Worship Through Story
Lean into old stories. Sing them in new ways.
In the words of Robert Webber, "Worship does God's Story." We have been invited into His story, both to experience the story ourselves and to encounter Him as the Divine Storyteller. My hope is that you encounter His heart and are drawn more deeply to following Him throughout life's journeys.
Bio
My worship journey began when I was 12 years old. Tired of hitting repeat on Passion's "Road to One Day" album, my heart longed to sing to the Lord my own song. Out of this desire, I learned the necessity of leaning into the Lord in every present moment and proclaiming His goodness over every situation.
After graduating from high school, I spent 3 years being formed and shaped by Desperation Ministries at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Within this vibrant worship and prayer community, I learned to both lead and be led in cultivating a worship culture. After these 3 formative years in Colorado, I attended Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. Here I earned more than my degree; I discerned a call to devote my life to full-time ministry. This call has led me serve and learn from many faithful houses, including: Causeway Coast Vineyard in Northern Ireland, BlueJean Church in Selma, Alabama, and currently in the Chapel Office at Asbury Theological Seminary.
I am currently in my final year of study at Asbury Theological Seminary in beautiful Wilmore, Kentucky. It is here that I have found more than a place for education; I have found a desire to grow deeply in wholehearted devotion toward both God and neighbor. It is here that I have found more than a place of academic rigor; I have found a longing to drink deeply from the wells of ancient worship practices within our Christian faith. And it is here that I have learned to make every aspect of study an altar--that all my life would be an offering of love to the One who is worthy of it all.
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For the Lamb's Reward,
CJ
