Vennet JENNINGS
Cordova,TN
Summary
Seasoned Minister offering 35 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Spiritual Counselor with 25 years of experience in HELPS ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level ministerial position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Minister/Minister of Music
Christ Quest Church
2023.03 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Minister of Music
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
2017.04 - 2022.09
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and acclamations designated for choir in dialogue with congregation and enriching liturgy with harmonies.
- Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
- Managed music ministry budget and submitted required reports, estimates and requests by deadlines.
Minister Of Music
New Life Christian Fellowship Church
2013.01 - 2017.03
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and acclamations designated for choir in dialogue with congregation and enriching liturgy with harmonies.
- Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Managed music ministry budget and submitted required reports, estimates and requests by deadlines.
Minister Of Music
Morning Star Baptist Church
2003.05 - 2013.01
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and acclamations designated for choir in dialogue with congregation and enriching liturgy with harmonies.
- Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
Education
Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Psychology/ Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counseling
Shelby State College
Memphis, TN06.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Pastoral Counseling
- Interactive Teaching
- Community Activities
- Youth Ministry
- Staff Leadership
- Ministry Development
- Youth Education Programs Leadership
- Nursing Homes
- Budget Balancing
- Crisis Response
- Preaching
- Special Events
- Overnight Retreats
- Worship Leadership
- Constructive Feedback
- Church Calendar Management
- Christian Education
- Prepare Talks
- Planning Worship Programs
- Counsel Individuals
- Spiritual Care
Certification
Certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling
Timeline
Associate Minister/Minister of Music
Christ Quest Church
2023.03 - Current
Minister of Music
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
2017.04 - 2022.09
Minister Of Music
New Life Christian Fellowship Church
2013.01 - 2017.03
Minister Of Music
Morning Star Baptist Church
2003.05 - 2013.01
Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology/ Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counseling
Shelby State College
Certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling
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