Resume for Joshua A. Griswold
(972) 835-4861
1834 E. Peters Colony Apt #2201
Carrollton TX, 75007
grizzy20 at hotmail dot com
Work Experience
2008 Grace Christian Church
Interim Worship Pastor
- Lead worship for multiple services on Sunday.
- Rehearse band including instruments and vocals.
- Work with lead pastor in creating the weekly service.
- Choose music and write charts for band members.
2006- Present Higher Ground
Assistant Worship Leader
- Play acoustic and electric guitar for Sunday worship and other church events
- Lead worship in absence of primary worship leader and other specified dates
- Assist in planning and developing creative aspects of the worship service
- Assist in choosing and charting music for worship service and band
2007-2009 Dallas Christian College/ SALTeens
Band Director
- Direct and rehearse band to prepare for tour.
- Mentor youth as to purpose of tour and music.
2007- 2009 Reformed Church Plano
Youth Worship Leader
- Lead worship for youth break away service every Sunday night.
- Work with youth director to organize service and teach students about worship.
- Prepare music and rehearse youth band.
- Train and mentor youth leaders in worship leading and musicianship.
2004-2006 The Salvation Army, Plano Corps/Church
Music Program Director/Music Minister
- Lead worship for congregation on Sundays.
- Initiated and structured the weekly School for Performing Arts.
- Direct all children’s music ministries including choir, theory classes and private lessons in guitar, piano, drums and brass instruments.
- Hire and supervise staff, manage statistics, allocate funds toward program resources, and serve as liason between parents, volunteers and community.
1999-2003 The Salvation Army Music Conservatory, Camp Hoblitzelle
Music Instructor, Head Counselor
- Directed bands, taught theory classes and electives.
- Mentored over forty youth during four week camp.
- Managed and supervised counseling staff.
Guest Leading Experience
2001- Present
- The Salvation Army, Denton Corps
- Our Savior Lutheran, McKinney Tx
- Mesquite Valley Christian Church
- Compass Christian Church, Frisco Campus
- Reformed Church in Plano, Men’s Retreats
- Compass Christian Church, Young Adult Retreat, Highland Meadows Campus
- Dallas Christian College, Night of Worship
- Freedom, Young Adult Service, Compass Christian Church, Highland Meadows
- Haltom City Christian Church
- The Salvation Army, Young Adult Retreats
Performance Experience
2001-2006 Judah’s Rain & 7 Outside West
- Founder, Lead Singer, Guitar Player of Christian Rock Band
- Performed at various clubs in the DFW, Dallas Music Fest ’06, and youth camps
- Wrote original lyrics and music.
1995-2005 Texas Brass
Trumpet Player
Toured United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and various states in the US.
Education
Dallas Christian College, University of North Texas, and Tarrant County Community College
- B/S in Worship Arts(Music Ministry)/Bible.
- Completed over 100 hours of musical course work including music theory, ear training, and performance
Territorial Music Institute and Texas Music Conservatory
- Studied Band and Choral leadership.
Resume References
Scott Spies
Worship Arts Department Chair, Dallas Christian College
(972) 241-3371
Mark Worley
Vice President for Community Dallas Christian College,
Teaching Pastor Compass Christian Church Valley View Campus.
(972) 241-3371 Ext 153
Darren Walter
Lead Pastor, Grace Christian Church, Houston TX
(281) 395-4722
Captain Glenn Queener
Commanding Officer and Pastor, Salvation Army