Update
Well, there have been a few rumors flying around about why I haven’t been at Bay Area for a while now and I thought this might be a good time to clear the air. No, I didn’t quit. No, I didn’t get fired. Yes, I will be playing again. And yes, I still work at Bay Area Fellowship. At the beginning of October I was re-assigned to the position of Director of Multi Site Worship. Which basically means that I now oversee 3 bands (5 Points, Kingsville and Padre Island) instead of just one. Wow, talk about stepping out of your comfort zone.
At first, I must admit, I was kinda lost and not too sure of how to work with these bands. Not knowing what to expect is kinda scary especially because I hadn’t met most of the members before. Now that I’ve been doing it for a few weeks, i’m loving it. I forgot how much I enjoy working with bands who are just a couple of steps from reaching their full potential. This is really getting my juices flowing and I’m honored to be working with a great set of musicians who are willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
So whats next? I will be focusing on the Island band until the grand opening on December 7, 2008. Then my focus will shift to the main campus to work on the Christmas Service, which will be HUGE! In January ’09 I will be making the rounds at all 3 satellite campuses. I will most likely be co-directing rehearsals, performing a little bit, and supporting the directors in any way needed. I will also be performing once or twice a month at the main campus so people will know that I’m still alive.
Thanks for your support. It’s a great feeling to be missed. I miss you guys too. You know, God doesn’t ask permission when He moves us. We just have to be faithful servants and follow Him when He does. Thanks again and God Bless.
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About Me. Hmmm? Well, I am married to my beautiful wife Gloria and we have an awesome 6yr. old son named Jaden who has Down Syndrome. I’m a guitarist at heart with a passion for singing and songwriting. I’ve played guitar for almost 30 years now and I’ve been in a lot of bands in various genres. I’ve had the pleasure of opening shows for Kansas, Steppenwolf, Blue Oyster Cult, Nazareth, The Outfield, Chris Duarte, Edgar Winter, Building 429 and others. I’ve performed with the Corpus Christi Symphony and The Platters as a session guitarist.
Presently, I am the Multi Site Worship Pastor @ Bay Area Fellowship, which is a huge blessing. It’s allowed me to use my Music Ed. degree to the fullest and has become a real calling for my life. I am currently working with the worship leaders at 6 of our campuses by helping them create and maintain great worship teams at each campus. Above all, my relationship with God is the most important thing in my life and I pray that He would use the gifts He’s given me to reach the lost through engaging worship.
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Great to find out you are blogging. I hate to not have you at the main campus but since I am working with the PI campus I am glad you are there too. I know having you on the team will only make our multi-site ministry grow.
My goodness you’re missed!! I’m so glad that more people are being blessed by your God-given talents and sure look forward to seeing and hearing you perform at the main campus…it’s more than performing, really…it’s joining you in worship, it’s taking part as you lead us in leadership…it’s a glimpse of heaven when we’ll be joining so many in worship!! (On earth as it is in heaven…)
God bless you Joey
Evelyn
We have always known you are a great musician, and now it is obvious you are also a great team player and organizational leader. I’m honored to have you on the team!
-Pastor Bil