Aaron Wong

I am a music educator, worship leader and an owner of a private studio in Chicago and Rockford, IL. I was born and raised in Hong Kong (fluent in English and Cantonese). My wife Abbey and I have four children.

Assistant Professor of Worship and Music Technology at Moody Bible Institute (2024-07 – Present)

• Teach undergraduate courses: Technology for Worship Leading, Planning and Leading Contemporary Worship, Music and Worship for the Church
• Oversee and direct music ensemble - Worship Collectives
• Arrange and produce Worship Collectives on- and off-campus performances
• Teach guitar lessons to guitar-emphasis students and ensure their progress for meeting degree requirements

Pastor of Worship and Creative Outreach at Maywood Free Church (2016-01 – 2024-08)

• Led worship for both Classic and Contemporary Services
• Directed adult choir and orchestra
• Developed worship teams and grow young musicians
• Oversaw and directly involved with branding, marketing, communication, online presence, social media, and graphic design
• Produced outreach stories video series
• Supervised Technical Director, Pianist, Graphic Designer, and Worship Interns
• Local outreach with special events, online advertising, YouTube and local TV commercials
• Preaching
• Pastoral care and hospital visits

Worship and Music Director at Crete Church (2011-10 – 2015-12)

• Functioned as producer for all worship services
• Trained lay worship leaders, front-of-house audio engineers, and stage lighting volunteers
• Oversaw building stage set designs
• Taught adult discipleship classes and started young adult ministry for the 20's age group
• Led creative elements team for sermon series planning
• Directed music with children for Christmas Musicals
• Preaching

Pastoral Intern / Interim Worship Arts Pastor at Midland Evangelical Free Church (2010 – 2011)

Pastoral and Music Intern at Fresh Ground Church (2009-06 – 2009-08)

Music Ministry Intern at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2008 – 2009)

Pastoral and Music Intern at Ashton Church of the Nazarene (2008-06 – 2008-08)

Children Ministry Intern at Evangelical Community Church (2007-06 – 2007-08)

Youth and Children Ministry Intern at Island Evangelical Community Church (2004 – 2005)

Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership – Bethel Seminary (2014 – 2017)

Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar – Moody Bible Institute (2005 – 2010)