Rylie Prince
Summary
Dedicated Worship Leader eager to apply leadership and musical abilities to provide church members and visitors with deeply spiritual experience. Offering several years of related experience in worship ministry environments. Expected to graduate in May of 2024, looking for a full time position in music ministry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Worship Leader
Trail Of Life Cowboy Church
01.2023 - Current
- Lead worship for a mid-size congregation each Sunday for a blended style service with a country music influence.
- Recruit professional volunteers for the worship team
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Coordinate pastoral message with the song selection for the week.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
Worship Intern
SHSU Wesley Foundation
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services for SHSU students weekly.
- Assisted with fundraising activities, including traveling to different churches and performing to raise funds.
- Attended and participated in meetings with the leadership council.
- Recruited volunteer student musicians and organized practice around their varying schedules.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from students by engaging in active worship (exciting and engaging music).
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Participated in various outreach programs and recruitment opportunities.
- Maintained religious records and documents.
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between students, organization members, and other organizations.
- Attended meetings with Wesley Board members to create the worship budget.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Provided guidance to members of organization.
Worship Leader
Lifepoint Christian Church, Guitarist
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
Bristol House Worship Ministry Intern
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Spent the Summer of 2022 learning how to effectively lead worship and gaining experience in all aspects.
- Mentored by professional worship leaders that taught us various skills from improving our instrumental abilities to understanding pastoral care and spiritual responsibilities.
- Facilitated and lead various worship services in different styles: traditional, contemporary, gospel, and children's worship.
- Lead services for various age ranges from kindergarten VBS to high school Summer Camps.
- Lead services for several large congregations, over 1,000 in attendance.
- Traveled to Nashville to learn about the Christian music industry, met and learned from Jason Ingram and other professionals.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
Worship Team Member
Faith Bible Church
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
Chapel Student Leader
Brazos Christian School
08.2016 - 05.2020
- At my high school, I was the chapel worship leader all four years.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- interviewed, auditioned, and recruited students to be in the chapel praise band.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Youth Worship Leader
Parkway Baptist Church
11.2016 - 05.2019
- I was the Youth worship band leader throughout middle and high school, leading worship on Wednesday nights and some special Sunday services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Supported youth pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2024
Skills
- Vocal Expertise
- Guitar Expertise
- Spiritual/Congregational Care
- Team Building/Management
- Worship Service Planning
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Worship leading (various styles and age ranges)
- Mental Health Wellness
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Public speaking
Certification
- Safe Sanctuary Training - November 2023
Timeline
Worship Leader
Trail Of Life Cowboy Church
01.2023 - Current
Bristol House Worship Ministry Intern
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
Worship Intern
SHSU Wesley Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Worship Leader
Lifepoint Christian Church, Guitarist
06.2021 - 12.2022
Worship Team Member
Faith Bible Church
08.2019 - 05.2020
Youth Worship Leader
Parkway Baptist Church
11.2016 - 05.2019
Chapel Student Leader
Brazos Christian School
08.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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