Lylia Jean Carsten
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Energetic and personable worship leader with experience in guest services, special needs support, and leading worship across diverse settings. Skilled at engaging congregations, fostering connections, and creating meaningful worship experiences. Brings creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm to team leadership and ministry impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Front Office Receptionist
RC Dental Group
04.2025 - Current
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
Worship Team Leader
Northwest Ministry Network/ Northwest University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated worship service materials with leadership to ensure a smooth transition.
- Facilitating creative prayer opportunities within corporate worship settings.
- Led rehearsals and provided feedback on performance techniques to improve the overall quality of worship team sound.
Worship Ministry Intern
Timberlake Christian Church
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented creative ideas to enhance worship experiences.
- Researched current trends in worship ministry to recommend new approaches to enhancing the spiritual growth of church members.
- Attended worship and production meetings, took notes, and researched licensing and distribution for the church’s worship album.
Part Time Worship Leader
Calvary Christian Assembly
10.2021 - 05.2023
- A selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of leaders.
- Conducted meetings with church staff members to plan upcoming services and events.
- Planned worship schedules to keep members engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Music Studies
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science -
Capital Christian High School
Sacramento, CA06.2018
Skills
- Relationship management
- Verbal and written proficiency
- Versatile
- Effective coordination
- Artistic expression
- Valuable team player
Community Service/Church Volunteer
- Evening of Dreams Special Needs Prom 2016 - 2019
- Singing Christmas Tree (Community Outreach) 2005 - 2019
- Champions Special Needs Care 2011-2014
- Youth Ministry Adult Leader (2019-2021, 2023-current)
- Main Stage and The HOUSE Worship Team Member
-Leader of Fearless Sacramento Worship Team
Timeline
Dental Front Office Receptionist
RC Dental Group
04.2025 - Current
Worship Team Leader
Northwest Ministry Network/ Northwest University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Worship Ministry Intern
Timberlake Christian Church
09.2022 - 05.2023
Part Time Worship Leader
Calvary Christian Assembly
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Music Studies
Northwest University
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Cosumnes River College
Bachelor of Science -
Capital Christian High School