Josh Ferris !ferris_joshua@hotmail.com

joshferrisblog.com | 210.843.8086 | Beaumont, TX

Worship & Creative Arts Pastor Passionate about raising up the next generation of artists and leaders. A consummate

producer dedicated to building and coaching high impact teams. Bent distinctly toward execution with broad practical experience, a strong work ethic, and capability to lead multiple creative disciplines in a fast turn-around environment. The ability to

balance excellence and community through relational intelligence with strong passion for the Church.

! Ministry Experience !

Creative Arts Pastor Praise Church 2010-present Beaumont, TX!Hands-on oversight of worship, production, media design, service programming, website, social media and marketing. Regular contributor to sermon series development and primary conceptualizer for series artwork and videos. Weekly on-stage leadership of dynamic worship experience. Member of executive team with key involvement in 40% church growth over the past 3 years, currently averaging about 800 on Sundays.!• Led staff team to recruit and coach over 40 band, vocal, and production volunteers.• Saved over $15,000 by leading in-house rebrand, logo design and website rebuild.• Launched live stream of weekend services including in-house design and installation

of multi-camera system.• Successfully shifted ministry culture away from an internal focus to one of serving,

excellence, and pursuit of the vision.• Managed 2 full-time and 2 part-time staff members with an annual operating budget

of $60k.!Worship & Student Pastor Grace Bible Church 2006-2010 LaVernia, TX!• Recruited and developed over 20 volunteers into multiple ministry teams • Led team of adult volunteer leaders to grow student ministry from 10 to over 60• Saved over $5,000 by completing in-house technical infrastructure upgrades• Launched student worship and leadership development program!

Non-Ministry Experience !Project Manager Automated Logic 2001-2006 Chicago, IL!• Direct responsibility for execution and financial success of $2-3m portfolio of

technical design/build projects• Simultaneously led multiple project teams of staff and contractors• Consistently bought large scale sub-contracts under budget for entire operations

department!!Infantry Sergeant US Marine Corps 1994-2003 Chicago, IL (reserve) !• Battalion urban warfare instructor• Tactical deployment of heavy weapons squads in joint unit operations• Led infantry training programs at platoon, company, and battalion levels

!Additional Skills !

Audio Production - engineer and produce entire songs or backing tracks for live performance. Proficient with Logic, Ableton, Mainstage, and digital mixing consoles. Preaching/Teaching - solid ability to independently and cooperatively prepare and deliver biblical and engaging messages.!Pastoral Counseling - able to speak truth into difficult situations while maintaining an attitude of love and grace. !!! !!!!

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