KEVIN KING
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic worship leader with a proven track record at Grace Presbyterian Church, excelling in pastoral musical leadership and team development. Expert in crafting gospel-centered services and producing impactful worship albums. Known for high emotional intelligence and a passion for liturgical planning, fostering unity across diverse musical styles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Coach
Self-employeed
Peoria
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-person and remote consultations with primarily ministry workers and congregants to process concerns.
Guided clients in identifying issues and formulating plans for future progress.
Supported clients through awareness-building discussions aimed at problem resolution.
Coach
Brimfield Family Dentistry
Peoria
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated one-on-one sessions with clients at Brimfield Family Dentistry to enhance goal-setting and awareness.
- Collaborated with company partners to refine and solidify strategic plans for future direction.
Director of Worship
Grace Presbyterian Church
Peoria
06.2015 - Current
- Oversee all Worship Ministry teams, including choir, orchestra, band, vocals, and youth choirs.
- Design gospel-centered, scripturally-saturated worship services
- Aligned the church in musical style, giving us one voice (upon arrival, there were two distinct styles. Now, it is one style that is both rooted historically and reaches into modernity)
- Produced three professional EP albums and began Grace Worship distributed by The Fuel Music.
- Wrote "Christ Be All", which has been promoted by Worship Leader Magazine, New Release Today, The Gospel Coalition, and more.
- Foster and fuel a culture of development, including forming development pathways for every person in the ministry.
- Served as Adjunct Professor at Knox Theological Seminary with Bryan Chapell for "Christ-Centered Worship"
- Performed the History of Redemption (memorized sermon of scripture)
- Produce a large scale, ticketed Christmas production each year
Director of Worship & Creative Arts
Pinewood Presbyterian Church
Middleburg
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Oversaw all musical and media aspects of the church, including choir, band, vocals, and audio/visual.
- Developed worship services that helped multiple generations sing together
- Produced video testimonial stories
- Produced a local release worship album
Education
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
University Of Texas At Austin
Austin TX05.2010
Bachelor of Music - Music With An Outside Field in Psychology
Stetson University
DeLand FL05.2008
Skills
- Pastoral musical leadership
- Team development
- Emotional intelligence
- Certified coaching
- Liturgy planning
- Musical excellence
- Vocal and piano proficiency
Websites
Additional Information
1. Greg Maston, Marketing and Development for Life on Life Discipleship
gregm@lifeonlife.org
309-363-0431
2. Clint Martin, Owner of Brimfield Family Dentistry
clint@brimfieldfamilydentistry.com
309-678-7946 Bryan Chapell, Stated Clerk (Emeritus) PCA
bchapell@pcanet.org
314-616-2364
3. John Vanne, Director of Family Ministries for Grace Presbyterian Church
jvanne@gracepres.org
309-339-0341
4. Bryan Chapell, Stated Clerk (Emeritus) PCA
bchapell@pcanet.org
314-616-2364
Certification
• Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. ACC Level. Currently working towards my PCC. Graduated from Coaching Mastery through Creative Results Management in May 2022 and obtained my ACC status in February 2024 after meeting all the requirements and coursework.
Timeline
Freelance Coach
Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current
Coach
Brimfield Family Dentistry
03.2023 - Current
Director of Worship
Grace Presbyterian Church
06.2015 - Current
Director of Worship & Creative Arts
Pinewood Presbyterian Church
11.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
University Of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Music - Music With An Outside Field in Psychology
Stetson University