Front Royal UMC is joyful to announce the addition of a new full-time Minister of Music and Worship Arts. David Chavez is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Master’s degree in Music Composition. He comes to Front Royal with a desire to bring together his:
- Calling to honor God and spread the message of Jesus through music
- Love of creatively integrating a variety of arts (musical, visual, movement, dramatic, literary, etc.) in a variety of styles into worship, ministry and mission
- Leadership experience over volunteers and professionals ranging from children and youth through young adults and older adults
- Ability to work across organizational divisions, forge effective working relationships even in difficult circumstances, and realize big-picture vision in practical reality
- Experience starting ministry initiatives from scratch and raising the level of existing ministries
- Rich variety of practical experience playing and leading contemporary and traditional worship music, popular music, and classical music
- Knowledge of contemporary songwriting, arranging and transcription, as well as classically- trained composition
- Strong understanding of and leadership experience in audio and video technology
Please make every effort to welcome David and his wife Melissa to our church and community. Pray God’s blessing upon them and upon their work among us. You may send David a welcome e-mail at dave@davidechavez.com
