural relevance
  • Stage presence
  • Song Selection
  • Instrument proficiency
  • Creative vision
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Improvisational Skills
  • Theological understanding
  • Prayer leadership
  • Spiritual discernment
  • Vocal expertise
  • Musical proficiency
  • Music leadership
  • Worship planning
  • Teaching
  • Mission-oriented
  • Community Service
  • Leadership Development
  • Volunteer Management
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Time Management
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Background vocals and vocal arrangements for Karen Clark Sheard new album “Still Karen” 2024
  • Background vocals, music arranging, featured artist (leading) for Kira Daffin album “Revival” and song “Always You”.

Timeline

Worship Leader

Fountain Of Truth Christian Church-'full Gospel'
12.2019 - Current

Worship Leader

Righteous Youth Ministry
07.2017 - 11.2019

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