2012
JOEL RANEY is a graduate of the University of North Alabama and the Julliard School in New York. He is current owner of Chicago music production, Catfish Music. He writes and arranges sacred music, appearing often in the Hope Publishing catalogue. He serves as Artist-in Residence at the First Presbyterian Church, River Forest, IL, where he plays for the services and composes for the choirs and ensembles.
JANE HOLSTEIN is Director of Music Ministries at the First Presbyterian Church, River Forest, IL, where she is organist and directs the vocal, handbell, and brass choirs. In addition, she is a full-time music editor at Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL. She is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, the University of Kansas, and Northwestern University.
BENJI HARLAN is a prolific composer of congregational anthems accompanied by a variety of instruments. He is Music Strategist for the Louisiana Baptist State Convention.
KYLE MATTHEWS is a pianist, composer, writer, and preacher. His itinerant, ecumenical ministry includes almost as many speaking engagements as concerts, because those opportunities allow him to blend his songs and storytelling with preaching and teaching. His music company, "See for Yourself Music," produces recordings, print music, and devotional materials that model Christian "edu-tainment" more than "entertainment." He has served as a teaching resource for the Staley Foundation, the Gospel Music Academy, and the Samuel Project, a grant-funded mentoring program for students considering church-related vocations. Kyle also welcomes opportunities to teach creativity seminars, creative writing and music in non-religious settings. Through a "Partners in the Arts" grant in Virginia, for example, he has taught songwriting and creative writing in public schools.
Kyle lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Susan and children Emily and Christopher, where he ministers to a local congregation, contributes to worship, coordinates mission opportunities, and travels many weekends to perform and speak.
Campbell Children's Choir Camp, a summer musical learning experience designed for students who have completed 3rd through 7th grades, is directed by Dr. Phillip Morrow (Campbell University Associate Professor of Church Music) and Susan Morrow. This camp focuses on voice, vocal development and learning to read and appreciate music. Dr. Ran Whitley, Chair of the Divinity of Fine Arts at Campbell, and Kathy Sutter, a certified Orff (teaching method) specialist, assist as directors.
Snyder Memorial Baptist Church Orchestra, Fayetteville, NC
Snyder Orchestra, under the direction of Larry Dickens, Minister of Music, includes advanced level high school players, college students, adults with extensive experience, and music professionals.
J. Daniel Day, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Campbell University Divinity School, Buies Creek, NC
Carol Dickerson, Design Editor, Celebrating Grace’s new “Growing in Grace” children’s choir curriculum; Music Teacher, Grades K-2, St. Paul Christian Academy, Nashville, TN
Charlie Frost, Minister of Music, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort, SC (representing new Presbyterian hymnal supplement)
Danny Hester, Adjunct Faculty (Organ), Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
Joel Shoemake, Creative Director, Discover Worship, Nashville, TN www.discoverworship.com
Ron Sinclair, Director of Music and Arts, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Hickory, NC
Roger Ward, Director of Worship Technology, Snyder Memorial Baptist, Fayetteville, NC and owner of Ward Productions
Kathie Wilkinson, Pastor of Worship Life, Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church, Durham, NC
Larry Williams, retired leader for Pastor as Spiritual Guide Program, Center for Congregational Health, and retired pastor of FBC Louisburg, NC
Joyce Wolfe, Handbell Director, Winstead United Methodist Church, Wilson, NC
Ran Whitley, Chair for the Division of Fine Arts, Professor of Music, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC