Travis Smith
Inman,SC
Summary
Minister of Music with 35 years of experience. A well developed background overseeing various aspects of music program to deliver inspiring services to church members. Demonstrated gifts for enhancing vocal and musical talents among choir and other music program groups. Consistently displayed poise and confidence when leading others and working cohesively with church clergy and committee members. Committed to seeking God's guidance in musical selections and church-wide activities. Blessed to conduct bible studies, counseling, baptisms,funerals, and a wedding for church family.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music and Activities
Inman Mills Baptist Church
Inman, SC
04.1996 - Current
- Coordinated substitute Minister of Music to fulfill role when unavailable for consistent services.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts by organizing concerts featuring church ensembles or individual performers.
- Directed worship services, including selecting appropriate music, leading congregational singing, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
- Recruited new members to join the church's musical groups.
- Led teams of singers and instrumentalists in preparing seasonal cantatas and musicals for presentation during holiday seasons.
- Directed handbell choir, directed rehearsals, and coordinated seasonal performances.
- Organized and led weekly choir rehearsals.
- Led congregation and church choir in song during worship services.
- Collaborated with other clergy members and staff to plan overall direction based on sermon series and seasonal themes.
- Implemented special programs for holiday and church events.
- Interviewed and hired musicians or vocalists for special events.
Minister of Music
Cannons Baptist Church
Spartanburg, SC
10.1992 - 04.1996
- Directed worship services, including selecting appropriate music, leading congregational singing, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
- Developed and implemented music programs for special events and services.
- Organized and led weekly rehearsals for church choir.
- Selected soloists from church choir to perform solo parts during choral performances.
- Collaborated with pastors to plan meaningful worship experiences that incorporated music into the overall service design.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg, SCAffiliations
- Collaborated with local churches to create community choir.
- Sang with the Singing Churchmen.
- Serve on the board for District One Released Time.
- Serve on the board for the Carolina Pregnancy Center
- Participate in Prison Ministry
Timeline
Minister of Music and Activities
Inman Mills Baptist Church
04.1996 - Current
Minister of Music
Cannons Baptist Church
10.1992 - 04.1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Spartanburg Methodist College
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