High School Youth Programs

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Posted:

May 24, 2025

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Rev. T. Rebekah Lawson

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Objective

To completely use all the gifts I have been given, including my unique communication skills, throughout my life. Qualifications

• Enthusiastic people-lover, capable of positively impacting group dynamics.

• Tactful group leader.

• Loves to find people's giftings and help them live within them.

• Not afraid to go after the goal.

• Able to take risks in a wise and knowledgeable way.

• Love walking along side people of all ages as they learn through their lives.

• A women of integrity who prizes herself in honesty. Educational Experience

• 2013

• The Power Of His Grace Church

• Ordination on December 27, 2013

• 2013

• American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky

• Baptist Heritage and Polity

• 2011-2012

• Ministry Internship, Greenwood, IN

• Greenwood Presbyterian

• Studied with and supervised by Cheryl Montgomery. Participated in the creation, organization, preparation, and deliverance of church services, Bible studies, and many church activities in the church and in the community.

• 2010-2011

• Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN

• Hebrew Courses

• 2010

• Louisville Seminary Presbyterian School of Theology, Louisville, KY

• Greek Exegesis and other Presbyterian Requirements

• 2008-2008

• UPMC Chaplaincy Program. Pittsburgh, PA

• Clinical Pastoral Education

• 2003-2008

• Anderson University School of Theology, Anderson, IN

• Masters of Divinity

• 2005-2007

• Fairview Presbyterian, Indianapolis, IN

• Ministerial Internship & Member

• 2003-2004

• Janice Jaffy, Bloomington, IN

• Private Jazz Vocal Instruction

• 2001 - 2003

• Mount Zion Christian Fellowship, Greenville, SC

• Worship Ministry Training Intern

• Watch and learned from Tim Pecorarow as he and his wife, Amy, led the congregation in worship. Sang on the front line, in the choir, direct the choir, and stayed under accountability with monthly consultations with both Tim and Amy Pecorarow.

• 2000 – 2003

• Haven of Hope, Spartanburg, SC

• Leadership Training

• Dealt with kids off the street and showed them where to go and what to do. Scheduled music department practices and led the technical practice. Mentored young Christians. Took classes on leadership and leadership roles.

• 2000 - 2001

• Internship, Anderson, SC

• Christian Performance Ministry Intern

• Watched and learned from Danna Russell. Went to her concerts and learned about the ministry part of the music performance business. Sat in on recording sessions and watched, learned, listened, and asked questions about the receding and editing process from her husband, Matt, who is a recording engineer.

• 1995 – 2000

• Anderson College, Anderson, SC

• BA in Music

• Graduated with primary emphasis on voice;

• Studied with Dr. Janet Roberts 1995 - 1996

• Deirdre Francis 1996 – 1999.

• GPA is a 3.0.

• 1993 – 1995

• Greenville Fine Arts Center, Greenville, SC

• Vocal & Theoretical Student

• Studied voice with Michael Rice and Music theory with John Greer. 3

Professional Experience

• 2004-Present

• Holy Angels Catholic School, Indianapolis, IN

• 2 nd Grade Teacher and Music Teacher

• 2023-Present

• Akers Group, Avon, IN

• Music Instructor

• Teach music for children that qualify for extended school year (Summer School) or are owed compensatory services.

• 2023-Present

• Arts with a Purpose, Indianapolis, IN

• Event performer/Teacher

• Lead group classes in music for all ages.

• 2022-Present

• Music and Beyond Music Academy, Indianapolis, IN

• Fonder, Vocal Instructor, Music Teacher, Community Outreach Provider

• Vocal instruction for all ages, Created curriculum and provide group classes for ages 12 months-7 years, Provide music outreach to the community.

• 2021-Present

• Celtic Rain Radio Show, Indianapolis, IN

• YouTube Personality, Music Show Host and Interviewer

• Plays Small label and independent artist music and interviews a band or musician live on Tuesday nights as it is recording on YouTube. Has interviewed bands and musicians in 8 different countries.

• 2021-2023

• School of Rock, Carmel, IN

• Vocal Teacher/Rookies Director and Teacher

Vocal instruction for all ages and create curriculum and teach the 5-7 year old group classes.

• 2021

• Honored as One of Indianapolis’ Most Powerful Women Performers By the Jazz Kitchen Indianapolis, IN

• 2018-Present

• Mary Kay, Indianapolis, IN

• Independent Beauty Consultant

• 2016-2022

• Artist Music Guild

• Guild Artist

• 2016-2017

• Friedens United Church of Christ, Greenwood, IN

• Children's Worship Pastor

• 2016-Present

• Indy Connection Church, Indianapolis, IN

• Head Pastor, Worship Leader, Founder

• 2015-Present

• The Veterans Manorial Chapel, Indianapolis, IN

• Rotational Pastor

• Preach about once every other month. There are 5 of us and we take turns depending on our schedules.

• 2014-2022

• Lawson Worship And Arts Academy, Indianapolis, IN

• Homeschool Teacher

• 2014-2023

• Scottish Right Men's Choir, Indianapolis, IN

• Choir Coach

• 4 to 5 times a year I give coaching advice to the choir to help them with their technique.

• 2013-2017

• Incubator Creative Groups

• Roster Artist

• 2012

• Fort Wayne Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, IN

• Worship Minister

• 2010 – Present

• Celtic Rain, Indianapolis, IN

• Song Writer, Vocalist, Drummer, Musician, and Booking Agent for Celtic Band

• 2008 – Present

• Supply Preacher and Guest Speaker: Indiana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia

• 2003 – 2017

• Isaiah’s Cry, Indianapolis, IN/Sewickley, PA

• Song Writer, Vocals and Booking Agent of a Jazz Duo

• Minister all over central Indiana, Pennsylvania, and the South East.

• 2002 – 2023

• Vessel7 Productions Voice Studios, Greenville, SC/ Indianapolis, IN/Sewickley, PA

• Voice & Theory Instructor

• Teach voice lessons to ages K5 and up in vocal technique and music theory.

• 2010

• The Power of His Grace Ministries, Augusta, GA

• Missionary

• Missions to Trujillo, Peru: Teaching in the Bible School, teaching in the churches, working with the children, and doing street work.

• 2009 – 2010

• Hope United Presbyterian Church: Plainfield, IN

• Choir Director

• Chose anthems, introits and musical benedictions for Sunday services, led choir in anthems, introits and musical benedictions for Sunday services, coordinate specials for Sunday services. I have also written a few of the introits we sang. 5

• 2008 – 2009

• St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, PA

• Minister of Music

• Led, directed and taught the worship team. Developed the worship team while working with several styles of worship (contemporary and traditional). Fund-raised and build music and worship departments at the church. Created relationships between the community and the church.

• 2007

• Wabash First United Methodist Church, Wabash, IN

• Contemporary Worship and Arts Coordinator

• Led, directed, and taught the worship team (music, intersession, hospitality, dance, sound, and others) to lead people into the presence of God.

• 2005 – 2007

• Fairview Presbyterian, Indianapolis, IN

• 5th-8th Grade Youth Leader

• Developed curriculum for group Sunday School Class.

• Had a monthly community youth service and projects.

• 2005

• Isaiah’s Cry Summer Tour

• A two Week Tour of Indiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, and North Carolina

• 2005

• Send Me, Indianapolis, IN

• Professional Album

• 2003

• Happy Birthday Jesus, Greenville, SC

• Professional Christmas Album

• 2002

• Peculiar Productions, Greenville, SC

• Personal Album

• Recorded and work with a producer my second Album

• 2002 - 2003

• Pecknel Music Co., Greenville, SC

• Front Sales

• Sold band and Orchestra instruments, professional orchestral instruments, instrumental accessories, sheet music and so much more.

• 2001 – 2002

• Greenville County School System, Greenville, SC

• Substitute Teacher

• 2000 – 2001

• Hospice Care of South Carolina, Greenville, SC

• Community Educator

• 2000 – Present

• Vessel7 Productions, Greenville, SC/ Indianapolis, IN/Sewickley, PA 6

• Executive Director & Founder

• A ministry that goes into churches and the world to teach people about true worship through music, teaching, lifestyle, and leadership.

• 2000

• Dear Jesus, Startex, SC

• Personal Album

• 1998-2000

• Anderson College, Anderson, SC

• Telecounselor

• Called prospective students and told them about Anderson College, Got info about them and encouraged them to come to see and experience, during tours of the school assist as ambassadors of Anderson College.

• Won Telecounselor of the semester in 1999.

• 1999

• Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ, Spartanburg, SC

• Praise and Worship Leader

• Led the congregation in praise and worship on Sunday mornings.

• 1997-1998

• “Pirates of Penzance” (Anderson College), Anderson, SC

• Leading role as Edith

• 1996

• Spires Studio for Music, Pendleton, SC

• Vocal Instructor

• Instructed students of all ages on proper vocal techniques and musical theory.

• 1992

• King’s Kids/Youth with a Mission, Montana

• Missionary

• Ministered through song and dance to the Crow Indian reservation.

• 1991

• David Crosman & Co., Greenville, SC

• Background Vocalist

• Performed background vocals and vocal arrangement for Footprints on My Wings by David Crosman.

• 1990 – 1993

• Fishers of Men, Augusta, GA

• Performer

• Performed in four original Christian theatrical productions. Duties included singing, acting, dancing, and witnessing.

• 1985 – 1988

• Children Around the World Production Co., Orlando, FL

• Performer

• Performed in theatrical/musical productions. Duties included singing, acting, and dancing.

• 1988

• Orlando Christian Center, Orlando, FL

• Youth Praise and Worship Leader

• Taught and led children in praise and worship through songs and music. Additional Experience

• 2022-2023

• Starbase Indy, Indianapolis, IN

• Programming Co-Director

• 2012-Present

• Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival

• Vice-Chair, Entertainment Director

• 2012-Present

• Indianapolis Symphonic Gospel Choir, Indianapolis, IN

• Choir Member and soloist

• 2005 – 2012

• Scottish Society of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

• Youth director and Board Member (currently on the board of the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival)

• 2005-2007

• Fairview Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN

• Middle school youth Director (volunteer Position)

• 2003 – 2008

• Anderson University School of Theology, Anderson, SC

• School of Theology Chapel Choir

• Student Director

• 1997 – 2000

• A C Singers, Anderson, SC

• Member and Co-writer

• This is a smaller group of the Anderson College Ensemble made up of highly talented musicians for the purpose of recruiting and making music to the Lord. I sang first soprano. I wrote one song for the group entitled Faith is the only way.

• 1996 – 2000

• Anderson College Gospel Ensemble, Anderson, SC

• Ensemble Member & Music Secretary

• First Soprano.

• 1995 – 2000

• Anderson College Choir, Anderson, SC

• Choir Member

• First Soprano.

• 1993 – 1993

• All State Girls Choir, Greenville, SC

• Choir Member

• Second Soprano