Moise Henton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Focused on enhancing congregation experiences through good musical selections and engaging worship programs that adhere to church guidelines.
Motivated professional committed to guiding followers of christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering several years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Prepared to bring several-year background to growing community. Enthusiastic Worship Leader with proven musical talents and technical knowledge to successfully run services. Demonstrated skills in engaging audience members, motivating performers, and handling all scheduling and coordination requirements. Compassionate spiritual leader, adept at delivering impactful guidance and support with high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in public speaking, counseling, and community outreach, ensuring meaningful connections and positive outcomes. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to foster community growth and individual well-being.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Praise Leader
Outreach Community Church
Chicago, IL
02.2004 - 01.2025
- Led worship services to share faith with congregants and community.
- Composed original arrangements of hymns, contemporary Christian songs and other forms of sacred music.
Minister of Music
Prince Of Peace Church Of God In Christ
Chicago, IL
06.1991 - 01.2002
- Implemented special programs for holiday and church events.
- Positioned group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts by organizing concerts featuring church ensembles or individual performers.
- Recruited new members to join the church's musical groups.
- Maintained an inventory of musical instruments and equipment.
- Secured copyright permissions as needed to ensure legal use of copyrighted works in public performance situations.
- Organized and led weekly rehearsals for church choir.
- Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
- Coordinated substitute Minister of Music to fulfill role when unavailable for consistent services.
- Scheduled musicians for all church services and events.
- Directed worship services, including selecting appropriate music, leading congregational singing, providing accompaniment on piano or organ, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
- Organized and led weekly choir rehearsals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Metro High School
Chicago, IL06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing Management
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GASome College (No Degree) - Fashion Marketing
International Academy
Atlanta, GASkills
- Stage presence
- Team oversight
- Vocal experience
- Music management
- Instrumental skills
- Songwriting
- Worship planning
- Improvisational skills
- Music leadership
- Creative vision
- Arranging music
- Song selection
- Spiritual discernment
- Vocal expertise
Affiliations
Special selected soloist and choir director graduations special events, Chicago Public schools and archdiocese of Chicago
- Music lessons, Dolores Chandler American Music World
- Opening Artist The Winans Chicago Theater
- Board Member Musical tribute Emmit Till Historic Roberts Temple
Accomplishments
- Chairman Metro High School 1st Place Choir McDonald's
- Recordings Timothy Wright Chicago Choir
- For My Good Remake Vashawn Mitchell
- Background Vocals Ruben Studdard,Dianne Willams,Earnest Pugh,Leanne Faine,Calvin Bridges,Tyrone Block,Lou Della Evan's
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Praise Leader
Outreach Community Church
02.2004 - 01.2025
Minister of Music
Prince Of Peace Church Of God In Christ
06.1991 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Metro High School
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing Management
Morris Brown College
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Marketing
International Academy