LaShiya Mckinzy
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Passionate and enthusiastic Worship Leader with background in diverse religious settings and experience engaging congregations through music. Skilled in coordinating rehearsals, and creating impactful worship experiences. Strengths include Holy Spirit led, strong communication skills, and ability to create a spiritually engaging environment. In previous roles, contributed to spiritual growth of community by creating meaningful worship services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Flourishing Families Ministry
Grandview, Missouri
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Selected appropriate scriptures for each service based on the overall theme of the message being delivered.
- Conducted meetings with church staff members to plan upcoming services and events.
- Managed audio-visual support for multiple weekly services.
- Met with individuals in hospitals, offering comfort and support.
- Managed budget related to all aspects of the music ministry including purchasing equipment, instruments, and apps need to execute excellence.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
- Recruited, equipped and motivated band members for professional accompaniment.
- Put together lyrics presentations for congregation and performers.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, and working with church leaders.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Assistant Worship Leader
Landmark Worship Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
- Substituted when needed in order to lead Sunday morning worship services without interruption.
- Planned worship schedules and sequences of events to keep members engaged and active.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSSome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
North Eastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSkills
- Leading worship
- Vocal proficiency
- Prayer leadership
- Stage presence
- Recruiting volunteers
- Spiritual leadership
- Songwriting
- Vocal experience
- Spiritual discernment
- Team oversight
- Cultural relevance
Accomplishments
- Assembled a worship team from ground zero
- Granted the opportunity to sing voice overs for Justin Beiber
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Flourishing Families Ministry
01.2021 - 02.2024
Assistant Worship Leader
Landmark Worship Center
01.2010 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Emporia State University
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
North Eastern State University