Resume
David is a highly accomplished technical specialist, professional musician, and production director with a genuine desire to encounter God and lead others in authentic worship experiences through the creative arts. Over 17 years experience delivering creative excellence, integrity in leadership, and strategic use of technology. Key contributor to ministry development, live music performance and theatrical production. Highly skilled recording artist and sound designer. Strong band and vocal director, positive influence and people motivator. Team player and genuine leader. Attention to detail, self-starter and highly organized.
Professional Experience
PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc., 2004-Present
Online resource for professionally produced Christian sheet music, charts, orchestrations, and audio tracks.
Producer, Arranger
Managing Producer for all ClickTrack and RhythmTrack products, Staff Arranger.
Christ’s Church of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ – 2008-2010
Satellite/regional church plant of Christ’s Church of the Valley (Peoria, AZ), 600+ attendance
Worship and Programming Pastor
Programming Director, Weekend Service Producer, Worship Leader, Band and Vocal Director.
Christ’s Church of the Valley, Peoria, AZ – 2005-2008
Non-denominational church of 15,000+ weekly attendance, Willow Creek Association member. Ministry focused on reaching unchurched men ages 25-45, maximizing media to support theme driven message series.
Worship Pastor
Audio Production Designer, Creative Worship Leader, Music Director and Vocal Team Director.
Grace Community Church, Tempe, AZ – 2004-2005
Non-denominational church of 2,500, Willow Creek Association member. Foundational church in the community with a blend of traditional and contemporary worship.
Pastor of Worship Arts
Programming Director, Worship Leader, Directed Worship Team and Choir.
Northwoods Community Church, Peoria, IL – 2003-2004
Non-denominational church of 3,500 modeled after Willow Creek Church, Willow Creek Association member. Intentional seeker-targeted model, reaching non-churched people in the community.
Music Director
Producer, Band and Vocal Team Director, Arranger, Principal Keyboardist, and Composer.
Come As You Are Community Church, Fort Wayne, IN – 2002-2003
Independent African-American Baptist church of 300 in an urban community.
Worship Pastor
Part-time Music and Worship Leader for all services, seasonal productions and special events.
Calvary Temple Church, Fort Wayne, IN – 1996-2001
Independent Pentecostal church of 3,000, Founder church of Calvary Ministries International. Dynamic worship and arts ministry incorporating, large productions, choir, and orchestra engaging the church and community.
Music and Worship Pastor
Musical Production Director and Manager, Worship Leader, Choir and Orchestra Director
Bend Church of the Nazarene, Bend, Oregon – 1993-1996
Contemporary Nazarene church congregation of 400 with a strong positive influence in the community.
Music and Worship Pastor
Production Director, Worship Leader, Led Worship Teams, Praise Band, Choir and Orchestra
Discography
“Renewal” (Instrumental worship) 2008, DavidSong Records
“Quiet Moments of Instrumental Worship” (Instrumental worship) 1999, 2005, DavidSong Music
Technical & Production Skills
Pro Audio, Music Production
Digital Performer
Reason
Finale
Logic Pro
Soundtrack Pro
Ableton Live
ProTools
Garage Band
Graphics & Visual
ProPresenter
Keynote
Final Cut Pro
Photoshop
ProVideoPlayer
iMovie
PowerPoint
Productivity & Management
Planning Center Online
Microsoft Office Suite
Entourage
Pages
Publisher
iWeb
Fluent in Mac OS and PC operating systems
Education
Northwest Nazarene University, BA Music (Music Production emphasis), 1991, Nampa, Idaho
Memberships & Associations
Gospel Music Association (Professional Member)
ASCAP (Artist, Writer, Publisher)
Full detailed resume available upon request.
