COVER LETTER
Hello Friend,
I am sharing my
resume with churches that are looking for an experienced full time associate pastor.
God has called me to
the Ministry and has equipped me with the gifts that I need to joyfully serve
Him. I have
professional experience in several ministry areas including Music, Education, Senior Adults,
Evangelism, Outreach, Missions, Discipleship and Orchestra. My real desire is to serve the Lord wherever
He leads.
With regards to serving as Minister of Music, I am experienced in leading
blended, contemporary, and traditional worship styles. I enjoy leading choirs, ensembles, praise
teams, and instruments to engage the congregation in worshiping our risen
Savior.
As for my
theology, I am a Southern Baptist by conviction and by choice. I believe the Bible is the perfect Word of
God and I believe it is the sole foundation and authority for our faith and
practice.
Thank you for your
prayerful consideration,
Tony
Prescott
Tony Prescott
PrescottRev@Gmail.com
TONY PRESCOTT
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MINISTRY CERTIFICATION
Saved by God’s Grace, 1965
Called to Ministry, 1976
Licensed & Ordained, 1981
Certified Trainer: FAITH Evangelism
EDUCATION
CONTINUING EDUCATION, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000
MASTER OF CHURCH MUSIC, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1978
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1976
Student with major in music, minor in piano and a trumpeter in the marching band, Louisiana State University, 1973-1974
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Objective: Under His guidance, use my God-given abilities and experience to lead and minister as an Associate Pastor
Musical Skills: Leading distinct worship styles of blended, contemporary, traditional and casual.
Director, conductor and teacher of orchestra, handbells, choir, praise team, drama and fundamentals of music classes for all age groups. Soloist, pianist, trumpeter, tenor in men’s quartet; music arranger
Administrative Skills: Encouraging, delegating, teambuilding, organizing, recruiting, being creative, discovering and involving unused talents, serving hands-on. Coordinating, planning and directing ministry trips for all ages.
Technical Skills: Creating websites, using multimedia, Excel, Word, Outlook, and ACS. Supervising, maintaining, repairing, and preparing audio, video and computer equipment
CHURCH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Education, First Baptist Church, Murphy, NC (2008-2012)
· Directing Annual Singing Christmas Tree on multiple nights for four years
· Coordinating evangelistic special events/concerts including bringing in David Meece and This Hope
· Serving as elected Secretary/Treasurer for Truett Baptist Association’s Pastors Meetings
· Serving as sole pastor on staff for four months
· Managing church finances to reduce expenses for repairs, insurance and utilities by thousands of dollars
· Encouraging Men’s Ministry with prayer breakfasts, Bible studies, ministry projects, Johnny Hunt Men’s Conferences
· Facilitating a 24/7 Church Television Channel & a live Sunday Morning Radio & TV broadcast; Following-up with respondents
· Overseeing a Fall Kickoff Banquet for all area high school football teams and rejoicing with 26 boys and coaches' salvation
· Overseeing, promoting, and recruiting teachers for Sunday School/Life Groups, VBS, New Members courses and discipleship classes
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Worship, Moulton Baptist Church, Moulton, AL (2003-2008)
· Doubled the traditional worship service attendance by beginning a senior adult choir
· Started a monthly senior adult choir ministry to a local nursing home
· Selected to feature church’s adult choir at the Junior Hill Evangelistic Rally at FBC Decatur, AL
· Elected Worship Leader and Treasurer in Muscle Shoals Baptist Association’s weekly Pastors Meetings
· Served as Church Staff Representative on Lawrence County’s Chamber of Commerce
· Served as Volunteer Chaplain at Lawrence Medical Center three days a month
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Senior Adults, Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Slidell, LA (1999-2002)
· Conducted a 17-piece orchestra to enhance Sunday worship services and musicals
· Initiated a monthly senior adult ministry with dinner banquets, guest speakers, musicians, ministry opportunities
· Hosted a National FAITH Evangelism Conference in 2000
· Experienced largest growth in life of church in worship services (more than 700)
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music, Parkwood Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL (1992-98)
· Originated a “One Great Day,” high attendance campaign for the congregation, choirs and Sunday School
o While averaging 600 in worship service and Sunday School attendance, set a goal of 1,048; had 916 come
o While averaging 70 in adult choir and orchestra, set a goal of 100; had 103 people participate and 13 join
· Six students selected to Florida Baptist All-State Youth Choir & Orchestra in 1996
· Singer and trumpeter in Florida Baptist Singing Men
· First Trumpeter in First Coast Pops Orchestra, rubbing shoulders with many lost musicians in need of Jesus
· Encouraged church families to host Experiencing God Bible Study groups in homes
· Hosted many artists, including: Celebrant Singers, Eternity, Greg Buchanan, Squire Parsons, Florida Boys
· Started and organized Tuesday Business Luncheon: (pastor’s devotion/music message) reaching 100 weekly
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Youth, First Southern Baptist Church, Yuma, AZ (1987-92)
· Featured the Adult Choir and Orchestra each week on the local television station
· Conducted the Senior High Choir at Yuma Christian School to reach the community
· Started, with High School Athletic Director, a weekday Prayer Group and Weight Lifters Fellowship
· Served as Associational Music Director, Music Director at an Arizona Baptist State Convention in Phoenix
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Media (television), 22nd Street Baptist Church, Tucson, AZ (1984-87)
· Presented Adult Choir and Handbell presentations at an Arizona Baptist State Convention in Tucson
· Commissioned an anthem/orchestration for church’s 30th anniversary; published by Genevox Music Group
· Music Director for the Catalina Baptist Association
· Trained six adults in Continuing Witness Training, including Chairman of Deacons
Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Discipleship, Morningside Baptist (now Kingston Road), Shreveport, LA (1981-84)
· Awarded for largest numerical church music growth in Louisiana in 1982
· Directed Baptist Student Union Ensemble at Louisiana State University at Shreveport
· Singer and trumpeter for Louisiana Singing Ministers
Minister of Music and Youth, First Baptist Church, Claremore, OK (1978-81)
· Coordinated youth trips to Falls Creek for three summers for more than 80 students
· Led chartered bus trips to Colorado for two Ski/Bible Conferences
· Worked with Governor George Nigh and choirs in celebrating hometown Will Rogers’ 100th birthday
· Taught seminary extension classes, Music Director of Rogers Baptist Association
· Music Evangelist for week’s time at:
o Olivet Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK (May 1981)
o Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview, TX (May 1981)
o First Baptist Church, Vernon, TX (Oct. 1978)
Minister of Music and Youth, part-time during seminary and college
Ryanwood Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX (1977-78)
o Camp Music Director at Glen Rose, TX with Camp Pastor Rick Warren, now at Saddleback Church
Trinity Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA (1976)
Hebron Baptist Church, Bogalusa, LA (1974-75)
Throughout 33 years of full-time Ministry in Churches
· Directing over 60 musicals and
pageants
· Developing comprehensive graded,
youth, adult and senior adult choirs and ensembles
· Hosting, planning, supervising and
directing children’s summer music day camps
· Adding distinct music worship service
styles to reach the community
· Initiating and leading FAITH
Evangelism through Sunday School
· Music director for Association and
State Baptist Conventions
· Visiting church members in hospitals
and homes
· Developed slideshow presentations to
enhance congregational worship since 1995 using Media Shout and PowerPoint
· Initiating and participating in
church-wide weekly visitation outreach evangelism
· Supporting all areas of the church as a
faithful church member and attendee
PERSONAL
Family: Faithful husband to my wife, Debbie, and father to our three daughters and two sons-in-law: Melody & Brian, Melissa & Daniel, and Michaela (senior at University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Leisure:
Spending
time with family and friends, studying God’s Word, music, reading, walking, gardening,
computers, current technology, college football.
References, Letters of Recommendation, and Demo Tapes available on
request
