John Di Giovanni

It is my mission and calling to lead people into worship so they can have an experience with God. I also feel called to raise up and train worship leaders through encouragement and relationship. As an ordained worship pastor, it is my joy to see others participating in a worship experience that brings life change.
 
In leading worship, my one aim is to set an atmosphere where people of all walks of life can experience the presence of God. God has truly blessed me to be able to experience His presence in many worship leading environments over the past 15-years of my ministry career. From youth summer camps, D-Now, conferences and special events, Ive lead all ages in worship.
 
I got my humble start building a youth band when I was 18 years old. From then on, worship leadership has been a part of my DNA, and my vocation since 2004.  I have led worship in churches ranging from 100 members to 3,000+, all varying in worship styles. I have seen explosive growth as I watched the church where I was leading worship double in size within the span of a year.
 
I currently lead worship at BedRock Church and South Shore Community Church in Sarasota, Florida. I place great importance on building up a sense of community and servant leadership in my teams. I cannot expect my team to follow if I am not leading by example, and I cannot expect them to care about the team unless I am investing personally in their lives.
 
My technical skills include vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, bass, drums and audio mixing. I have lead worship, coached and built up musicians of all skill sets and backgrounds and many different denominations. I am fluent in both Spanish and Italian.
 
I live in Lakewood Ranch, FL with the three loves of my life, my wife, Rachel, and our fur babies, Honey and Yoshi.  Though it can be a struggle at times, we are patiently awaiting the day the Lord decides to entrust us with a child of our own, whether born of flesh or born of love. Whatever happens, we will not veer from the course nor stray from the calling He has placed on our lives.

Update: Got has brought two girls and we are on an adoption journey with them. They are 10 and 5 and are the reason our hearts beat. We have been fostering them since November of 2018 and we are so blessed and honored to one day be their forever parents!