John Woods

1001 Briar Drive Apt. 264 | Waco, Texas 76710 | 254.722.4922 | johnspencerwoods@mac.com

Ministry Objectives
To invest in a missional church ministering with great excellence and furthering the Kingdom of God
locally and globally. To nurture faith in Christ through relational ministry in a multi-generational church
possessing collaborative staff and laity. To coordinate and lead a multi-faceted music ministry engaging all
ages and incorporating multiple musical styles and creative expressions.

Education
M aster of Divinity
George W. Truett Theological Seminary, May 2009 (projected graduation)
Member of Truett Seminary Student Recruitment Team, August 2006—May 2009
Member of Truett Seminary Chapel Choir, August 2005—May 2008

M aster of M usic in Church M usic (Choral Conducting emphasis)

Baylor University, May 2009 (projected graduation)
Conducting Recital: “All Good Gifts: A Service of Praise and Gratitude,” November 2008
Member of Baylor University A Cappella Choir, August 2005—May 2008
Graduate Assistant in Church Music, August 2005—May 2009
Coordinated and traveled on mission trip to Kenya, May 2007

Bachelor of M usic in Church M usic

Baylor University, August 2005
Church Music Student of the Year, 2005
Student Assistant for Church Music, January 2002— May 2005
Coordinated and traveled on mission trip to Kenya, May 2005
Ray Luper Church Music Scholarship Award, 2003—2004
Dean’s List: Fall 2001, Fall 2003, Spring 2005
Member of Baylor University Concert Choir, August 2001—May 2005
Member of Baylor University Men’s Choir, August 2002—May 2005

Professional Experience
M inister of M usic. First Baptist Church. Ham ilton, Texas. Novem ber 2005—present
Lead Sunday morning worship, lead Wednesday evening adult choir rehearsal, equip volunteers for
music ministry, coordinate worship service participants, administrate music ministry, expanded
children’s music ministries, began summer music camp for children, expanded breadth of adult choir
involvement to include youth, diversified and broadened worship with multiple musical genres and
creative arts, renovated choir room, reorganized choral library, developed plans and lead consultations
for worship space renovation, lead consultations on possible organ renovation, expanded adult choir
membership, coached and equipped lay leadership for handbell ensemble, mobilized and enlarged
volunteer base, broadened scope and skill of choral artistry through expanded choral repertoire.

Graduate Assistant to Director of Center for Christian M usic Studies.

Baylor University. W aco, Texas. August 2005—present
Manage student workers, coordinate bi-annual board meetings, coordinate guest lecturer visits, assist
in worship coordination for 2009 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly, assisted with
 Alleluia! annual church music conference, coordinated and traveled on mission trip to Kenya,
coordinated nation-wide academic church music summit.

M usic M inistry Assistant. Hyde Park Baptist Church. Austin, Texas. Sum m er 2005
Rehearsed and directed adult choir in absence of Minister of Music, participated in worship as soloist
and ensemble member, assisted leadership with student choir mission tour.

M inister of M usic. Beverly Hills Baptist Church. W aco, Texas. October 2003 —M ay 2005
Led weekly worship, planned worship, directed adult choir, created seasonal programs.

M usic and Youth Intern. First Baptist Church. Carrollton, Texas. Sum m er 2002
Coordinated, rehearsed and led Wednesday youth worship, organized student choir mission tour,
rehearsed student choir.

Leadership
Acting W orship Leader (Hamilton Baptist Association, 2005—present)
Vocal Coach (Assisted with children’s ensemble for Hamilton ISD, November 2008)
W orship Leader (DiscipleNows, 5th quarters, youth events, 2008)
W orship Coordinator and Leader (Baylor Center for Christian Music Studies Board Meeting,
February 2008)
Vespers W orship Coordinator and Leader (Baylor Institute for Faith and Learning, Global Poverty
Conference, October 2008)
Baptist Hym nal Com m ittee M em ber (LifeWay 2009 Baptist Hymnal Summit, January 2007)

Presentations
Breakout Session Presenter (Planning and Implementing a Summer Music Camp for Children,
Alleluia! Church Music Conference, July 2008)
Breakout Session Presenter (Technology for the Bi-Vocational or Overstretched Worship Minister,
Alleluia! Church Music Conference, July 2007)
Breakout Session Presenter (New Songs for Worship, Alleluia! Church Music Conference, July 2006)
Paper Presentation (Worship Choruses and Their Promising Potential, Alleluia! Church Music
Conference, July 2006)

Continuing Education
Calvin College W orship Sym posium (Grand Rapids, Michigan; January 2009)
Baptist General Convention of Texas Annual M eeting (Fort Worth, Texas; November 2008)
New Baptist Covenant (Atlanta, Georgia; January 2008)
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Current Retreat (Decatur, Georgia; January 2008)
Texas M usic Educators Association Convention (San Antonio, Texas; February 2007)
Calvin College W orship Sym posium (Grand Rapids, Michigan; January 2007)
Alleluia! Church M usic Conference (Baylor University; Waco, Texas; annually, July 2001—July 2008)

Personal
Born: July 7, 1983, in Waco, Texas
Conversion: April 11, 1992
Licensed for M inistry: August 6, 2001, by Hyde Park Baptist Church
M arried: August 6, 2005, to Lindsay Rose Woods
Ordination: April 26, 2009, by First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Texas (in progress)
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References
Randall Bradley Keith Felton
Director of the Center for Christian Music Pastor
Studies First Baptist Church Hamilton
Baylor University 220 South Bell Street
One Bear Place #97408 Hamilton, Texas 76531
Waco, Texas 76798 254.386.8141
254.710.2360 kfelton@htcomp.net
Randall_Bradley@baylor.edu
Terry York
Susan Tober Professor of Christian Worship
Layperson (School Counselor) George W. Truett Theological Seminary
1122 East Ross One Bear Place #97408
Hamilton, Texas 76531 Waco, Texas 76798
254.386.5428 254.710.6992 or 254.710.4669
etober@embarqmail.com Terry_York@baylor.edu

Fred M cNab Andy Arterbury

Minister of Music Assistant Professor of Christian Scriptures
Hyde Park Baptist Church George W. Truett Theological Seminary
3901 Speedway One Bear Place #97126
Austin, Texas 78751 Waco, Texas 76798
512.459.6587 254.710.7834
fmcnab@hpbc.org Andrew_Arterbury@baylor.edu

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