Ken Nuss
Hanceville,AL
Summary
Spirit-filled worship leader skilled in creating impactful worship experiences and nurturing spiritual development. Proven ability to inspire and lead worship teams, ensuring cohesive and engaging services. Focused on collaborative efforts and achieving meaningful results, adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Fairview Baptist Church
127 Airline Rd, Columbus, MS
08.2015 - 08.2025
- Planned and led multi-generational worship services, creating engaging and spiritually uplifting environments for congregational participation using both hymns and modern worship songs.
- Developed and implemented seasonal music programs and productions that enhanced worship experience and attracted diverse audiences.
- Mentored and trained worship team members, fostering musical growth and spiritual development within the ministry.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to align worship themes with church mission and community outreach initiatives.
- Oversaw technical aspects of worship including sound systems, lighting, and media presentations for seamless execution.
- Coordinated special events such as concerts and retreats, enhancing community engagement through the music ministry.
- Evaluated and selected appropriate musical repertoire to ensure theological accuracy and congregational relevance.
- Cultivated relationships with local musicians to enrich church's music offerings and expand collaborative opportunities.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services and productions.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Worship Pastor
Jasper’s First Baptist Church
Jasper, AL
06.2012 - 08.2015
Worship Pastor
First Baptist Church
Gulfport, MS
01.2004 - 01.2012
Worship Pastor
First Baptist Tillman’s Corner
Mobile, AL
01.2002 - 01.2004
Worship Pastor
Parkview Baptist Church
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1999 - 01.2002
Worship Pastor
Mount Ararat Baptist Church
Stafford, VA
01.1994 - 01.1999
Music & Education
First Baptist Church
Cantonment, FL
01.1991 - 01.1994
Music & Education
Woodland Park Baptist Church
Hammond, LA
01.1988 - 01.1991
Education
Masters Degree - Religious Education, Administration
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA01.1988
Bachelors Degree - Church Music, Vocal Performance
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA01.1985
Skills
- Worship planning/leading
- Pastoral care
- Recruiting volunteers
- Teamwork/collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Self motivated
Accomplishments
President of the Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchmen (2024-2025)
Vise President of the Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchmen (2023-2024)
Guest Worship Leader for the Mississippi Baptist Convention (2021)
Planning Center Online Consultant
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Fairview Baptist Church
08.2015 - 08.2025
Worship Pastor
Jasper’s First Baptist Church
06.2012 - 08.2015
Worship Pastor
First Baptist Church
01.2004 - 01.2012
Worship Pastor
First Baptist Tillman’s Corner
01.2002 - 01.2004
Worship Pastor
Parkview Baptist Church
01.1999 - 01.2002
Worship Pastor
Mount Ararat Baptist Church
01.1994 - 01.1999
Music & Education
First Baptist Church
01.1991 - 01.1994
Music & Education
Woodland Park Baptist Church
01.1988 - 01.1991
Masters Degree - Religious Education, Administration
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelors Degree - Church Music, Vocal Performance
Louisiana College
Experience
Fluent in both choral and instrumental ministry. Conference Worship Leader. Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in all styles of worship. Possesses strong leadership skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions. Excellent platform and verbal communication skills. Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical. Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking. Fluent in both PC and MAC OS. Has designed and supervised the installation of large AVL systems. Is committed to a “ministry focused” and not “performance oriented” worship ministry.