Jacobus Hendrik SLABBER
Retired Teacher
Paarl
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Strooidak Church, Paarl, excelling in music leadership and team building. Leveraged pastoral care and sound systems expertise to enhance worship experiences, significantly increasing congregational engagement. Skilled in fostering spiritual growth and managing diverse teams, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and musical proficiency. Establishing youth worship groups and training.
Passionate about drawing people closer to God by choosing the best music and worship programs to fit church standards. Work with senior pastor and other leadership to adapt programs and convey messages.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
WORSHIP TEAM LEADER, STROOIDAK CHURCH, PAARL 7646
STROOIDAK CHURCH, PAARL
Paarl
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Evaluated individual performance regularly through observation and feedback sessions to identify areas for improvement or growth within the team dynamic.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, communication, and budgeting to ensure the smooth operation of the worship department.
- Collaborated with audiovisual teams to create seamless integration between music, lighting, and multimedia components in worship experiences.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality performances by establishing clear expectations for punctuality, professionalism, and preparedness among team members.
- Supported pastoral staff in service planning by offering insight on appropriate music choices for sermon topics and themes.
- Organized special events such as concerts or conferences that promoted community involvement and spiritual growth opportunities for attendees.
- Increased congregational engagement during worship through intentional song selection and meaningful transitions.
- Implemented training workshops focused on enhancing technical proficiency among instrumentalists to improve overall musicianship levels on the team.
- Recruited talented musicians and vocalists to build a diverse worship team, ensuring the representation of various skills and backgrounds.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
DRIVER, OLD AGED HOME
ACVV
Paarl
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
TEACHER
WCED
Barry-dale, Strand And Paarl
01.1979 - 12.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
WCED, WELLINGTON CAMPUS, WELLINGTON, SOUTHERN CAPE
WELLINGTON, BOLAND, WESTERN CAPE SOUTH AFRICA 01.1972 - 12.1989
Skills
Prayer leadership
Creative vision
Pastoral care
Harmony singing
Song selection
Songwriting
Music theory
Arranging music
Recording techniques
Stage presence
Cultural awareness
Lighting Design
Musical proficiency
Sound systems
Audio mixing
Team evaluation
Transposing music
Choir directing
Biblical studies
Worship planning
Instrumental skills
Rehearsal scheduling
Stage layouts
Vocal experience
Music leadership
Music management
Spiritual leadership
Biblical Knowledge
Spiritual guidance
Problem-solving
Team building
Teaching
making music, singing and partaking in church worship groups and choirs.
I like to work with the youth and to get them to become enthusiastic about singing for the Lord and in the process to develop their talents , playing musical instruments and developing their induviduality and skills.
Timeline
DRIVER, OLD AGED HOME
ACVV
01.2019 - 12.2024
WORSHIP TEAM LEADER, STROOIDAK CHURCH, PAARL 7646
STROOIDAK CHURCH, PAARL
07.2018 - 03.2023
TEACHER
WCED
01.1979 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
WCED, WELLINGTON CAMPUS, WELLINGTON, SOUTHERN CAPE
01.1972 - 12.1989
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