Lee Turner
Summary
Dynamic Worship Director with expertise in musical proficiency and worship planning. Proven ability to inspire congregations and enhance participation through engaging services.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Director
Cedar Run Community Church
Herndon, VA
07.1998 - 09.2025
- Worked here from 1998-2001 and then 2014-2025
- Designed engaging worship to enhance congregational participation.
- Led music teams in rehearsals, creating spiritual growth.
- Developed and coordinated special events, integrating various artistic expressions into worship.
- Mentored musicians and vocalists, providing guidance on technical skills and performance.
- Ran and developed Choir and Mens Quartet
Worship Director
Salem Baptist Church
Fredericksburg, VA
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Designed engaging worship services to enhance congregational participation.
- Collaborated with church leadership to align worship practices with overall ministry vision.
- Evaluated and selected worship materials, ensuring theological accuracy and relevance.
- Streamlined scheduling processes for volunteer musicians, improving organizational efficiency.
- Developed Sunday Night Worship Service also created a worship service for the deaf.
- Assisted with Youth and Children's Ministry
- Led Contemporary Service and assisted with Traditional Worship Service
- Coordinated music selection, ensuring alignment with sermon themes and congregational needs.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the worship team, promoting skill development and teamwork.
Worship Pastor
New Venture Church
Titusville, FL
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Helped lead a church plant
- Worked to build and assemble worship team
- Assisted with overall operations at the Church
- Created children and youth ministries
- Church Disassembled and left the area to move back to Virginia
Worship Pastor
Stones Hill Community Church
Ligonier, IN
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Led worship services, fostering spiritual engagement and community connection through music and prayer.
- Collaborated with church leadership to align worship themes with sermon series and seasonal events.
- Mentored and trained worship team members, promoting musical skill development and teamwork.
- Oversaw audio-visual systems during services, ensuring high-quality sound and visual presentations.
- Coordinated special events, ensuring seamless integration of music, technology, and volunteer support.
- Curated song selections that reflect theological themes while catering to diverse congregational preferences.
Assistant Worship Leader
Mclean Bible Church
Tysons Corner, VA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Sang in choir
- Assisted in weekly services - up to 7 a week
- Led solos for Holiday Services
- Assisted in leading Saturday Night Service
- Mentored under Past Worship Director Dean Christman
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Vienna, VANo Degree - Theology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Musical proficiency- Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar
- Song selection
- Music theory
- Stage presence
- Prayer leadership
- Video editing
- Audio engineering
- Lyric writing
- Vocal coaching
- Worship planning
- Music management
- Vocal experience
- Creative vision
- Songwriting
- Vocal expertise
- Arranging music
- Stage designs
- Team oversight
- Stage layouts
- Music leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Worship Director
Salem Baptist Church
07.2010 - 05.2014
Worship Pastor
New Venture Church
01.2008 - 01.2010
Worship Pastor
Stones Hill Community Church
01.2002 - 01.2005
Worship Director
Cedar Run Community Church
07.1998 - 09.2025
Assistant Worship Leader
Mclean Bible Church
01.1996 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
No Degree - Theology
Liberty University