Josiah Kenniv
Mayfield,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Worship and Media
Cornerstone Community Church
05.2018 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
- Effectively utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming church events and maintain a consistent online presence.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services.
- Coordinated special holiday productions involving various age groups within the congregation, showcasing their talents in meaningful ways.
- Fostered a sense of community within the congregation through regular communication, events, and outreach initiatives.
- Increased congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs regularly while maintaining traditional hymns beloved by members.
- Prioritized pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Improved site performance through regular monitoring, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Enhanced user experience by optimizing website layouts and navigation features.
Worship Director
First Baptist Church Waverly
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed budgets for worship department, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
- Developed original songs or arrangements tailored specifically for the congregation''s unique culture and preferences.
- Coordinated special events and seasonal programs to engage the congregation and reach the community.
- Maintained ongoing communication with church staff and volunteers through regular meetings, email updates, social media posts.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and inventory management, minimizing downtime due to technical issues or missing items.
- Collaborated with pastors to develop sermon series themes, resulting in cohesive and impactful messages.
- Developed a strong volunteer team by providing effective training, support, and encouragement.
- Established a mentoring program for young musicians, nurturing their talents for future leadership roles.
- Enhanced worship experience by incorporating diverse musical styles and creative elements in services.
- Evaluated worship service effectiveness regularly, making adjustments as needed to better serve the congregation's needs.
- Worked closely with other ministry leaders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities throughout the church organization.
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in worship leadership.
- Performed as a versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for the congregation.
Education
Master of Divinity - Biblical Counseling
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH12.2018
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Stage design
- Administration skills
- Pastoral Care
- Discipleship training
- Preaching
- Youth Counseling
- Budget Management
- Community Service
- Social Media Management
- Photo and Video Editing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Content Creation
Timeline
Director of Worship and Media
Cornerstone Community Church
05.2018 - Current
Worship Director
First Baptist Church Waverly
08.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Divinity - Biblical Counseling
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Cedarville University
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