Matthew Rivera
Lisle,IL
Summary
Dedicated Director of Worship Music with a proven track record in facilitating collaboration among church leaders. Skilled in developing communication strategies that foster community trust and enhance participation in worship services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Worship Music
First Baptist Church
Bolingbrook, Illinois
03.2022 - 02.2026
- Facilitated meetings to align church leaders on vision and goals for church worship and music.
- Implemented new worship service formats to enhance member participation. (Ex: Replacing a song on Sunday morning with a time of silent prayer to ready our hearts for the message. Or adding a word of encouragement to the announcements to lift our voice in praise and worship to The Lord.)
- Led meetings to align church leaders on vision and goals for worship and music ministry.
- Developed communication strategies to engage congregation members effectively.
- Facilitated volunteer recruitment and training for diverse church activities including picnics, Sunday hospitality, and holiday events.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels. (Ex: A Montessori school rents part of the building and uses the sanctuary for the sound equipment from time to time.)
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with congregation through timely responses to inquiries and complaints, enhancing community trust.
- Cultivated strong relationships with the congregation by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Engaged congregation members by speaking at significant holiday events, fostering community and spiritual connection.
- Selected songs that adhered to biblical principles, excluding those that did not fit the Sunday service rotation.
Worship Leader
First Baptist Church of Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, Illinois
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Coordinated weekly worship services, integrating music and prayer elements effectively.
- Developed engaging worship sets by selecting songs aligned with sermon themes.
- Collaborated with ministry teams to boost congregational participation in worship activities.
Youth Worship Leader
New Song Church
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2005 - 08.2009
- Facilitated weekly youth worship services, promoting meaningful participation.
- Implemented diverse worship programs tailored to youth interests.
- Organized music selection and rehearsal schedules for youth band members.
Skills
- Worship service design
- Music selection strategies
- Volunteer training
- Worship planning
- Communication planning
- Event coordination
- Community engagement
Timeline
Director of Worship Music
First Baptist Church
03.2022 - 02.2026
Worship Leader
First Baptist Church of Bolingbrook
10.2018 - 03.2022
Youth Worship Leader
New Song Church
06.2005 - 08.2009