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Stan Durham

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Versatile and dynamic Creative Arts Pastor with a rich history at Fellowship Church, showcasing exceptional skills in choral and orchestral conducting and creative idea generation. Proven track record of writing and directing over 200 dramas, leading seminars on music and creativity, and significantly enhancing worship experiences. Demonstrates strong leadership in coaching bands and vocalists, alongside a profound ability to teach and preach, reflecting a blend of artistic talent and spiritual guidance. A heart for the Church and for being a Team Player ready to help any area.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Arts Pastor

Fellowship Church
04.2015 - Current

* Lead Brainstorms for Weekends & Special Events

* Rehearse & Coach Band, Vocals, Soloists & Actors

* Travel to All 4 Campuses Weekly to Coach & Inspect

* Lead Weekly Campus Critiques with Campus Leads

* Recruit & Direct Choir

* Write & Direct Dramas for Services & Special Events

* Prepare Sermon Research Weekly for Senior Pastor

* Write Weekly Bible Study Scripts for Kids Services

* Write & Direct Annual Kids Camp Bible Study Scripts

* Wrote & Directed Musical for Kids Adventure Week

* Teach Bible Study Classes at All 4 Campuses

* Officiate Weddings & Funerals

Pastor of Creative Innovation

Grace Fellowship Church
04.2010 - 04.2015

* Wrote & Directed Original Christmas Musical

* Led 100 Men Weekly thru 2 Discipleship Books I Wrote

* Wrote & Directed Nightly Bible Study Scripts for Children’s Vacation Bible School

* Played Keys for Services & Rehearsals

* Wrote & Directed Drama Scripts for Sunday Service

* Preached Weekend Services on Several Occasions

* Wrote & Directed Special Night Honoring Volunteers

* Campus Pastor for Satellite @ Northwest Hi School

* Coached Northwest Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball Teams In Offseason

* Featured Speaker-Fellowship of Christian Athletes

* Basketball Chaplain to Northwest Basketball Teams

* Officiated Weddings & Funerals

Executive Music Pastor

Woodlands Church
04.2000 - 04.2010

* Our Worship Band & Vocals Collaborated with the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra for 3 Concerts

* Wrote Scripts for Pastor & Wife for Easter & Christmas Special Events

* Led Weekly Staff Meetings w Music & Production

* Oversaw Music for Traditional Services in the Chapel, Midweek Services & Weekend Services

* Wrote & Directed Dramas for Services & Events

* Provided Sermon Research Weekly to Senior Pastor

* Officiated Weddings & Funerals

Creative Arts Pastor

Fellowship Church
04.1992 - 04.2000

* Wrote & Directed Original Musical-“It’s a Wonderful Life”

* Wrote & Directed Over 200 Dramas for Services

* Recruited & Led Choir of 100 Singers

* Provided Weekly Sermon Research for Senior Pastor

* Met Weekly with Music & Production Teams

* Oversaw All Midweek, Weekend & Special Events

* Preached Occasionally

* Led Seminars on Music & Creativity

* Provided

* Officiated Weddings & Funerals

Executive Music Pastor

Sugar Creek Baptist Church
02.1985 - 03.1991

* Premiered Several Musicals for J & J Music at Their Yearly Conference for Music Pastors

* Directed & Choreographed 20 plus Youth Musicals

* Wrote & Led Several Adult Musicals

* Recruited & Conducted Choir and Orchestra

* Led Band and Worship

* Performed “It’s a Wonderful Life”-Original Musical

* Oversaw Handbells, Kids, Youth & Adult Choirs, Band

* Provided Musical Score for a Movie

* Led Music & Preached on 2 week trip to Africa

* Officiated Weddings & Funerals

Associate Minister of Music

Second Baptist Church
01.1977 - 01.1985

* Co-wrote Second Baptist School Fight Song

* Led Music for School Chapel Services

* Led Music for All Jr & Sr High Beach Retreats

* Won Church Talent Show writing my 1st Song

* Wrote Annual Theme Songs for Summer Camps

* Recruited & Directed Choirs-Adults, Singles & Youth

* Started & Built Orchestra from Scratch to 35 Players

* Piano Accompanist for Youth & Adult Choirs

* Wrote 1st Musical-“A Christmas To Remember”

* Played Mark / Jesus in Premiere of “Celebrate Life”

* Played Peter in Musical "The Witness"

Youth and Music Director

First Baptist Church
01.1975 - 01.1977

* Led the Youth and Music Programs

* Directed Cantatas for Adult Choir

* Directed Musicals for Youth Choir

* Taught Bible Study

* Entered & Directed Choirs for Regional Judging

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance & Conducting

University of Houston
Houston, Texas
05-1977

Skills

    * Choral & Orchestral Conducting

    * Sermon Research for Senior Pastor

    * Sermon Critiques for Speakers

    * Creative Ideas

    * Piano Accompanist for Groups, Bands, Choirs

    * Teaching Bible Study & Preaching

    * Writing Musicals & Songwriting

    * Writing & Directing Drama Sketches

    * Coaching & Leadings Bands, Vocals, Choir, Orchestra

    * Proficient Leading Contemporary & Traditional Music

    * Teaching Music

    * Acting

Accomplishments

* Wrote original Broadway-Style Musical of the Christmas Classic "It's a Wonderful Life" that Jimmy Stewart saw & wrote a letter saying he loved it!

* Wrote an original Broadway-Style thru-composed Musical of 40 songs based on the relationship Peter & Jesus had called "Gone Fishing"

* Wrote Film Score for a movie called "The Treehouse"

* Won Church Talent Show w first original song

* Served as Creative Arts Pastor at 3 of the largest Churches in America

* Asked to be a Creative Director for TV Reality Show

* Written over 200 Thematic Drama Sketches

* Only couple of 20 plus couples at the Converge Assessment Week that received a "Green Light" which means Leadership thought my wife & I could lead a Church Plant and be successful

* Chosen over 39 other pianists to accompany the University of Houston Chorale

* My uncle was coach of the Houston Astros

* My aunt danced with the Rockettes

* My Grandmother painted the first water colors for Mr Hallmark of Hallmark Cards

* Won my School Spelling Bee & was entered in City Wide Houston Spelling Bee

* Came in 2nd place in all of Houston in a Typing Contest

* Co-wrote the Fight Song still used today at 2nd Baptist School in Houston, Texas

Interests

* Songwriting

* Sermon Research

* Teaching & Preaching

* Coaching

* Sports-Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Golf

* Musicals

* Movies

* All Things Creative

* Church

* Reading the Bible

* All Things About Music

Timeline

Creative Arts Pastor

Fellowship Church
04.2015 - Current

Pastor of Creative Innovation

Grace Fellowship Church
04.2010 - 04.2015

Executive Music Pastor

Woodlands Church
04.2000 - 04.2010

Creative Arts Pastor

Fellowship Church
04.1992 - 04.2000

Executive Music Pastor

Sugar Creek Baptist Church
02.1985 - 03.1991

Associate Minister of Music

Second Baptist Church
01.1977 - 01.1985

Youth and Music Director

First Baptist Church
01.1975 - 01.1977

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance & Conducting

University of Houston
Stan Durham