About Me.
Born and raised in Lincoln, NE I grew up in a Christian home and going to church. While I had good values and morals I was far from God. After high school I met my wife Maritza and we began attending each other's churches. Her church was a cultural shock to me as it was a Hispanic church. God used that combined with a newfound purpose and enjoyment of music to catapult me into ministry. Since my early days on stage at that small church I knew God was calling me to serve Him.
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Maritza and I married in 2012 while I began looking for an avenue of formal education in worship ministry. With large support from leaders at Capitol City Christian Church I began the Worship Arts Program at Nebraska Christian College (NCC). All the while I grew in responsibilities at Capitol City from volunteer in 2013, to part time associate in 2014, and eventually the full time Worship Minister in 2017. Eventually graduating from Hope International University in 2020, which NCC had merged with.
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Maritza and I have three children; Augustine (9), Micah (5) and Gabriella (3), a dog and a cat. We love to have fun by traveling, watching good movies, going on bike rides and making arts and crafts at home.
Education
2020
Bachelor of Worship Arts
Hope International University
Papillion, NE
Nebraska Christian College (NCC) had an amazing Worship Arts program overseen by Rory Noland. With the merger of NCC to Hope International University the program saw increased strength as Hope has consistently been rated as one of the top worship programs in the country.
experience
2009-2012
Paid Volunteer
Ministerio Manantial De Vida
Lincoln, NE
I gave my life to Christ at this small Hispanic church and immediately dove right in to serving. Quickly I began leading worship in Spanish and became a leader for the youth group. The church never had any paid staff but they would compensated me with what they could as a paid volunteer.
2014-2023
Worship Minister
Capitol City Christian Church
Lincoln, NE
In 2014 I was brought on staff part time as a Worship Associate. In 2017 I became the Worship Minister, overseeing the entire Worship Ministry. I recruited, trained and gave pastoral care to a team of over 55 volunteers through 3 major senior leadership transitions.
2019-Present
Lincoln City Cohort Leader
Worship Leader Network
Regional Midwest
I really believe in the camaraderie between people who are "in the trenches" of worship ministry. I have benefitted immensely from older wiser worship leaders who have gone on before me and it is one of the things that keeps me going. The worshipleadernetwork.com exists to help facilitate these types of relationships by having regular gatherings for worship leaders.
In this role I have contributed towards the building of a Worship Department designing and implementing strategies toward gospel centered worship. Including responsibilities such as leading worship, preaching and teaching classes
2023-present
Creative Arts Director
First Free Church
Lincoln, NE
References
Rory Noland
Director of Heart Of The Artist Ministries, Author, Speaker and Consultant
Rory was my professor and mentor throughout my time in college.
Ned Stringham
Licensed Psychologist, ReSource Counseling Center
Ned has discipled me since 2014 and has been my trusted friend in ministry.
Todd Grove
Minister of Care & Connection - Capitol City Christian Church
Todd was my predecessor and coworker at Capitol City.
For contact information of references please refer to the PDF resume below
Skills
Upfront Worship Leading
Preaching & Teaching
Team Building
Vision Casting
Instruments
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Keys
Bass
Production
Live Mixing (Primarily on Allen & Heath and Berhinger consoles)
Music Production
Videography
Lighting Design
Software
Ableton
ProPresenter
Planning Center
Dante
Waves
Finale
Davinci Resolve
Premiere Pro
GrandMA3
