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The Journey: Music, Ministry & Business

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The Spark of Life and the Shape of the Soul

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Introduction When sperm meets egg, something extraordinary begins. Scientists see flashes of zinc. Cells start to divide. But those who hold to a biblical worldview ask a deeper question—is this…

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Balancing Artistry and Worship

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Balancing Artistry and Worship: Can a Christian Artist Separate Concert Performance from Worship Leading? For many Christian artists, the line between being a performer and a worship leader can be…

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Social Constructs & Racial Harmony

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As I consider all that is happening in our country with regard to racial injustice, inequality and abuse I’m concerned that the social constructs we have allowed to become prevalent…

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In The Name of Jesus

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“In the name of Jesus” isn’t a phrase to end a prayer. It means you affirm your place in the Kingdom of Heaven and have Jesus’ perspective, authority, and dominion.…

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Congregational Worship: Why We Don’t Participate

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Someone asked the question, “What are some of the reasons why the congregation does not engage or participate in corporate worship?” That prompted me to offer some suggestions as to…

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What I Wish (Indie) Musicians Understood

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I’ve been working with recording “artists” and musicians most of my adult life. For the past 13 years exclusively I’ve been either managing or developing (or both) artists and bands…

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Pop Culture Musings: Selfie-Nudies Gone Awry

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The hacker who apparently leaked dozens of photos of nude celebrities — including Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Kim Kardashian — may have used a flaw in iCloud’s popular Find…

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A Response to “Whatever Happened to Church Music?”

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I recently read a terrific article by Branon Dempsey that asks the question “whatever happened to church music?” Here’s an excerpt: …My pastor recently asked the question, “why are songs…

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And God Saw That It Was Good

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  God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. And God set them in the…

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Is It Just Another “Gig” or Are You Building Something That Lasts?

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Very often, I’m asked, “What can I do to get local churches to allow me to hold a concert in their facility?” I answer that question with another question: What…

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The Holiness of God

All About Worship3 Comments

How many times have you been in a church service where the pastor or staff person said from the stage, “Let’s give it up for God,” or some similar exhortation?…

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Modern-Day Worship – Some Thoughts

All About Worship3 Comments

When did CCM (contemporary Christian music) songs from Billboard’s Top 30 charts become substitutes for intimate worship songs in our services? It seems the more relevant local churches try to…

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How to Get a Manager and Not Get Ripped Off

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I’ve heard many hard-luck stories from artists who had bad experiences with managers. Yet many times the bad experiences were precipitated by a misunderstanding of “who does what” and why.…

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Manager or Booking Agent?

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I get asked this question a lot. The indie artist or band can get easily overwhelmed with all the details, logistics, planning, and questions that come with navigating through the…

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    Since 1989, I have been at the forefront of worship leadership, imparting the essentials of worship, biblical insights, and leadership fundamentals throughout my four-decade ministry tenure. Over the last 20 years, I have specialized in the management and development of artists and bands on a global scale. My recently published eBook distills the wealth of insights garnered from these experiences.

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    My artistic aesthetic gets to express itself in website development & design. I've designed many of my clients' sites, so get in touch if you need one.

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    As a musician myself and manager of awesome indie artists, my company's success is due entirely to Jesus. It was God who gave me the business plan, which includes a music management consultation. If you're a musician and need help, get in touch.

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