SOUND CHECK
THE THEME TO THIS YEAR’ S CHRISTIAN MUSICIAN SUMMIT BECAME QUITE EVIDENT
The new song on Jesus Culture’ s latest record“ The Presence of the Lord” ministered to me several times in the months leading up to the conference in Tacoma, WA. As the conference drew closer, I would look forward to hearing Jesus Culture led us in worship with that song as the Jesus Culture team was booked for CMS.
After a wonderful Friday night worship concert with new curb artist Carly Ann Taylor opening and the JC team closing, the next morning JC led us in worship again mixing well-known worship songs from other ministries / artists and their own songs. Placed in this set was the song I had been waiting for,“ The Presence if the Lord” written and led that morning by Derek Johnson.
It was powerful and ministered deeply to me as it had been a walk of faith all those months that everything would fall into place for the conference and then standing there in the midst of the attendees and seeing them enter into heart-felt worship during the song just amplified my own worship time. Thank you Lord!
What we hope for each year happened
again, we had ministry moments and musical memories. I have four of those I want to hilight for you here. If you have the time, please watch them.
The first opening Friday morning session with Carly Ann Taylor leading worship and Pastor Frank Montgomery’ s keynote address on the subject of – you guessed it – the presence of the Lord!
The Saturday morning session with Jesus Culture leading worship and Pastor Frank’ s Part 2 of the keynote on the presence of the Lord.
The Worship Band workshop with the entire Jesus Culture team breaking down one of their songs and how they lead it. And yes, they did select“ The Presence of the Lord” as the song to demo for us. Can you see why this song and topic became our theme yet?
The Afternoon Showcase with Dave and Tammy Cleveland and David Harsh. This was another fine example of ministry moments and musical memories with guitar players even. Wow!
God is so faithful, and CMS 2025 was a blast to be a part of. We are already looking forward to 2026, and we have booked our longtime friend and worship leader Paul Baloche for it. We will add more fine worship leaders, musicians and clinicians as time goes by. Please consider joining us. www. ChristianMusicianSummit. com
Lord Bless You as You Follow Him!
Bruce & Judy
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