Caroline Pierce
Sherwood Park,AB
Summary
Passionate about drawing people closer to God, through prayer and worship; having a passion and love for God and His Word and a love for people. Revelatory knowledge of the ability of God's word to transform a person into a whole, healthy and successful human being; believing whole heartedly that we are indeed Sanctified by His Truth. John 17:17.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader
Silverdale Global Methodist Church
2022.01 - 2023.08
- Led congregation and members of the worship team, every Sunday, in worshiping God through music, prayer, and scripture.
- Led a small group of congregants in one hour of worship and prayer every Wednesday night.
- Attended weekly meetings to communicate and coordinate Sunday and special services with Pastors, Admin staff and other leaders.
- Developed and/or edited musical charts, scanning and sending them through the Planning Center Platform used at the church.
- Implemented God's wisdom as outlined in Mathew 18 for conflict resolution within the team when disagreements or misunderstandings arose among members.
- Cultivated a culture of prayer within the worship ministry by encouraging team members to pray together regularly and inviting congregants to participate in pre-service intercessory prayer gatherings.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Student of God's Word through Monday Morning Bible studies and Holy Spirit led personal study.
Private Piano and Kodaly Teacher
Self Employed
1992.09 - 2022.09
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for musical success.
- Studied music in Hungary and upon return, taught music in groups and in individual piano classes, ages 4 - 12.
- Taught Private Piano lessons to children through to 85 year old students.
Musical Theater Music Director
Ovation Theater
2015.04 - 2020.01
- Auditioned all ages of performers for the show
- Taught musical scores to the choir and individual solo scenes
- Worked with the orchestra, playing keyboard and giving cues throughout performance.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Worked closely with the Director to produce a quality show for audience members
Director of Music and Worship
Naval Base Kitsap Chapels
2010.09 - 2013.10
- Enhanced congregational worship experience by skillfully training the worship teams, playing piano, and directing music for weekly services.
- Worked closely with various lead Chaplains to worship through hymns and/or contemporary music as requested.
- Organized special events such as concerts, workshops, sing alongs, caroling, and guest performances to foster a vibrant church community for the Naval Base families.
- Introduced diverse musical styles into the worship experience to broaden the congregation''s appreciation for sacred music.
- Nurtured an inclusive environment for choir members through regular rehearsals focused on personal growth and teamwork; directing two different musical groups each Sunday at two different chapels on Bangor and Jackson Park Bases.
- Served as liaison between Music Ministry volunteers and church leadership, ensuring clear communication lines were maintained at all times.
- Played at National Day of Prayer with Naval Band Kitsap.
- Worked with musicians from the Naval Band on special services such as Easter, creating musical charts necessary for various instruments.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer musicians to build a cohesive team dedicated to excellence in worship.
Mission Worker
Naval Base Kitsap
2012.01 - 2012.02
- Participated in a Spirit led twenty day mission trip in the Philippines, beginning in Manila and ending in Bukola.
- Shared the Love of Christ, serving many communities and serving with the medical team.
- Visited various villages; praying for whoever wanted prayer, passing out shoes, and serving food.
Musical Director at Naval Base Chapels
Naval Base Kitsap
2002.09 - 2004.09
- Worked closely with Military Chaplains and staff to provide worshipful services for military families on base.
- Developed two worship teams for two different Sunday services: Contemporary and Traditional
- Directed a bell choir of 8-10 members, playing 2 or three times a year.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABBiblical Studies
Charis Bible School
Colorado Springs, CO. USA12.2021
Music Education
Kodaly School
Keckemet, Hungary06.1992
Music Performance
Grant MacEwan College
Edmonton AB06.1985
Skills
- Love God and Love People
- Evangelist
- Prayer leadership
- Theological understanding
- Musical skills in Arranging, Composition and Songwriting
- Worship Leader
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
I was a track star; they called me Speedy Gonzalez. Now I walk but I am competitive. :)
I also won two scholarships for basketball in High school.
Timeline
Worship Leader
Silverdale Global Methodist Church
2022.01 - 2023.08
Musical Theater Music Director
Ovation Theater
2015.04 - 2020.01
Mission Worker
Naval Base Kitsap
2012.01 - 2012.02
Director of Music and Worship
Naval Base Kitsap Chapels
2010.09 - 2013.10
Musical Director at Naval Base Chapels
Naval Base Kitsap
2002.09 - 2004.09
Private Piano and Kodaly Teacher
Self Employed
1992.09 - 2022.09
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
University of Alberta
Biblical Studies
Charis Bible School
Music Education
Kodaly School
Music Performance
Grant MacEwan College
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