JONATHAN F. CASAS                                      

Impacting the World Through the Heart of Worship

 

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

·    Created and led worship teams with full instrumentation, choirs, and tech teams for five churches.

·    Teamed with the Senior Pastor to create worship services that are sensitive to congregational needs uniting them and ushering them into the presence of God.

·    Skilled vocalist, keyboardist, conductor, and sound/video technician.

·    Designed and coordinated multiple construction projects, including state-of-the-art sound booths and sound systems, platforms and stages, children’s nurseries and cry rooms, and security systems.

·    Skilled in many media facets such as worship presentations/software, web development, graphic design, video editing, musical/sound equipment, computer software, etc.

·    Developed trust, personal rapport, and strong working relations with worship team volunteers and church

staff. Trained, monitored, and supervised these individuals to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Worship Pastor & Administrative Pastor

Hillside Church, Antioch, CA (2007-Present)

Ordained Worship Pastor, Choir Director, & Television Producer

Mountain View Christian Center, Brentwood, CA (2004-2006)

Worship Leader, Visitation Pastor, Organist, & Choir (Piano) Accompanist

Antioch United Methodist Church on The Rock, Antioch, CA (2001-2004)

Worship Leader & Youth Group Leader

Agape Christian Church, Pasadena, CA (1996-2001)

Interim Worship Leader

Foothills Community Church, Pasadena, CA (1996-1998)

EDUCATION

 

Azusa Pacific University (1994-1996 and 2009-2010)

Related Courses: Oratorio Choir, Vocal Lessons, Jazz Piano, Male Chorale, Recital, Music Theory I and II, Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Biblical Literature, and Public Communication, Dynamics of Group Behavior, Introduction to Research Methodology, Organizational Analysis, The Bible and Business Ethics, Managerial Communication, Cultural Influences in the Workplace.

 

Pasadena City College (1998-2000)

Related Courses: Classical Guitar, Guitar Techniques, Concert Choir, Concert Music, Harmony, Musicianship,

Keyboard Skills, and Piano Lessons.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

·    Married for over 12 years to my high school sweetheart. My wife has a heart for children and has led church groups for K-5 as well as junior high and high school students. She also has superb administrative, research, and organizational skills. She has held the position of Children’s Coordinator . We have two children, ages 6 and 7.

·    Accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior at age of 7 when my sister led me in the sinner's prayer.

 

SAMPLE OF MINISTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

·    Started www.RockinWorship.com a website dedicated to helping worship leaders and their churches and www.EverybodyPraiseHim.ning.com, a social networking site specifically for Worship Leaders and Worship Ministers/Workers. Designed worship aids, such as service plans, prayer cards, service evaluations, special event forms, and sound equipment set up charts. Also built Hillside Church’s website: www.HillsideCares.org.

·    Created Policy and Procedures Manuals: Provisional Care Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Choral Ministry, Worship Ministry, Television Ministry, Hospital Visitation Ministry, Homebound Ministry, Newcomers Ministry, Audio/Visual Ministry.

·    Created and supervised new ministry opportunities: Worship Administrator, Children’s Choir Director, Special Music General, Head of Audio/Visual Department, Musician's Fellowship Coordinator, Worship Leader’s Assistants, Photographers Ministry, Benevolence Network Ministry, Television Editors Volunteers, Duplication Ministry, Construction, Web Volunteers.

·    Oversaw various ministries: Children’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Karate Ministry, Youth Ministries, Newcomers Ministries, Welcome Ministries, Usher Ministries, Hospital Ministries, Television Ministries, City Ministerial Fellowship, Photographers Ministries, Discipleship Ministries, and Homebound Ministries.

·    Researched, purchased equipment, and implemented new CD/DVD duplication ministry.

·    Planned and supervised Spaghetti Feed and Pie Auction that raised $4,600 to pay in full all custom choir robes.

·    Sound Technician and MC for West Coast's Largest Easter Egg Hunt–25,000 attendees & 150,000 Easter eggs.

·    Produced a television program extending into 27 cities, airing 3 times weekly to roughly 1.5 million people.

·    Wrote articles for monthly newsletter and Good News Newspaper (distributed to over 300,000 homes).

·    Assisted in the creation of Mountain View Christian Center’s Christian School (grades K-12).

·    Performed twice at the annual City of Antioch Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.

·    Performer, director, and sound technician for Contra Costa Ministerial Fellowship.

·    Ordained through Church On The Rock International from Mountain View Christian Center.

RELATED SKILLS

·    Primary Instrument: Piano/Keyboard and Vocal. Secondary Instrument: Guitar.

·    Adept in a diversity of music styles, such as contemporary songs while also drawing from the rich diversity of older praise songs and traditional hymns.

·    Experienced performer in various musical groups and solos for special events, parties, weddings etc.

·    Piano and guitar teacher.

·    Web programming capabilities.

·    Author/editor of ministry articles.

·    Reader/arranger/writer of musical compositions.

·    Shepherd of multiple music ministries and volunteers.

·    Able to train and develop small and large groups of vocalists/musicians.   

·    Able to coordinate and design/execute construction projects.

·    Up to date on latest worship leading techniques and equipment.

·    Dependable, flexible, and able to multi-task.

·    Strong leadership and organizational abilities.       

 

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

·    Team Builder/Developer

·    Flexible

·    Integrity

·    Strong Faith

·    Leads By Example

·    Passionate

·    Encourager

·    Humble

·    Teachable

·    Worshiper at Heart

·    Pastoring Spirit

·    Self Motivator/Starter

·    Sensitive to Congregation and their particular needs

·    Healthy Family Life