Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Community Service
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Mike Korzenewski

Summary

Dynamic Worship Leader with expertise in event coordination, community engagement, and music leadership. Proven ability to organize impactful worship experiences and foster spiritual growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Worship Leader

Lifetouch Church
Irving, TX
06.2018 - 08.2025
  • Led weekly worship services to foster community engagement and spiritual growth.
  • Providing spiritual leadership by modeling genuine faith through words and actions.
  • Trained and mentored volunteer musicians and vocalists in performance techniques.
  • Organized special events and seasonal services to enhance congregational participation.

Assistant Choir Director

Irving Silvertones
Irving, Texas
10.2001 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated with other directors in order to create cohesive performances of choral works.
  • Directed live performances of classical, contemporary, and sacred music.
  • Collaborated with accompanists on musical arrangements for choral pieces.

General Manager

Colonial Funeral Home
Irving, Texas
08.2001 - 01.2023
  • Managed daily operations of funeral services and facilities.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Supervised staff to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Coordinated logistics for services, including transportation and setup..
  • Collaborated with families to plan personalized memorial experiences.
  • Ensured quality control in service delivery and customer satisfaction initiatives.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

Assistant Choir and Worship Leader

First Baptist Church of Irving
Irving, Texas
08.2008 - 05.2018
  • filled in for the Music Minister in his absence
  • Performed piano music in Sunday School classes to enhance the learning environment before teaching.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.

Music Director

Kirkwood United Methodist Church
Irving, TX
09.2001 - 06.2008
  • Directed weekly music rehearsals for choir and instrumentalists at local church.
  • Collaborated with pastors to select music for worship services and special events.
  • Created engaging worship experiences by integrating diverse musical styles into services.
  • Motivated highest possible musical quality and nurtured continued growth within choir.
  • Scheduled and led team rehearsals to ensure cohesive performance preparation.
  • Arranged the choir and other rehearsals, solos and special music and directed choir on regularly a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Ordered sheet music and supplies to support music program's diverse needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of music production activities to track progress and enhance future planning.

Associate Director

Irving Centennial Celebration
Irving, Texas
2002 - 2003
  • Conducted a community choir of 350 members and an orchestra for a Centennial Celebration.

Minister of Music

Fort Phantom Baptist Church
Abilene, Texas
08.1999 - 08.2001
  • Coordinated choir rehearsals and performances for community events.
  • Led worship services and coordinated musical selections for congregational gatherings.
  • Developed and implemented music programs for special events and services.

Music Director

Faith Baptist Church
Hill City, Texas
05.1996 - 05.1999

Directed church music programs as pianist and music leader.

Owner/Operator

Allen-Korzenewski FH
Abilene, Texas
1988 - 1998

Funeral Home Owner

Stevens Funeral Home
Coleman, Texas
1977 - 1991

Education

Funeral Service

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas, TX
08-1974

High School Diploma -

Cooper High School
Abilene, TX
05-1973

Piano And Music Theory
Abilene, TX

Skills

  • Worship planning
  • Choral directing
  • Song selection
  • Music leadership
  • Vocal experience
  • Musical proficiency
  • Instrumental skills
  • Music management
  • 50 years music ministry
  • Event coordination
  • Event planning
  • Public speaking
  • Community engagement
  • Spiritual discernment
  • Lead prayers
  • Oversee services
  • Pastoral Leadership
  • Preaching
  • Sermon preparation
  • Biblical teaching
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Spiritual Development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Pastoral Visitation
  • Grief counseling
  • Encourage spirituality
  • Community service

Affiliations

  • Irving Silvertones Choir
  • Singing Men of North Texas
  • Celebration Singers Abilene TX
  • West Texas Funeral Directors Association Past President
  • Texas Funeral Directors Association Past Director
  • Rotary Club of Coleman Past President
  • Rotary Club Southwest Abilene Past President

Accomplishments

  • Paul Harris Fellow Rotary International
  • Century Club 50 year licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Certification

  • Funeral Director and Embalmer
  • National Foundation of Funeral Svc.
  • 16 Hours Biannually of Continuing Education since 1975

Community Service

  • Board of Directors Hospice of the Big Country 1988-1998
  • Board of Directors Abilene Philharmonic

Timeline

Worship Leader

Lifetouch Church
06.2018 - 08.2025

Assistant Choir and Worship Leader

First Baptist Church of Irving
08.2008 - 05.2018

Assistant Choir Director

Irving Silvertones
10.2001 - 06.2023

Music Director

Kirkwood United Methodist Church
09.2001 - 06.2008

General Manager

Colonial Funeral Home
08.2001 - 01.2023

Minister of Music

Fort Phantom Baptist Church
08.1999 - 08.2001

Music Director

Faith Baptist Church
05.1996 - 05.1999

Associate Director

Irving Centennial Celebration
2002 - 2003

Owner/Operator

Allen-Korzenewski FH
1988 - 1998

Funeral Home Owner

Stevens Funeral Home
1977 - 1991

Funeral Service

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

High School Diploma -

Cooper High School

Piano And Music Theory
Mike Korzenewski