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Apostolic Artist Music Evangelist/Clinician Musician

Larry Carter

Raised in doniphan,MO | Started playing guitar age 6 Joined army 1979 backslid | Played clubs till 88 drugs alcohol Ended up in a 40.00 a week motel with my wife and 4 year old daughter But God restored me in September 88 Joined McGruder’s in April 89 played with them till Oct 92  | […]

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Music Evangelist/Clinician Vocalist Worship Leader

Mark Crowder

Born in Madison, WI, Mark Crowder grew up on the evangelistic field with his parents and brother, ministering and preaching. He attended Indiana University, graduating in December 2008 with a major in computer science and minor in music theory. Mark has won many singing competitions in various states throughout high school and college, as well […]

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Apostolic Artist Music Evangelist/Clinician Vocalist Worship Leader

Karen Harding

Karen has been involved in Gospel Music as long as she can remember. At age 2 her parents gave her a quarter to stand on a chair and sing at her local church. At age 4 she started singing tenor with her 8 year old brother, Gary. She no longer needs the chair and is […]

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Instructors Music Evangelist/Clinician Music Minister Musician

Jeromy & Barbie Hoffee

Jeromy and Barbie are a dynamic music team with a wide range of musical experience. Click here to read more about their background and ministry.

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Inspirational

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

“Teamwork makes the dream work, but the vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team”. – John Maxwell What a powerful statement to apply to your music department. Worship Pastors, Worship Leaders, musicians, vocalists, media and sound techs, we need to be reminded that there is no “I” […]

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Inspirational

Music: What Are You Teaching the Church?

BY: Brittani Scott Seattle, WA www.brittaniscott.com/blog Music is a vital part of the ministry in our church services. We use music to facilitate congregational praise and worship. We use music to create a faith-charged atmosphere where the Spirit can minister. We use music to set the stage for the preaching of the Word of God. […]

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Inspirational

Investing In The Future: Music Ministry

Written by Rob Greene, Worship Pastor of The Pentecostals of Quinte (Belleville, Ontario) I’ve had the privilege to explore many churches both in North America and abroad and one common need is the same: the need for musicians/singers. As a music director of a thriving church, I understand the struggle and the need for competent, […]

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Instructors

UPCI Music Ministry Instructor Spotlight – Chris Moses

Christopher Moses is a gifted musician and certified audio engineer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chris began playing drums at the age of 15 at his home church in Ozone Park, Queens. Chris emulated many of his favorite drummers such as, Buddy Rich, Dennis Chambers, Omar Hakim and others. His passion for the keyboard and […]

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Inspirational

Relevant Heart in a Digital World

     What an amazing time to be living and serving The Lord in music ministry! We are already halfway through 2016, and it seems as if the master time knob has been recalculated and turned up a bit. The days are coming and going a lot faster than they used to! Technology has produced […]

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Inspirational

Where Do You Live?

Written by: Mona Griffith “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” I must have read this 685 times, at least. I’m going to be completely honest; each time I read it before, I had this vague impression of the “secret place” as a place to […]