Christopher Ervin

Director of Fine Arts and Music Ministry 2023 – Present

Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church | Charlotte, NC

Pastor Chester F. Brown III | Prior Service: 2017-2022

 Directs the comprehensive Fine Arts and Music Ministry, managing diverse choirs, musicians, and

staff; responsibilities include strategic planning, team development, and ensuring alignment with the

church's mission and vision.

 Curates and teaches all musical selections, ensuring readiness for weekly rehearsals and worship

services, maintaining a standard of excellence in musical preparation and execution.

 Delivers music for every Sunday worship experience at 10:00 AM, as well as for special events such

as revivals, conferences, communion services, and music ministry musicals, ensuring each occasion

is spiritually impactful and musically inspiring.

 Works closely with pastoral leadership, staff, and volunteers to ensure cohesive planning and

delivery of worship experiences.

 Fosters a culture of unity and excellence within the ministry team while addressing challenges and

driving innovative solutions. Led a successful initiative to rebrand the church's identity and outreach during the COVID-19

pandemic. This included enhancing the church’s online presence, implementing streaming options

for virtual worship, and spearheading upgrades in audio-visual technology to maintain connection

and engagement with the congregation.

Director of Music 2022 – 2023

Mt. Ennon Baptist Church | Clinton, MD

Pastor Delman Coates, Ph.D.

 Developed and directed a diverse music ministry emphasizing African American sacred music

traditions, including hymns, anthems, spirituals, gospel, and praise & worship, while aligning with

the church's mission and vision.

 Assisted the Pastor, Ministerial Staff, and the Director of Worship & Arts with planning worship

services, as well as special music and arts programs in accordance with the Christian liturgical

calendar.

 Oversaw strategic planning and operational management of the music ministry while developing

and maintaining annual budgets to support programs and initiatives while ensuring cost efficiency.

 Managed the purchase of all music, supplies, equipment in accordance with the church budget

approval and disbursement process.

 Ensured strict adherence to copyright laws by securing proper licenses for music use, monitoring

compliance with intellectual property regulations, and providing guidance to staff and volunteers on

best practices for ethical music use when applicable.

 Provided mentorship and leadership to vocalists, instrumentalists, and team leaders, cultivating

collaboration, and maintaining standards of musical excellence in alignment with ministry goals.

 Designed, coordinated, and executed impactful events, such as holiday performances, training

sessions, and spiritual retreats to strengthen ministerial bonds, enhance participant skills, and

heighten spiritual growth.

Director of Worship and Performing Arts 2012 - 2017

Sandy River Baptist Association Lower Division | Chester, SC

Moderator / Reverend Donnie D. Dye

 Collaborated extensively with the Association Moderator to provide strategic oversight and

guidance to 32 member churches, ensuring their activities, programs, and initiatives were aligned

with the Association's mission and vision (supported church leadership, fostered collaboration

among member congregations, and promoted cohesive implementation of Association objectives).

 Participated in vision development while thoroughly executing ministerial and brainstorming

strategies for growth and improvement within participating praise and worship teams, choirs,

liturgical dancers, and mimes within the Association.

 Recruited, trained, and developed volunteers and leaders, while equipping and supporting music

ministers in the Sandy River Baptist Association.

Minister of Music 2010 - 2017

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church | Chester, SC

Reverend Donnie D. Dye

 Directed and facilitated all choir rehearsals, teaching individual voice parts for specials,

choruses, and transitions to ensure musical excellence.

 Directed and facilitated all choir rehearsals, teaching individual voice parts for specials, choruses,

and transitions to ensure musical excellence.

 Oversaw the maintenance and functionality of all sound equipment and instruments, ensuring

optimal performance for services and provided training and mentorship for new sound engineers to

maintain high-quality audio production and seamless technical operations.

Minister of Music 2007 - 2009

Abundant Life Ministries | Greensboro, NC

Apostle Edward R. Kirkpatrick

 Prayerfully planned and prepared all voice parts for Sunday worship services; collaborated with

other ministries to develop and expand a unified and impactful music program.

 Recruited and coordinated praise team members, volunteers, and special music guests for services

and events while conducting regular rehearsals for musicians and vocalists.

North Carolina A&T State University | Bachelor of Arts in General Music | Greensboro, NC | 2011

Berklee College of Music | Certification | Voice Technique and Musicianship | Boston, MA | 2021

Central Piedmont Community College | Certification | Leadership Training | Charlotte, NC | 2015