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Freelance Worship Leader and Musician - Various Churches
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Lydia Morris

Winston,GA

Summary

Passionate and experienced worship leader with a heart for raising up the next generation of worshippers. Seeking to serve as the Student Worship Director at Midway Church by leading, mentoring, and equipping middle and high school students in Christ-centered, spirit-led worship.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director and Interim Worship Director

Beulah Baptist Church
04.2019 - 11.2024
    • Directed a multigenerational worship team of 20+ members, overseeing scheduling, team development, and weekly practices and services.
    • Proficient in ProPresenter and Planning Center for team scheduling and service planning.
    • Developed a multigenerational praise choir to support worship services.
    • Created and led multilingual worship services in partnership with the Spanish-speaking congregation to foster unity across cultures in the church body.
    • Maintained strong relationships with local churches through regular communication and collaboration on joint events such as camps, conferences, and music videos.
    • Oversaw seasonal decor and beautification projects, executing small and large-scale renovations to modernize the church environment.
    • Implemented creative stage designs to enhance visual elements of worship services, contributing to a more immersive experience.
    • Managed and created all visual/graphic content for the church, including logos, sermon slides, announcement videos, creative sermon series videos, website development, social media, t-shirts, and promotional materials.
    • Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
    • Acted as youth camp director at Laguna Beach, coordinating logistics and programming for 200+ students and adults, including rooming, volunteer recruitment, games, worship, scheduling, safety procedures, media, and team meetings.
    • Balanced artistic vision and stewardship by executing projects and services within designated ministry budgets.
    • Managed contracting of freelance musicians and creative professionals for worship services, events, and media projects.

Worship Associate

First Baptist Church of Douglasville
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Led worship multiple times weekly for both middle and high school school ministries.
  • Supported special events such as weddings or funerals with appropriate music selections tailored to individual preferences.
  • Mentored student worship team members, fostering their growth as musicians, vocalists, and leaders within the congregation.
  • Played acoustic guitar in the orchestra and led worship in main services and special events such as DNOW and camps.
  • Occasionally stepped in to direct 100+ person choir when Worship Pastor was not present.
  • Managed budgets for youth music ministry expenses, maximizing resources while providing quality instruments and equipment.
  • Collaborated with the Worship Pastor to align student worship with the church's overall vision.
  • Frequently bridged generational gaps by leading worship at senior adult events and integrating youth into adult worship settings.
  • Encouraged congregational participation by selecting songs that were accessible and meaningful to a wide range of individuals.
  • Documented church ministries and events through photography, videography, and graphic design.

Education

Certificates of Photography -

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
01-2016

No Degree - Music Education And Art Education

Lee University
Cleveland, TN
2014

High School Diploma -

Douglas County High School
Douglasville
06.2013

Skills

  • Worship leadership (vocals and acoustic guitar)
  • Team building and mentoring young leaders
  • Service planning and scheduling (Planning and ProPresenter)
  • Graphic Design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Photography and Videography
  • Social Media and church communications
  • Basic stage tech and sound oversight
  • Creative and worship team leadership
  • Concept development
  • Visual storytelling

Freelance Worship Leader and Musician - Various Churches

(2016-present)

  • Regularly contracted to lead worship or participate as a band member at youth events, conferences, retreats and other various events.

Timeline

Creative Director and Interim Worship Director

Beulah Baptist Church
04.2019 - 11.2024

Worship Associate

First Baptist Church of Douglasville
06.2014 - 04.2016

Certificates of Photography -

Emory University

No Degree - Music Education And Art Education

Lee University

High School Diploma -

Douglas County High School

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