SA Solomon Akepogu

Kansas City, MO ***** 816-***-****

PROFESSIO

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SUMMARY

Worship Pastor with extensive knowledge and understanding of church music and leading congregations in anointed worship music. Versatile knowledge of all styles of church music, both classical and modern. Especially gifted in the area of forming and revitalizing church choirs.

SKILLS Accomplished Choir Director

Spiritual Leader

Pastoral Attitude

Team Leader

Versatile

Outgoing

Flexible

Dedicated

WORK

HISTORY

WORSHIP PASTOR 09/2018 to CURRENT

Church On The Rock Kansas City, MO

Oversee all weekly band, orchestra, and choir rehearsals and all weekly services Arrange several pieces of music each week for choir and orchestra Oversee 10+ musicians and singers weekly

Lead music ministry in growth spiritually, musically, and numerically, specifically worship choir from 20+ to nearly 40 members in one year Perform all other pastoral responsibilities to best of my ability, including but not limited to: Hospital and home visits, maintenance on campus, and set up/tear down for numerous church events

Select music carefully in order to achieve a balance of musical styles in the services HOUSE KEEPER 10/2017 to 10/2018

Calvary University Kansas City, MO

Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job. Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.

Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.

Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items. Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.

Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.

Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup. WORSHIP PASTOR 01/2013 to 07/2016

Grace Communtiy Baptist Curch Hyderabad, Telangana Lead all weekly band, praise and worship team, and choir rehearsals Lead the music ministry to significant growth numerically, specifically the worship choir, from 15 members to 40+ members in one year

arranged numerous original songs

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Founded/Directed the Student Choir with 25-30 high school students Oversaw significant install of new sound and stage design, and lighting system Organized and managed Christmas/Easter Productions Selected music carefully in order to achieve a balance of musical styles in the services

WORSHIP PASTOR 01/2009 to 01/2013

Berachah Gospal And Social Ministries Hyderabad, Hyderabad Lead weekly band and vocal rehearsals, as well as all weekly services Founded/directed the BGSM worship choir

Directed music for state youth camp and Arcticfest conferences, as well as other state youth conferences interdenominationally.

arranged several original songs

Selected music carefully in order to achieve a balance of musical styles in the services

GENERAL MUSIC TEACHER 01/2003 to 01/2012

Symphony Academy Of Music Hyederabad, Telangana

Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, and bongo. Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.

Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning. Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.

Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.

SERMON TRANSLATOR 01/2007 to 01/2010

Bethesda Church Hyderabad, Telangana

Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts. Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.

Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.

live translation of sermon from english to telugu. EDUCATIO

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Master of Arts Bible And Theology 05/2019

MBA Marketing 05/2012

Ousmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana

Bachelor of Arts Business Managment 01/2009

Mangalore University, Karnataka,india

Bachelor of Arts Biblical Studies 02/2008

India Theological Seminary, Karnataka, India

ACCOMPLIS

HMENTS Founded successful choirs, continuing today at BGSM and GCBC developed many young lives in music and they are worship leaders muscians and teaching music at various places.

Calvary University, Kansas City, Missouri, United States