Matthew Kerley
Worship Pastor
The Woodlands,Texas
Summary
Dynamic worship pastor with nearly two decades of experience as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. Dedicated to empowering individuals in their relationship with Jesus, fostering leadership development, and creating pathways for personal and spiritual growth. Committed to excellence and creativity, with a proven ability to translate vision into tangible successes, including mentoring numerous seasoned worship leaders and producing hundreds of songs. Contributions to the Church over the past 19 years have resulted in impactful records that engage over 100,000 monthly listeners.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Skills
- Experience in supervising multiple teams: Advanced
- Leads from Piano & Guitar: Advanced
- Drummer & Percussionist: Advanced
- Understands Instrumentation, Harmony & Song Arrangement: Advanced
- Understands flow & sensitive to the Holy Spirit: Advanced
- Seasoned Songwriter & Producer: Advanced
- Experienced with designing special services including Christmas & Easter Services:
- Advanced
- Fluent in recording, producing, & mixing full-bands in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton & Komplete: Advanced
- Fluent in Planning Center (Services): Advanced
- Organized & Experienced in Payroll & Accounting for teams: Advanced
Work History
Worship Leader
The Woodlands Methodist Church
06.2016 - 11.2024
- Worship Led services (Including leading opening and closing benediction)
- Wrote & Produced 6 releases with TWMC's collective 'Bristol House', leading leaders across 4 venues
- Helped design & direct All Advent, Ash Wednesday & Easter services alongside the Media Department & Pastoral team.
Studio Engineer
Bethel Church
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Engineered & mixed live music feed for the Bethel TV stream online using Pro Tools.
- Engineered, produced and mixed dozens of Bethel Music Worship School online workshops.
Worship Leader
Foundation Church
02.2006 - 07.2011
Led worship portion of all church services
- Held weekly rehearsals
- Preached quarterly
- Planned music for each scheduled sermon series
- Designed & directed Christmas and Easter services
- Installed new PA & Lighting systems
- Raised up new worship volunteers that became Church Staff
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2006
AP level ear training and music theory in 11th & 12th grade. Performed in national choir At Carnegie Hall in New York City alongside Juilliard's orchestra
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Discontinued due to touring.
Summer Program - Vocal Arts
08.2008
Graduate Certificate -
05.2012
Timeline
Worship Leader - The Woodlands Methodist Church
06.2016 - 11.2024
Studio Engineer - Bethel Church
08.2011 - 01.2013
Worship Leader - Foundation Church
02.2006 - 07.2011
Harrison School of The Arts - High School Diploma,
Polk State College - Some College (No Degree), General Studies
The Juilliard School of Music - Summer Program, Vocal Arts
Bethel School Of Ministry - Graduate Certificate,
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