Shanon Benadict
Saint John,New Brunswick
Summary
Spirit led worship leader with proven track record in creating meaningful and engaging worship experiences. Skilled in musical direction, pastoral care, and team leadership, ensuring seamless and impactful services. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, fostering supportive and results-driven environment. Known for excellent communication, spiritual guidance, and ability to inspire and connect with diverse congregations.
Accomplished in increasing volunteer numbers, implementing special programs and streamlining processes. Knowledgeable about event planning and production processes.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Worship Pastor
Full Gospel Assembly
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
- Streamlined rehearsal schedules for more efficient use of time while maintaining high levels of performance quality during services.
- Enhanced worship experiences by incorporating diverse musical styles and multimedia elements in services.
- Led engaging midweek Bible studies that encouraged spiritual growth among attendees.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Increased congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs regularly while maintaining traditional hymns beloved by members.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
- Developed strong volunteer teams for music ministry, providing training and mentorship to musicians and vocalists.
- Prioritized pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services.
- Mentored aspiring worship leaders through one-on-one coaching sessions, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
Youth Pastor
Full Gospel Assembly
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Enhanced youth ministry's visibility by leveraging social media platforms for effective communication and event promotion.
- Provided mentoring and counseling to youth members, offering guidance and support in their personal lives.
- Increased attendance at youth events, implementing innovative outreach strategies that resonated with local community.
- Improved learning with creation of dynamic, interactive lesson plans that covered essential biblical teachings.
- Encouraged personal reflection and spiritual growth, organizing regular retreats and camps.
- Secured resources for youth ministry activities, managing budget effectively to maximize impact.
- Strengthened families' involvement in church activities by initiating family-centered events and workshops.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide community service opportunities for youth, fostering sense of social responsibility.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians to support holistic development of their children.
- Evaluated effectiveness of youth ministry programs, implementing improvements based on feedback from participants and parents.
- Coordinated with other church staff to ensure that youth ministry activities aligned with overall mission of church.
- Cultivated culture of volunteerism among youth, leading service projects that benefited wider community.
- Supported youth in their educational goals, offering tutoring sessions and study groups.
- Boosted youth engagement, introducing variety of extracurricular activities that catered to different interests.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Facilitated collaboration among different age groups within the congregation through joint service projects and shared learning experiences.
- Managed budgets responsibly while prioritizing spending on essential materials needed for effective programming in line with church goals.
- Empowered young people to take ownership of their faith journey through small group discussions and Bible study sessions.
- Supported young adults during times of transition by offering guidance, resources, and encouragement for pursuing their faith journey outside the context of formal youth ministry programming.
- Implemented creative solutions for generating excitement about youth ministry events using multimedia presentations, games, and live music performances.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within the youth group.
- Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
- Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
Education
Bachelor of Theology - Theological Studies
Faith Bible College International
01-2019
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Prayer leadership
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Stage presence
- Leading worship
- Arranging music
- Instrumental proficiency
- Recruiting volunteers
- Biblical studies
- Music management
- Creative vision
- Social media engagement
- Team oversight
- Stage designs
- Music leadership
- Stage layouts
- Worship planning
- Pastoral counseling
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Community service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Preaching
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Biblical Knowledge
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Sermon preparation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Lead prayers
- Leadership building
- Church administration
- Volunteer coordination
- Community outreach
- Volunteer management
- Event planning
- Counseling
- Shepherding
- Public speaking
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Officiating
- Task prioritization
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Congregational care
- Youth ministry
- Relationship building
- Teaching
- Mission-oriented
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Individual counseling
Accomplishments
- Supervised five different worship leaders and musicians.
- Collaborated with team of three church in the development of Worship nights.
- Started with one worship leader to recruit 5 more worship leaders and musicians.
Affiliations
- Ministers Network Canada
Certification
- Ordained Minister through MNC IN 2023
- Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) - Various accredited theological institutions.
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Full Gospel Assembly
06.2021 - 01.2025
Youth Pastor
Full Gospel Assembly
06.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Theology - Theological Studies
Faith Bible College International
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