Shivell Luckett
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic Minister of Music and Church Pianist with a proven track record at Hillside Christian Church, enhancing worship experiences and expanding the music ministry team by 25%. Skilled in volunteer recruitment and gospel music, demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities and a continuous learning mindset. Cultivates a supportive environment, fostering teamwork and spiritual growth. Hardworking Musician with solid gospel and worship music background. Delivers inspirational and purpose driven performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to choir successes and to church services.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Pianist
Pathway Missionary Baptist Church
08.2015 - Current
- Worked closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections were cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.
- Cultivated a supportive and inclusive environment for all musicians, encouraging collaboration, growth, and skill development.
- Collaborated with the choir director to select appropriate music for church services, ensuring a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere.
- Worked closely with other instrumentalists within the congregation to create well-rounded and engaging performances during special events or services.
Minister Of Music
Hillside Christian Church
04.1999 - 05.2013
- Recruited new members to the music ministry through targeted outreach efforts, growing the team by 25% over three years.
- Fostered a supportive environment within the music ministry team, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals.
- Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading vitality.
- Provided pastoral care to members of the music ministry team, offering support during times of personal or spiritual struggle.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to plan worship services that aligned with sermon themes and reinforced spiritual messages.
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2018
Skills
- Team player attitude
- Continuous learning mindset
- Organizational abilities
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Harmonic understanding
- Congregational sensitivity
- Gospel music familiarity
- Contemporary worship styles
- Service planning collaboration
- Inspirational leadership qualities
- Harmonizing
- Voice Development
- Vocal Exercises
Timeline
Church Pianist
Pathway Missionary Baptist Church
08.2015 - Current
Minister Of Music
Hillside Christian Church
04.1999 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Psychology
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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