Samantha Johnson
Saint Joseph
Summary
Strong faith in following God's plan. Vocalist proficient in worship leadership through worship services and rehearsals, leading teams to grow in their singing abilities, musical talents, and mentoring in spiritual growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Intern
Crossings Community Church
Oklahoma City
09.2023 - Current
- I serve as a vocalist every Sunday, and for some specialized events.
- I co-lead or lead worship for Wednesday night student services.
- I have gained basic skills in creating playback service sessions.
- For the past six months, I have joined in the worship staff song-writing/cover arranging sessions.
Student Chaplain
Mid America Christian University
Oklahoma City
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Served as a Chaplain tasked with praying for and giving Biblical counsel to students.
- For the last two of five semesters serving, I was one of the worship chaplains. My tasks were to: plan songs, schedule teams, and lead music worship for chapels twice a week, as well as the same for any worship-related events outside of chapel.
- Led a biweekly small group focused on learning the purpose of worship, both musically, and in other aspects.
Youth Worship Leader
Shartel Church of God
Moore
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned set lists, scheduled teams, and co-led worship for the youth team.
- Supported students in discerning and meeting their spiritual needs, and helped them find their purpose within the worship team.
Worship Intern
First Church of God
St. Joseph
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Attended weekly meetings with the staff, giving input on church decisions and setlists.
- Served on the worship team as a vocalist every Sunday, and on Wednesdays with the youth program.
- Led worship for: the youth program often, summer camps, and our summer lake baptism.
- Met with mentors weekly to grow myself spiritually and to learn deeper leadership skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Ministry Leadership - Worship Focus
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2026
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph, MI05.2022
Skills
Personal
- Diligent listening
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Organization and creativity
- Collaborative
- Communication
Technical
- Worship leadership
- Vocalist
- Planning Center service knowledge
- Playback basic skills
- Pro Presenter basic skills
References
Mentor:
Kevin Dugay - Phone: 201-286-8903 - Email: kevin.dugay@macu.edu
Employer:
Chad Harlan - Phone: 618-694-2025 - Email: chad.h@myfirstchurch.com
Peer:
Bella Renda - Phone: 618-521-5678 - Email: irenda@macu.edu
Personality Type / Giant Voice / Spiritual Gifts
ENFJ / Nurturer - Guardian / Discernment, Exhortation, Shepherding, Teaching
Timeline
Worship Intern
Crossings Community Church
09.2023 - Current
Student Chaplain
Mid America Christian University
12.2022 - 05.2025
Youth Worship Leader
Shartel Church of God
08.2022 - 05.2023
Worship Intern
First Church of God
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Ministry Leadership - Worship Focus
Mid-America Christian University
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School