Experienced pastoral leader skilled in providing guidance to diverse individuals. Proficient in sermon preparation, worship service leadership, and pastoral care for young adults. Experienced in overseeing day-to-day operations and developing programs to promote students' spiritual growth and connection with the local church. Committed to fulfilling the great commission by serving Christ locally, nationally, and internationally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Engagement and Chapel Coordinator
Truett McConnell University
01.2022 - Current
Lead and coordinate chapel services
Organize and direct the chapel worship teams to create spiritually enriching experiences for the university community
Oversee the production team to ensure high-quality execution of chapel services and related spiritual events
Coordinate with chapel speakers handling logistics and ensuring their contributions align with the university’s spiritual mission and values
Direct campus events that connect students to local churches, ministries, camps, and internships that align with the institutions vision for the Great Commission
Record chapel attendance for every required student
Oversee the Student Life Leadership Council facilitating their role in representing the university, student interests, and how they contribute to chapel, local missions, small groups, and campus activities
Organize campus small groups
Coordinate and assist with campus events, activities, and programs to foster a dynamic and engaging student community by ensuring they align with the university’s mission and values
Provide daily collaboration with the VP of Student Life and Athletics
Work alongside the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX coordinator as well as the VP of Student Life and Athletics as a part of the TMU Conduct and Policy Committee
Plan and execute orientation programs and welcome events, helping new students integrate smoothly into university life
Develop and implement programs and activities that enhance the residential life experience, fostering community and personal growth within residence halls
Provide support and guidance to resident assistants and students, addressing concerns and promoting a positive living environment
Ensure that residence life policies and procedures align with the university’s mission, ensuring a safe and supportive living community
Ensure housing assignments, meal plans, and Resident Assistants are correctly assigned for upcoming billing cycles
Worship Pastor
Hills Crossing Baptist Church
01.2022 - Current
Oversee Sunday morning worship elements
Conduct, recruit traditional choir
Oversee Tech and Media Team
Lead mid-week rehearsals
Discipleship worship team members
Provide monthly worship experiences
Attend weekly/monthly church staff meetings
Attend Church council meetings
Assist in pastoral duties as assigned
Preach Sunday mornings as assigned
Work with associational missionary for local mission’s projects
Lead Young Adult Ministry small group
Work alongside senior pastor to produce weekly Sunday worship services
Owner and Audio Engineer
Magnify Audio
01.2021 - Current
Company Overview: Magnify Audio specializes in the installation of audio systems, video projectors or flat screen displays, projection screens, acoustic treatments, and livestreaming for churches
Https://www.magnifyaudio.com
Magnify Audio specializes in the installation of audio systems, video projectors or flat screen displays, projection screens, acoustic treatments, and livestreaming for churches
Https://www.magnifyaudio.com
Contemporary Worship Leader & Media Director
Clarkesville First United Methodist Church
01.2021 - 01.2023
Run all audio and visual tech for the CFUMC campus
Lead contemporary worship service
Record and edit all sermons for local radio stations, church website, and marketing
Uploads sermons, scripture, etc., to website, social media
Assist in weekly preaching responsibilities
Maintains the church website
Maintain and control all livestreamed events
Maintain consistent communication with all staff to ensure weekly deadlines are met
Develops a manual that teaches volunteers how to run the sound system and livestream equipment
Trains volunteers to run the sound system and livestream equipment
Creates promotional media, often in collaboration with other staff
Sets the playlist each week under the supervision of and in collaboration with the senior pastor
Schedule and lead weekly praise band practice
Updates worship environment to maintain a contemporary, safe, and inviting worship space
Interim Director of Admissions
Truett McConnell University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Oversight and direction of the University’s admissions programs, budgets, and participation in the direct recruitment of student prospects
Coordination with various University offices in preparation for and conduct of 'Preview Day' programs, 'Overnight @ TMU' programs, and other special programs that directly relate to recruiting and admitting students to the University
Serve as the Admissions liaison with the various offices of the University, and the University faculty
Various office management responsibilities, including maintenance of accurate and accountable records, provision of regular reports to the school’s administration regarding the activities and effectiveness of activities of the Office of Admissions, supervision of members of the professional and clerical staff, and overall supervision of the ongoing day-to-day operations of the Office of Admissions
Responsibility for establishing goals and objectives, and for continual, ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the Office of Admissions and its various activities
Graduate Admissions Recruiter
Truett McConnell University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Responsible for recruiting new Graduate students
Travel to undergraduate and graduate admissions events, fairs, and conferences to recruit new students
Assist each prospective student through the entire admissions process to ensure a positive admissions experience
Track trending data to ensure recruiting strategies are logical, ethical, and fruitful
Create processes and techniques for daily communication to prospective graduate students to provide quality customer service
Organize EMP templates and campaigns for proper and diligent communication
Regularly assist in Graduate school marketing alongside dean’s and faculty in the implementation of current department news, academic structures, and degree information for the recruitment of new students
Regularly meet with faculty and staff to stay current on student applications in EMP Liaison, Power Campus, and JotForm
Assist in Campus Preview events, tours, and programs
Associate Worship Pastor/Next Generation Worship Pastor
Lakewood Baptist Church
01.2017 - 12.2021
Responsible for leading the service order, musical worship, and technical execution of the Crosspoint (Traditional) Worship service and choir
Direct the Lakewood Worship College Internship Program: discipleship, recruiting, training, and academic oversight of students fulfilling college credit
Responsible for facilitating college course requirements related to audio and production, as a part of the Worship Arts degree program
Assist in sermon planning meetings
Participate in pastoral preaching labs
Direct the Lakewood Music Institute which includes the teaching and recruiting new students, instructors, and directing the overall vision of the music program
Create video content for the Lakewood Internship and Music Institute
Provide set-up, sound check, and break down for campus ministry events
Responsible for recruiting, training, leading, and evaluating needs for professional technical execution of all ministry events
Assist Worship Ministry Staff in maintaining all church technology equipment
Recruit Tech, Choir, and Worship Team volunteers
Oversee all youth worship programs including the training, recruiting, mentoring, and discipleship of all students
Responsible for the professional technical execution of all Lakewood events
Responsible for recruiting, training, leading, and evaluating needs for professional technical execution of all ministry events
Coordinate all technical setup, clean-up, and break down of all ministry events
Direct all youth worship ministries
Responsible for leading the service order and musical worship of the acoustic worship gathering
Responsible for the management of student production teams
Facilitate all sound/lighting set-up, operation, and cleanup for the entire campus
Director of Creative Arts, Professors Assistant
Toccoa Falls College
01.2016 - 12.2019
Work directly with the Office of Spiritual Formation to recruit, train, and equip student, staff, and faculty small group leaders
Organize and manage all Campus Preview events including campus staff, faculty, student workers, guest artists, prospective students, and campus preview budgets
Adjunct/Accompanist Professor
Maintain academic records, attendance, and music department videos for accreditation purposes for SACSCOC and NASM
Assist with video recording Students, Faculty, and Staff for campus videos, marketing materials, and website design
Record all music department events for NASM accreditation
Aided in SACSCOC accreditation by reviewing syllabi, providing video documentation, and reviewing department areas
Teach and organize Worship Arts Elective courses with the scheduling of over 60 students’ academic requirements ensuring each student fulfill the correct academic requirements
Persistently communicate with professors regarding deadlines for Spiritual Formation credits, grades, and academic advising
Maintain the Creative Arts budget including student worker time sheets, equipment purchases, and facility rentals
Recruit students for Music department on admissions trips, summer tours, and campus preview events
Recruit, mentor, and manage student production team workers
Assist in audio and visual for admissions tours, special events, and travel campaigns
Provide oversight of the purchase, maintenance/troubleshooting, repair, and appropriate storage of sound, stage, set, and lighting equipment usage for Grace Chapel Performing Arts Center
Responsible for being the production liaison for guest musical artists, speakers, and production requests
Facilitate all sound/lighting set-up, operation, and cleanup for the entire campus
Train students to utilize various software products (Ableton, Reason, Planning Center Online, Mainstage, etc.)
Responsible for the oversight of student Chapel Worship Teams and summer travel worship teams
Worship Leader
Glad Tidings Church
01.2015 - 12.2017
Lead worship for all church gatherings
Recruit and train all tech and worship volunteers
Meet weekly with the senior pastor to evaluate and plan worship gatherings
Maintain worship and tech budget
Assist in pastoral care when needed
Oversee youth worship experiences
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Spiritual Formation
Liberty University
10-2024
Master of Arts - Theology and Local Church Ministry
Truett McConnell University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Minor in Biblical Studies