Discovering Worship (Essentials Blue Fall 08)

For: The Institute Of Contemporary And Emerging Worship Studies, St. Stephen’s University, Essentials Blue Online Worship Theology Course with Dan Wilt

I think the first experience with worship I can remember–there were surely others before–was at a youth conference in Anaheim in the early 90’s.

One of the theme songs for the conference was a then hot off the presses “Arms of Love” by Craig Musseau. Singing that simple songs somehow penetrated my 14 year old heart and ruined me forever for encountering God through simple powerful worship songs.

It was the same year I began learning guitar and drums. I loved rock. I learned Beatles songs from my dad and Nirvana from my friends. From playing drums in my closet to crowd surfing at rock shows, the power of music intrigued me.

It still does.

I’ve been leading worship for 14 years. I’ve been involved in different forms of music evangelism for 10. I spent 5 years in Berlin, Germany planting a youth church, during which time I played in 4 bands. I’ve been back in the US for nearly 2 years now and I feel like I’m having music withdrawal.

But I can’t wait to learn more…

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