Objective: To
develop an anointed music ministry that honors and glorifies God, while
inspiring all listeners, the congregation and participants to seek a more
intimate relationship with God through personal worship.
Education: M.A. Master
of Arts Degree – Church Music
Interdenominational Theological Center –
Work
Experience:
1994-present
Minister of Worship & Arts
Works closely with the pastors to coordinate and plan
all worship services. Ensures that each worship service has
the appropriate diversity as to meet the needs of all believers and seekers.
Serves as the church organist. Provides
leadership and direction for the department of arts including but not limited
to the Drama Department, Dance Department, Puppet Ministry, Praise Teams, Choir
Ministries, Tambourine Chorus, Sound/Video Ministry, Tape Ministry and
Children’s Music Ministry.
Facilitate meetings and training for directors of the aforementioned
departments/ministries. Selects and coordinates with the pastors all facets of
the worship service including the worship service participants. Prepares appropriate and diverse music for
weekly worship services; provides vocal training to all choir members and
soloist; provides leadership to the members of the church band; teaches music
development and theory to members of the music department as requested. Enhances directors in
training and development. Responsible for general upkeep and ordering of all equipment for
music ministry including PA needs and musical instruments. Coordinates rehearsal and travel schedules for the department of
worship and arts.
Gospel Tabernacle 2001-2002
Interim
Minister of Worship & Arts
Worked with the Vice-president of
operations in order to meet the goals set by the pastor. Prepared, coordinated and developed music ministry at
both locations for all TV showings, worship services and special events. Developed viable praise teams at both locations. Prepared members of the
band for worship and all events.
Played organ for worship services as needed. Responsible for general
upkeep of all instruments and equipment for music ministry. Provided vocal and spiritual enhancements. Coordinated
travel schedule for the music ministry.
1998-2000
Interim
Director of Music
Provided leadership to the music ministry at large
including six choirs and a band; conducted music workshops and training
sessions for individuals who lack understanding; responsible for the music
coordination of all special services and programs; prepared the music ministry
for all worship services. Responsibility for ordering and
general upkeep on all equipment for music ministry including PA and general
instruments.
The
Sunshine Band 1992-present
Regional Music Coordinator
Responsible for the promotion and development of the
last three recordings produced by the Sunshine Band; writes and directs
recording sessions which include 300 singers; prepares singers for the
recording studio; selected as the national songwriter of the year 1998; has
recorded over 20 original compositions; oversaw the design and development of
the recordings art work.
1993-2001
Director of Music
Worked with the Presiding Bishop of the
WTJH
Radio (The Joy House)
1993-1994
Radio personality “Evening Glory” 6 p.m. to 12
midnight; managed Church News; coordinated special community events; marketed
sales ads to church groups; developed and produced station jingle.
1980-1993
Director of Music/Radio Coordinator
Coordinated music for the worship service; provided
leadership to four choirs and members of the band; managed the day to day
operations of the music department; conducted music workshops for area college
and community centers in an effort to education particular populations; radio
announcer for weekly church broadcast; performed duties necessary to
successfully execute talk radio for the community gospel radio show WBIG;
trained staff; developed outreach opportunities for financial resources.
