Nathan Kinley-Fry
Rockford
Summary
Dynamic Worship Pastor with extensive experience at Rock Church, adept in leadership and team building. Proven track record in cultivating worship teams and delivering impactful sermons. Skilled in pastoral care and crisis intervention, fostering a supportive environment for congregants and staff alike. Committed to excellence in worship facilitation and community engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Rock Church
Rockford
07.2024 - Current
- I lead the church congregation in musical worship.
- I pastor leaders and worship teams across multiple campuses.
- I preach sermons occasionally, as I am part of the regular preaching rotation.
- I provide pastoral care through hospital visits, counseling, and prayer.
- I perform all administrative responsibilities for the worship and tech departments.
Vice President of Quality Assurance
Goldie Floberg
Rockford
10.2022 - 07.2024
- I advocated for individuals with developmental disabilities by leading all internal critical incident investigations.
- I am a certified investigator through DHS and worked directly with OIG/DCFS as I represented Goldie Floberg.
- I was the Chair of the Human Rights Committee.
- I am a certified instructor for teaching Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Rule 50 Abuse and Neglect.
Worship Director
First Free Rockford
Rockford
10.2016 - 09.2022
- I led worship for the Contemporary service and shepherded the worship teams for the Rockford Rescue Mission and Chapel venues.
- I worked closely with the Lead Pastor and planned the worship services throughout the year and cultivated worship leaders and musicians across multiple venues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL10-2025
High School Diploma -
Christian Life HS
Rockford, IL01.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Worship Facilitation
- Encouragement
- Pastoral Care
Volunteer Experience
25 years of music ministry experience through various ministries, Anavox band, Nashville, TN session musician, Worship team member and Executive Worship Admin at City First Church, Worship Director at First Free Rockford, and Current Worship Pastor at Rock Church.
Timeline
Worship Pastor
Rock Church
07.2024 - Current
Vice President of Quality Assurance
Goldie Floberg
10.2022 - 07.2024
Worship Director
First Free Rockford
10.2016 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
High School Diploma -
Christian Life HS