Josh Hayhurst

I am a 2022 college graduate looking to pursue a career in Vocational Ministry while at the same time studying to achieve my Masters of Divinity. I am passionate about shepherding others into a more intimate relationship with Jesus.

Worship Director at One Hope Church (2024-09 – Present)

• Created and executed weekly worship services
• Developed overall church vision, discipleship pathway, and curriculum
• Managed Worship Arts budget
• Scheduled and led both the worship and production teams
• Trained/auditioned lay volunteer team
• Led weekly rehearsals
• Shepherded congregants and ministerial partners

5-8 Music Teacher at South East Christian School (2024-09 – 2025-05)

• Lesson planning
• Communication to parents, families, staff and students
• Classes such as General Music, Guitar Ukulele, Music and Film, Intro to Theater, Music History, and more
• Grading and Class room management
• Program development, rehearsals, and performances

Chaplain at Contra Costa Christian Schools (2024-08 – 2024-08)

• Created and executed three weekly chapel services for the school
• Daily one on one discipleship and spiritual counseling with students and staff
• Scheduled and facilitated weekly guest speakers
• Bi-weekly preaching and worship leading for MS and HS chapels
• Spiritual director for students and staff
• Taught Bible courses (Old Testament)
• Planned and lead yearly spiritual and service retreats
• Helped oversee Bible curriculum and Student care teams

Worship Pastor at Grace Point (2023-09 – 2023-09)

• Created and executed Worship services
• Preached, taught and shepherded the worship team
• Scheduled and Shepherded volunteers and staff
• Work alongside a team of pastors to execute the vision of the church to pursue life with Christ and Others
• Meet weekly with lead pastor in prayer and discussion about the sermon, Scripture readings, and songs

Internship with Worship Department at Denver First Church of the Nazarene (2021-06 – 2021-06)

• Worked directly with the Executive Pastor and team to plan and execute the order of service for Sunday mornings and special events. These included scheduling, rehearsals, and technical (lights, sound, cameras). Song licensing CCLI. Shepherded the worship team

Internship with Youth Department at Denver First Church of the Nazarene (2018-06 – 2021-08)

• Creatively, wrote, and led youth Bible studies.
• Preached, taught and shepherded the worship team. Planned, and executed various summer activities including camp worship and Senior high school boys discipleship.

Masters of Divinity in Divinity – Fuller Seminary (2026)

Bachelor of Music in Music in Music and Worship with a concentration in Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies – Azusa Pacific University (APU) (2018 – 2022)