First Things First...

Greetings!

Thanks to all of you who have expressed an interest in what we're putting together with Music Share Group. One thing that is critical as we move forward is that everyone put something on the table. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and it counts for something!

The first event will be a get-together to brainstorm, lay some groundwork, and set a direction. We'll plan on getting together Friday evening, December 21. Time and location are TBA. After this first time that we share, we'll probably have some more structure like:

1. Purpose - why?
2. Format - how?
3. Content - what?
4. Schedule - when?

I don't expect the Music Share Group to be overly religious by any means. My goal eventually feeds back into a ministry function, but this is primarily a music-focused group. Still, my heart's desire is that my life (including this effort) would glorify Jesus Christ. As you pray, please mention me and this effort. It has been born out of a desire to be equipped and equip others who are in what I would call "worship music ministry." There are some unique and universal challenges that face us as worship-oriented musicians. My hope is to create a forum where the musical treasure that is inside each of us can be shared to benefit all of us. Here are some bullet points to focus your prayers:

Please pray specifically for:

• My ability to hear the Lord and follow Him in this effort
  
• Wisdom in facilitating the Music Share Group
• My relationship with my wife and kids (who really has any extra spare time? not me...)
• Wisdom to know who should be involved and favor with the right people

Thanks for praying. Great things are in store!

I will use this blog as a central point of communication for the Music Share Group. I'm not sure whether you have to subscribe to it or if I can "broadcast" it to an email list. Either way, I'll try to make sure I get the word out without you all having to remember to check the site.

One final note for now: Whatever the next opportunity you have to use your musical talent, don't play it small!!! There is a gift inside of you that needs to be expressed. God is not honored when we don't "own" our gift. Dust it off. Tune it up and turn it up! Be humble before God, but don't think humility involves shrinking down before people. Be who God has made you to be...and in so doing, glorify your Father in heaven.

Stay tuned...