My wife and I are Musicianaries . We have had the unique opportunity over the years to lead small mission teams of musicians around the world . We have held worship events in Pyongyang , North Korea . We ’ ve sung in the coffee bars of Lhasa , Tibet . We have taken worship bands into Beijing ’ s Universities , High Schools , Radio Stations , Olympic Televised Concerts , and behind the walled Forbidden City . And we ’ ve played in a Muslim Café in Cairo along the Nile , French cafés in Rouen , Italian Pubs in Bologna , and a Sushi Bar in Salerno . We are taking our cue from the GOAT worship leader and songwriter , entering some of the darkest and repressed places on planet earth , witnessing evil spirits depart through worship . ( 1 Sam . 16:23 ) Not because we ’ re in demand , but because we ’ re available .
As a bit of backstory . I was born and raised in Arkansas . I am Carrie Jo ’ s husband , Benjamin , and Daniel ’ s Dad , Grandude to London , Lera , Oliver , Samuel , Caroline , Lucy , and Eleanor , a worship pastor / shepherd , musicianary , and former coffee farmer . Most of us would agree , worship and coffee go together like … ‘ Build My Life ’ and ‘ Lord , I Need You ’!
Worship and Mission are twins separated at birth . We wonder why the world is still not reached ?! We pray for missionaries . We give to short term mission projects . We even write and deliver songs about going into the world . I personally believe it ’ s time to reunite these siblings as worship leaders . Remember when Jesus told his followers to go into all the world and preach the gospel ? Baptize them and teach them . First glance at this passage seems that his command was limited to preachers , teachers , and church planters . I would say to all worship leaders out there - this is for you !
WORSHIP & MISSION // MUSICIANARIES - MARK & CARRIE TEDDER
18 September 2023 Subscribe for Free ...