Charlie Clark
P.O. Box 406 ● San Juan Capistrano, California 92693 ● (714) 606-1776
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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15+ years of experience in ministry and music as a Pastor of Worship and Music Ministries.
Supervision and management of staff inclusive of worship teams, musicians, choirs and tech.
High creative ability in music composition, arranging, orchestration for many styles and instrumentation.
Management and supervision of various projects, ministry teams, outreach programs and budget.
Excellent mentoring, training and shepherding ability for those serving in various ministry areas.
Skilled in developing and growing the church body through innovative leadership and vision.
Strong ability to connect with others and create an atmosphere that honors and celebrates God.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including articles and publications.
Key skills in all aspects of music with ability to interact and communicate with technical personnel.
Ability to connect with community and other Pastors to promote a positive church view within community.
Devoted and committed leader with a servant heart for God and his people at the highest level.
Business management skills with key knowledge of budgets, finance and operations .
Knowledge of building practices, codes, design, acoustics, sound, recording and lighting.
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
1st Presbyterian Church of Oceanside, California.
Contemporary Worship Leader
• Lead Worship on a weekly basis, Worship Service design and facilitation including scheduling of
personnel on various teams, writing charts, rehearsals, technical set up and provision to Tech Team,
contracting of musicians.
• Responsible for the revitalization of the church and church growth (25% in 1st quarter of 2012) by direction,
redesign of service, training of lay volunteers, materials layout and concepts.
SADDLEBACK CHURCH -Lake Forest, CA
5 years
Vocal/WorshipTeam
Serving under Pastor Rick Warren and Music Pastor Rick Muchow at internationally recognized church with
20K plus members, located in Orange County, California while working as a business owner within the real
estate and investment industry.
• Member of Vocal/Worship Team devoted to leading and building congregation while working with highlyskilled leaders within the music and Christian community.
• Assisted in mentoring and guiding of new vocal/worship team members on a regular basis.
• Consistently served at weekly services as well as special performances and events.
• Serve church and members on special teams and ministry serving needs of the community.
NORTH ORANGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH-Orange, CA 3 years
Worship Pastor
Pastor responsible for leading and oversight of the Worship Arts Ministry. Major impact on overall growth and
vision of the church during tenure as Pastor.
• Lead Worship on a weekly basis, Worship Service design and facilitation including scheduling of
personnel on various teams, writing charts, rehearsals, technical set up and provision to Tech Team,
contracting of musicians.
• Selection of choir repertoire as well as maintaining the Choral Library, instruments and equipment.
• Rehearsing, mentoring/training of Choir, Worship Team, Musicians, Sound & Lighting, Graphic, including
selection of music, design of graphics, information and support.
• Key player in leading growth of church body by over 50% during tenure as Worship Pastor.
• Responsible for starting, administration and set up of parking/security team for church to facilitate
smoother flow of traffic and ensure greater safety of church and congregation.
• Revamped Host Team for better enhanced experience at weekly services and administering communion.
• Major player and contributor to the building and fitting of the new Worship Center including sound, lighting
and minor facility re-designs in co-ordination with architect, acoustician and building contractor.
• Development and implementation of community outreach events including creation of original seasonal
musicals/presentations through writing, arranging and orchestration, oversight of set and lighting
design, promotional materials, tickets, advertising.
• Scheduling and facilitation of special events and concerts by guest artists.
• Implementation of new motorcycle, decorating ministry and others as needed by Elders and Sr. Pastor.
• Visitation of congregation, working with disadvantaged/homeless in the community on a regular basis.
PENINSULA COMMUNITY CHURCH-Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 6 years
Worship Director
Pastor responsible for leading and overseeing the Worship Arts Ministry, Technical and Host Teams.
• Lead Worship on Weekly basis, Worship Service design, Music Production, Contracting, Team Preparation.
• Responsible for administration of all departments with areas of supervision -Choir, Worship Teams,
Tech, Organist, maintenance of instruments, equipment and facilities.
• Recruitment and training of Worship Team leaders, singers and musicians, sound and graphics.
• Development and implementation of major community outreach events including creation of original
seasonal musicals and presentations.
• Writing, arranging and orchestration with oversight of set and lighting design planning and contracting.
GRACE CHURCH-Cypress, CA
1 significant year
Worship Pastor
Pastor responsible for leading and oversight of the Worship Arts Ministry, Technical and Host Teams.
• Lead Worship on Weekly basis, Worship Service design, Music Production, Contracting, Team Preparation.
• Responsible for administration of all departments. Areas of supervision, Choir, Orchestra, Worship Teams,
Children’s Choirs, Handbells, Tech Team, Musical equipment, Instruments and Library.
• Rebuilt the complete ministry from ground up, assisting the Assistant Choir Director (Dr. Gary Bonner) in
rebuilding of Choir base.
• Recruiting and training of Worship Team Leaders, Singers from no teams to 4 strong teams.
• Development and implementation of major community outreach events including creation of original
seasonal musicals/presentations. Writing, arranging and orchestration, oversight of set and lighting
design planning and contracting.
• Recruitment, training and rebuilding of the Handbell Choir as well as writing and arranging of music.
• Establishment of Children’s choirs, training of Leadership to direct and repertoire selection.
• Budget analysis and oversight with resolution of major budget shortfall through management asset use
within nine operational months.
• Co-ordination of large number of volunteer staff though structured implementation and management.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE-Costa Mesa, CA 10+ years
Professor of Music/Commercial Voice
Professor of Music for college located in Orange County. Responsible for developing and implementing
program to students within various areas of music for college level classes.
• Instruction of students in the areas of Vocal Production, Song Interpretation, Pedagogy, Theory, Choir,
Rock Ensemble, Jazz Choir, Applied Voice, Sound Production and Multi-track Recording Practices.
• Led Jazz Choir to two First Place Festival competition wins.
• Handle scheduling of Concerts and Recitals for various events and classes throughout the year.
• Care and maintenance of Choral Library, instruments and other equipment used by college.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS OWNER3 years
Entrepreneur
Self-employed within various areas of construction/investment from start-up, management,
and development of company through supervision and completion of projects.
• Buying, redesign, remodeling and selling of single-family units and automobiles.
• Negotiation of sales and procedures, financing, contracting of building contractors and vendors.
• Construction practices including demolition, structural, plumbing, electrical, landscape, woodworking,
roofing, cabinetry and masonry.
MIDWESTERN LIFE AND HEALTH-Huntington Beach, CA 3 years
Licensed Sales Professional
Sales of Life and Health insurance products to independent and self-employed business owners.
• Generation of leads, calling on customers, presentation of products and closure of sales.
• Meeting or exceeding weekly sales goals and objectives as set by company and management.
• Salesman of the month twice with company as well as received other recognitions for outstanding service.
EDUCATION/AWARDS
California State University/Long Beach-Long Beach, California
Bachelor of Science-Vocal Performance - Graduate work in composition/arranging/orchestration.
UCLA – Los Angeles, California. Teaching practices and methodology certificate. (required for credential)
Emmy Award Winner-Vocal Arranging-2003 & 2006
(Crystal Group- Dallas, Tx)
Addy Award Winner/Singing-1992
(Grizzel productions-Los Angeles, CA)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Digital Performer, Finale and Various Projection Presentation Software
For Church Use. Composition, Arranging and Orchestration (Don Sebesky and Dick Grove). Budgeting
and Expense Analysis, Cost Reduction, Profit and Loss Management, Strategic Planning, Work Flow
Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planning and Presentations, Quality
Control and Process Improvement. Life and Health Insurance Policies, Pricing, Procedures and Provisions.
PROFFESIONAL REFERENCES
Rick Muchow
Worship Pastor
Saddleback Church
Lake Forest, CA
949/609-8000
Jim Welch
Senior Pastor
Peninsula Community Church
Rancho Palos Verdes
310/377-4661
Richard Callaci
Music Director
Cornerstone Church
Long Beach, CA
818/370-5692
Iam Keene
Worship leader, Song Writer,
Recording Engineer
RK Studios
Pomona, CA
626-375-0515
Greg Mimm
Pastor Assemblies of God
MFT Counselor
Newport Beach, CA
949/261-5765