Sarah Mabry
Austell,Georgia
Summary
Worship Pastor and Director of Worship & Arts experienced in leading worship ministries and directing choirs across diverse church settings. Developed musicians and created engaging worship experiences through collaborative planning and mentorship. Built cohesive ministry teams and enhanced congregational engagement through effective leadership and coordination of worship services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Heritage Christian Church
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Led worship ministry with a focus on spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Coordinated worship services from vision casting to seamless execution, enhancing congregational participation.
- Developed worship experiences that encouraged congregational engagement and excellence.
- Shepherded and mentored worship team members spiritually and musically.
- Organized rehearsals and schedules, ensuring effective communication within the ministry.
- Collaborated with church leadership to support the overall vision of the church.
Worship Leader
The Sanctuary PHX
2021.05 - 2023.09
- Planned worship sets aligned with sermon themes and church vision.
- Planned worship sets to enhance engagement with sermon themes and church vision.
- Recruited and mentored worship team members to strengthen musical and spiritual contributions.
- Recruited, mentored, and developed worship team members.
- Coordinated rehearsals and maintained ministry schedules.
- Cultivated authentic, Spirit-led worship to foster deeper congregational connection.
Minister of Music
Saint Haven Church of God in Christ
Surprise, Arizona
2017.11 - 2020.08
- Directed choir rehearsals and worship ministry to enhance congregational participation and spiritual engagement.
- Managed music selection and audio setup for worship services.
- Coordinated liturgical dance ministry, fostering artistic expression and enriching worship experiences.
- Oversaw worship music and audio ministry, ensuring high-quality sound and seamless integration during services.
- Taught vocal technique and harmony.
- Organized rehearsals and performances for liturgical dance ministry.
Jurisdictional Minister of Music
Japan Jurisdiction
Okinawa, Japan
2014.02 - 2017.11
- Directed jurisdictional choir and praise teams to enhance worship experiences.
- Organized and taught music workshops, empowering leaders and singers to elevate musical skills.
- Directed jurisdictional choir and praise teams.
- Managed dance and mime teams for worship services.
- Coordinated rehearsals with musicians and vocalists for performances.
- Worked alongside pastoral leadership to develop impactful worship experiences.
- Oversaw Liturgical Dance and Mime Ministries.
- Coordinated rehearsals with musicians and vocalists to ensure seamless performances.
Director, Urbane Gospel Choir
Pocono Mountain School District
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Directed gospel choir rehearsals and performances.
- Instructed students on vocal parts during choir rehearsals. and harmonies.
- Curated concert repertoire and set lists to engage audiences and showcase talent.
- Planned concert repertoire and set lists.
- Instructed vocal parts and harmonies to enhance choir members' skills.
- Facilitated rehearsals with focus on excellence and professionalism to foster a high-performing choir environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Skills
- Worship Leadership
- Worship excellence
- Vision casting
- Service planning
- Ministry planning
- Choir directing
- Vocal instruction
- Music arrangement
- Piano Instruction
- Choir development
- Praise team management
- Dance oversight
- Worship choreography
- Liturgical arts leadership
- Cross-Cultural Ministry
- Team Scheduling and Rehearsal Planning
- Event planning
- Production coordination
- Team building
- Leadership Development
- Leadership collaboration
- Resource stewardship
- Workshop facilitation
- Team mentoring
- Theater performance
- Arts administration
- Team mentoring
Musical And Creative Skills
- Reads sheet music proficiently
- Standard-level piano performance
- Vocal instruction and ensemble development
- Choir directing
- Praise team development
- Music arranging
- Harmony instruction
- Professional dance performance
- Theatre performance
- Liturgical arts leadership
- Public speaking and ministry teaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Worship team mentoring
Ministry Philosophy
- Reads sheet music proficiently
- Standard-level piano performance
- Vocal instruction and ensemble development
- Choir directing
- Praise team development
- Music arranging
- Harmony instruction
- Professional dance performance
- Theatre performance
- Liturgical arts leadership
- Public speaking and ministry teaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Worship team mentoring
Ministry Experience
- Reads sheet music proficiently
- Standard-level piano performance
- Vocal instruction and ensemble development
- Choir directing
- Praise team development
- Music arranging
- Harmony instruction
- Professional dance performance
- Theatre performance
- Liturgical arts leadership
- Public speaking and ministry teaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Worship team mentoring
Professional Ministry Affiliations
- Reads sheet music proficiently
- Standard-level piano performance
- Vocal instruction and ensemble development
- Choir directing
- Praise team development
- Music arranging
- Harmony instruction
- Professional dance performance
- Theatre performance
- Liturgical arts leadership
- Public speaking and ministry teaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Worship team mentoring
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Heritage Christian Church
2023.04 - 2023.09
Worship Leader
The Sanctuary PHX
2021.05 - 2023.09
Minister of Music
Saint Haven Church of God in Christ
2017.11 - 2020.08
Jurisdictional Minister of Music
Japan Jurisdiction
2014.02 - 2017.11
Director, Urbane Gospel Choir
Pocono Mountain School District
2009.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Science
Grand Canyon University