Kris Konick

I have served in my church as well as others in the capacity of worship leader/worship team member. While my home church has a worship team leader, I am called on to fill in, add to our service with special music offerings, and direct my Sunday school class in worship practices and offerings during services. I have served in other Christian churches as a worship team member, guided worship and spoke at Life Group meetings, women's Bible study meetings, and the like.

• Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
• Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
• Wrote and delivered sermons.
• Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
• 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.

The Dayspring REC community has my heart. I have served in nearly every role (with the exception of clergy) on a Residents Encounter Christ weekend. I once served on a worship team (for a full weekend of events) that consisted of myself and one other person. God made up the all the differences (there are sometimes as many as about six team members).

• Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
• Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
• Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
• Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.

I have been an active member of the Dayspring Emmaus community since 2009, and currently serve on the Dayspring Emmaus board as the community training and sponsorship representative. I have contributed by leading worship at gatherings and have offered special music during Emmaus walks for both men and women as well.

• Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
• Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
• Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.

I have spoken and led worship at multiple Mercy Street and Stepping Into Freedom program locations, planned and been part of special services, and also fill in often as a reliable volunteer. I was once part of the initial formation of a Mercy Street band, but that was not meant to be as we began in 2020 during major shutdowns.

• Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
• 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.
• Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
• Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

My time in the United Methodist Church was a God "thing." He directly placed me in the UMC, and I grew exponentially. Lay servant classes gave me the training to grow in music ministry, as well as to fill the pulpit. I served on the worship team at my local church, and at several others. I have often served at, planned and facilitated many special services as well (prayer services, homecoming, women's retreats, youth events, spiritual gifts retreats, etc.). I preached my first sermon in 2014, and many of my spiritual "bucket list" items all either originated or occurred in (made possible by) the UMC.

• Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
• Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
• Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
• 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.
• Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
• Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
• 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.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.