Elaina Joy

Resume

Education

WESTERN SEMINARY | M.A. Biblical & Theological Studies | Completed 2026

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | B.A Worship Arts Ministry, Minor in Biblical Studies | Completed 2021

Experience

HOPE RIDGE CHURCH | Creative Pastor

Carson City, NV | July 2026–Present

  • Led the creative strategy and execution of a Life Church’s campus transition from a multi-campus organization to an independent church, overseeing brand development, digital presence, environmental design, and launch initiatives.

  • Directed a comprehensive rebrand, including visual identity, website development, signage, graphics, and communications, establishing a cohesive and recognizable brand across digital and physical environments.

  • Oversee all creative ministries and operations, including worship, production, graphic design, social media, website management, and digital communications.

  • Develop and implement creative systems, workflows, and standards that support organizational growth, consistency, and excellence across ministries.

  • Provide pastoral leadership, care, and development for staff and volunteers, cultivating a healthy, collaborative, and thriving creative culture.

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to translate organizational vision into creative strategies, experiences, and communications that advance the church's mission.

THE PURSUIT COLLECTIVE | Founder & Director

Northern Nevada | 2024–Present

  • Founded and lead a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting churches across Northern Nevada through worship, prayer, and community.

  • Direct organizational vision, strategic planning, budgeting, creative development, and operational execution across events and ministry initiatives.

  • Produce collaborative worship gatherings, overseeing event design, musician coordination, volunteer teams, production systems, venue logistics, and technical advancement.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with churches, pastors, worship leaders, and community partners, fostering cross-organizational collaboration and unity.

  • Recruit, equip, and lead volunteer teams while cultivating a mission-driven culture centered on relational health, spiritual formation, and excellence.

LIFECHURCH NEVADA | Central Worship Pastor

Reno, NV | July 2023-July 2026

  • Directed worship and production operations across three campuses serving more than 2,500 attendees, overseeing creative execution, technical systems, staffing, and ministry development.

  • Led the planning and execution of large-scale worship experiences, weekend services, and seasonal productions, coordinating creative direction, personnel, production, budgets, and timelines.

  • Served as the primary liaison between executive leadership, worship teams, musicians, and production departments, ensuring strategic alignment and clear communication across campuses.

  • Directed creative and logistical planning for major events, including Christmas and Easter productions featuring live orchestration, original arrangements, multimedia elements, and complex technical coordination.

  • Designed and implemented scalable worship and production systems, including standardized backline configurations, playback infrastructure, technical workflows, and campus-specific operating procedures.

  • Supported the launch of two new campuses, overseeing worship and production planning, equipment integration, team development, and operational readiness.

  • Provided leadership and oversight for production integration projects, collaborating on technical design, implementation, and long-term operational strategy.

  • Managed multi-campus budgets, staffing schedules, project timelines, and resources, balancing creative excellence with operational efficiency and responsible stewardship.

  • Directly supervised seven staff members and led a large volunteer base, prioritizing professional development, pastoral care, collaboration, and healthy team culture.

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH | Worship Director

Incline Village, NV | 2021–2023

  • Directed worship and production ministries, overseeing weekly services, special events, creative planning, and technical execution.

  • Recruited, trained, and developed musicians, production personnel, and volunteers, establishing sustainable systems for team development and ministry growth.

  • Designed and implemented worship and production workflows, including service planning, technical operations, rehearsal structures, and equipment management.

  • Planned and produced concerts and special events, coordinating technical riders, equipment rentals, production advancement, schedules, and event logistics.

  • Developed graphics, website content, and social media assets, supporting consistent visual communication and ministry engagement.

  • Collaborated with pastoral leadership to align creative experiences, worship environments, and communications with the church's mission and vision.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | Production Coordinator

Phoenix, AZ | 2019-2021

  • Coordinated worship and audiovisual production for university events of varying scales, overseeing technical operations, personnel, rehearsals, and event execution.

  • Led teams of musicians, technicians, and volunteers, coordinating schedules, responsibilities, and production requirements.

  • Provided hands-on technical engineering and system setup, including audio, lighting, video, and live production equipment.

  • Collaborated with university departments and event leadership to execute technically complex productions while maintaining high standards of professionalism and excellence.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | Content Creator

Phoenix, AZ | 2021

  • Managed digital content and social media communications for GCU Worship, supporting audience engagement and organizational visibility.

  • Designed graphics and promotional materials for worship events, initiatives, and digital campaigns.

  • Developed visual content aligned with university branding and ministry objectives, maintaining consistency across communication channels.

Skills

Creative Direction and Design

  • Brand Strategy & Visual Identity • Graphic Design • Creative Campaign Development • Website Design & Management • Digital Communications • Social Media Strategy • Content Creation • Environmental & Experience Design

Production and Technical Operations

  • Live Event Production • Audio, Video & Lighting Systems • Technical System Design & Integration • Production Advancement • Playback Systems & Backline Design • Event Logistics • Music Direction & Arrangement

Leadership and Organizational Strategy

  • Creative Team Leadership • Strategic Planning & Execution • Project Management • Budget Development & Oversight • Organizational Systems & Workflows • Pastoral Care•Staff & Volunteer Development • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Event Planning & Execution • Nonprofit Leadership

Technical Tools and Platforms

  • Adobe Creative Suite • ProPresenter • Ableton Live • Asana•Logic Pro • Planning Center • MultiTracks • Audio Consoles & Patching • Live Production & Streaming Systems