Creative Tides Ministry

In Session 4 of this CT workshop series, Kyla Hedge, Kerry Paxton, and Jon Knapp share their experiences in worship leading, how they choose a setlist, how they work alongside their Lead Pastor, and most embarrassing stage moments! This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. www.creative-tides.com

Jon has been a Worship Pastor since 1998 and is currently the Co-Lead Pastor and Worship Pastor at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. He has been the Worship Pastor in a large multi site church, as well as a couple medium sized churches. In addition, Jon is passionate about helping churches be healthier through coaching and mentoring other Worship Pastors and leaders, and plans to launc...

Kyla is the Worship Pastor at Family Life in Salem, OR, where she combines her experience in worship leading with a passion for collaboration and building teams. With over a decade of ministry experience, she teaches and equips worship teams both in the United States and internationally, empowering them to lead with confidence. Additionally, she leads youth worship camps to inspire the next genera...

Kerry Paxton is a singer/songwriter and the Associate Pastor at The Bridge Church NW in Tigard, OR, overseeing Worship & Discipleship Ministries. Kerry holds a Master of Arts in Worship from California Baptist University. His goal is to establish worship services that honor Christ and to foster and empower disciples at the church. This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Commu...

This is a workshop on all aspects of acoustic and electric guitar - tone, technique, pedals, influences, EQ spectrums, and playing with confidence. The workshop was taught by Chris Galambos, Nick Sullivan, and Adam Truitt. This workshop occurred on October 9, 2024 at George Fox University. Nick, Adam, and Chris all serve at Red Hills Church in Newberg, OR. Nick also serves at Saints Hill Church in...

Joi Hailey is a singer/songwriter and Worship Arts Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, Oregon. In Session 3 of this CT workshop she shares her experience training in both the classical and contemporary styles, when to add vibrato and when to hold back, breath support and control, and her journey to find both confidence and humility. This workshop occurred on April 13, 2024 at Geo...

Spirit Artis is a singer/songwriter and Worship Director & Outreach Coordinator at Northside Community Church in Newberg, OR. In Session 2 of this CT workshop she shares on how to manage anxiety and stage fright, gives examples of her own experience, and the importance of rooting yourself in self care and prayer when in the middle of panic or anxiety. This workshop occurred on April 13, 2024 a...

Olivia Pothoff is a singer/songwriter and Pastor of Worship & Care at Journey Church in Sherwood, Oregon. In Session 1 of this CT workshop she shares on humble confidence; resources for warm-ups and breath control and support; the difference between head voice, chest voice, and belt voice; mic technique and the types of mics suited for different vocal ranges; and soothing remedies for vocal st...