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Thank You, Brennan Manning
Posted: 7/09/2010 | 0 Comments
This was written on the plane ride home, May 5, from the 2010 worship mentor gathering. 30 worship and arts leaders from around the country gathered in Ocean Grove, NJ to be the body of Christ to each other for a few days. One of those was Brennan Manning. It’s now July and I’ve just had the time and pers... (more)

Celebration
Posted: 5/20/2010 | 2 Comments
What does this video (world cup promo) show us about who we are as human beings and how God has created us to worship Him? I'd love your thoughts.... (more)

2 Kings 3:15
Posted: 5/16/2010 | 0 Comments
Short article regarding music as prophetic context.... (more)

God Was There
Posted: 5/15/2010 | 0 Comments
When people ask me how the 2010 worship mentor gathering went, all I can initially say is, "God." It was of God, for God, by God and through God. He was there speaking to us individually and collectively. I will eventually add my thoughts. Here's ... (more)

Worship Mentor Gathering Sold Out!
Posted: 4/13/2010 | 0 Comments
Our upcoming worship mentor gathering in Ocean Grove, NJ is sold out! The event is hosted by Worship Foundations Int'l and sponsored by the slingshot group. ... (more)

Final India Post
Posted: 4/06/2010 | 0 Comments
and one parable…. A farmer is walking down the road and sees his friend, also a farmer, working in his field. The field in which the friend is currently working has a pitiful looking crop. However, his friend has another field with such overripe crop that much of it is rotting on the ground. So the farmer... (more)

India Story 2
Posted: 3/30/2010 | 0 Comments
The next day, we went with a different pastor to another slum about an hour’s drive away (probably only 20 miles or so). The first visit was planned ahead of time. As we climbed the ladder and entered the small, cinder block, upper room home of a young couple, God was waiting. The next 45 minutes or so I ca... (more)

Story 1 From India
Posted: 3/24/2010 | 0 Comments
a couple of stories…. story 1 On one of our days of sharing, we went with a pastor to the slum where his local fellowship met. Our first stop was in the home of a Hindu priestess. She was a spiritual advisor to many in the slum. Her shack was even strategically located just inside the... (more)

India Thoughts Part 1
Posted: 3/18/2010 | 0 Comments
The way God revealed Himself to me in India and continued to transform my heart is on my mind almost daily. It’s been right at two months since my return. This was quite possibly the most fruitful trip I’ve ever been a part of in terms of fruit we could see. I hope you were able to check out the links fr... (more)

Video Recap Of The India Trip
Posted: 2/02/2010 | 0 Comments
Greetings. It's always a challenge to find the time to write what has been imprinted so deeply on your heart after a trip like that of which I took to India. I'm going to try to write out a few words soon. I encourage you to watch this vid... (more)

Update From Martin's Team In India (part 3)
Posted: 1/11/2010 | 0 Comments
Please take time to check out Sudah's story. bit.ly/6MpQnv Sudah works in the red light district in Mumbai. “Oh yes, mem. I love Jesus. I love Jesus,&... (more)

Last Days In India
Posted: 1/10/2010 | 0 Comments
Hey friends. Thanks for staying updated and praying. Today I'm off to visit a tailoring ministry where women of the slums and widows are able to earn a wage and find a bit of fulfillment in work. Work is good. The rest of the team is spread out around Mumbai. In the afternoon we'll spend some... (more)

Update From Martin's Team In India (part 2)
Posted: 1/09/2010 | 0 Comments
If you have watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire you probably have a fairly decent mental portrait painted of what India looks like. The streets are littered with trash. Women and children pick through piles of garbage, look... (more)

Update From Martin's Team In India (part 1)
Posted: 1/07/2010 | 0 Comments
God is at work in Mumbai. Your prayers are being answered as I write this. The team has led several people believe today. Here are a few things we’ve heard: "Good: I rode on the back of a motorcycle through street... (more)

Off To Mumbai Tomorrow
Posted: 1/02/2010 | 1 Comments
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Link Glitch In Last Updates. Go Directly To Www.worshipfoundations.com/blog And Click More
Posted: 1/02/2010 | 0 Comments
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A Wrap On 2009
Posted: 12/31/2009 | 0 Comments
Another year has come and gone. Wow, on the west coast we’re 2 hrs from 2010. Here’s a short review of a few of the highlights of our past year at Worship Foundations Int’l. * from Ted Rastatter, leader of our India team: Our 2009 trip to South India furthered our commitment... (more)

Josie's Report On Her Trip To India
Posted: 12/15/2009 | 0 Comments
For Josie's thoughts on what God did in and through her during the trip to India with YWAM's Sandy Hoffman, click here.... (more)

Worship Mentor Gathering 2009
Posted: 10/27/2009 | 0 Comments
Oct. 11-13 a group of worship and arts leaders gathered outside of Chicago to hear from God and just be together. It's amazing how rare it is to see leaders/pastors (especially those who have been around for a while and maybe reached a certain level of influence) taking time to receive and be refreshed in a posture... (more)

Hearing From God
Posted: 10/23/2009 | 0 Comments
check this out. pastor from Illinois talking about the fundamentals of leadership... (more)

Worship Foundations Back In India
Posted: 9/24/2009 | 0 Comments
Josie Leung, our global impact coordinator, should be landing in Mumbai, India right about now, 11a central time. She's traveling with Sandy Hoffman and his assistant to encourage believers and musicians at a YWAM School of Worship in Lonavala (www.uofnlonavala.... (more)

WFI Board Mtg.
Posted: 9/19/2009 | 0 Comments
Sitting here with the Worship Foundations board of directors. Great time. Great people. Pray for us/them. Martin... (more)

Birthdays
Posted: 9/01/2009 | 3 Comments
I'd especially be interested in hearing your thoughts on this entry. I've been thinking....our worship gatherings are much like birthday parties, or at least should be. This analogy isn't fully applicable but is in many ways. I'll just give one. You can suggest others. &nb... (more)

Speaking Of India....
Posted: 8/04/2009 | 0 Comments
Hey friends. A quick note about a possible opportunity for WFI staff to serve in India next month. I've had the privilege to know Sandy Hoffman for a few years now. He's been a friend, colleague, and fellow worshiper as a part of the worship mentor network. You can find out ... (more)

Near Death…or Near Life.
Posted: 7/10/2009 | 0 Comments
a post trip entry from the India team.... Well the trip itself has ended and we have returned home, we are all quite tired and have been stretched greatly both physically, spiritually, and mentally. While it is a great feeling to be returning home to loved ones, it is also terribly hard to leave.... (more)

India Team Updates
Posted: 6/30/2009 | 0 Comments
here are a few entries from the India team. They're now in Chennai and have been without internet for a few days so these posts are a bit old.... June 26 post: Tonight we have another show at Opus. The owners asked us to come back after the show on Monday night. Friday night will be a lot busier, so... (more)

Prayer For India Team
Posted: 6/24/2009 | 0 Comments
from Josie.... Our India team is on the ground and will be there for another week or so. It was such a pleasure to finally meet the people behind the applications and to put faces to names. Even though we only had less than 12 hours face-to-face, we were able to cover basic logistics, talk a little about what a h... (more)

India Team
Posted: 6/23/2009 | 0 Comments
Check out the entertaining and informative musings of this great group of really, cool people.... http://reclaimingelephants.com/... (more)

Note From Josie Leung, Global Impact Coordinator
Posted: 6/16/2009 | 0 Comments
Here's a brief intro/update from Josie. I asked her to focus more on what's she's been up to personally in addition to her WFI work.... Hello from the newest member of the WFI team! Since this is a personal update, I’ll give you a brief run down on what’s been keeping me busy beyond the sco... (more)

Quick Update
Posted: 5/21/2009 | 0 Comments
Hey friends. This past weekend, the WFI board of directors met here on the campus of Peninsula Community Church where I serve as worship and arts pastor. We had a great time together. It was a great balance of planning and just being together as participants in this mission and organization. ... (more)

The Right Questions
Posted: 4/23/2009 | 0 Comments
I love my son. Please be patient if you’re having a conversation with me and I begin to incessantly talk about my wife and son. It’s one of my favorite hobbies. What I enjoy m... (more)

Holy Thatching
Posted: 3/25/2009 | 6 Comments
Greetings all. Yesterday was a great day. As Emily and I were chatting over dinner last night, I made a statement that was original to me but that you’ve probably thought of many times. I’m a bit slow. You see, the majority part of my waking hours had been spent attempt... (more)

Part 2 Of Chris' Discovery Trip To China
Posted: 2/17/2009 | 0 Comments
In my last email I shared my time in the first leg of our trip in Y. From there our large group broke up into smaller teams of 4-5. We travelled to the city of L with our host. It took all day to get there with a bus ride and 2 flights. Our first meal in this city was dinner at Pizza Hut! How bout that?! ... (more)

Chris' Discovery Trip To East Asia Part 1
Posted: 2/02/2009 | 0 Comments
Greetings. I realized in preparing for today's posting that I had forgotten to post Chris' recap of his trip to China back in May. He was over there to meet potential hosts for our global impact teams and potential sending partners from campus ministries here in the States. We're always lookin... (more)

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year
Posted: 12/29/2008 | 0 Comments
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!! Greetings friends. Another update on the ministry of Worship Foundations Int’l. I’m just coming off my first Christmas season here at Peninsula Community Church. It was a full one…both in schedule and meaning. In the midst, I wa... (more)

Wfi Team In West Asia
Posted: 11/25/2008 | 0 Comments
Hey friends. I hope your day is going well and that you are seeing the Spirit of Christ speaking and moving all around. God is clearly at work over in West Asia. We have a team of four over there with the assignment to encourage and build up musicians whom God introduces to them....musicians who are seeking to be fait... (more)

From Fusion In Dallas
Posted: 11/15/2008 | 3 Comments
Hey friends. Sitting in the lobby of Irving Bible Church at Fusion as the Robbie Seay Band leads in worship. Fusion is a conference for 20 and 30-somethings. The Holy Spirit absolutely brought it through Francis Chan yesterday and is getting ready to reveal Himself yet again. Many things are stirring... (more)

Samuel Question
Posted: 11/04/2008 | 3 Comments
Hey all. Don't forget to check back a few days after the initial posting to see any comments. There were some rich and wonderful comment postings to the last blog entitled, "Life is pain and it's good." So check them out and make comments of your own. Thanks! And for this posting..... Is anyone besides me a bit myst... (more)

Life Is Pain....and It's Good.
Posted: 10/28/2008 | 5 Comments
This will be a longer entry than usual. It’s more of an article than a blog posting. I’d love you’re your feedback on the below. Thanks for reading and walking this life with me. And a bit of a warning, the below might seem a bit depressing. For me, it’s not at all. ... (more)

Highlights Of The Past Ministry Year
Posted: 10/21/2008 | 0 Comments
Hey all. Moving from theological blogland to a quick update. This has been the best year yet for Worship Foundations Int'l in terms of ministry effect. The below will be in our annual report if you receive it, but I thought I'd post a few highlights... we, for the first time, filled al... (more)

Near God
Posted: 9/25/2008 | 3 Comments
Before I post my article, let me take a minute to spout off, “Can we all just calm down!” I see a lot of fear these days. And, it’s deep fear…not only from pre-believers but also followers of Christ. Are we placing our trust in the name of our God or in horses and chariots and mark... (more)

Judah
Posted: 9/10/2008 | 8 Comments
In that I'm the blog guy, we've gone a month without a post due to a super fun time in my life that has put my focus elsewhere. Meet Judah. Genesis 29:35 (except for the part about no more children). Judah sounds like the Hebrew word for "praise," which is what we're doing right now. Bo... (more)

Amazing Grace
Posted: 8/07/2008 | 0 Comments
This weekend was absolutely incredible. There really aren’t even words to explain all that’s in my heart from the last 4 days…some moments were too precious to try to wrap words around at all. We took a break from our responsibilities in the town we’ve been in and headed back to the capital city. We... (more)

A Movement Of The Nations For His Name And Renown
Posted: 8/03/2008 | 0 Comments
Hello to the other side of the world! Ni how ma? (For those of you are wondering what that means it is how are you in Chinese). I am absolutely amazing! God is my joy, my peace, my comfort, and he is my rest. This weekend was a pretty miraculous weekend. We left the school on Thursday by bus to head to KL for... (more)

A Soaked Spunge In SE Asia
Posted: 7/25/2008 | 0 Comments
I've been in SE Asia 10 days now and am just today getting to my first blog post. Initially I wasn't able to even check my .mac email or update my homepage because the browsers on the computers here don't support .mac, then in the last coupl... (more)

Declaring His Name
Posted: 7/21/2008 | 0 Comments
Okay, so I know I just wrote yesterday morning but yesterday was such a packed day I had to write about it and share it with you. God is GREAT! Thank you Lord for always knowing what we need when we need it. Thank you for putting us where you want us. So Yesterday after classes Melissa, April, and I took bik... (more)

You're The God Of This City
Posted: 7/16/2008 | 0 Comments
Ross posted some great photos on his blog. Check them out in addition to his post below. http://rylivinthelife.blogspot.com/ You're the God of this city... ... (more)

All I Need By Amber Williams
Posted: 7/13/2008 | 0 Comments
Hello GBC Family and everyone else!I first want to start by saying that this isn't going to be just a simple blog. Alot has happened to me and through me since I got to SE Asia. Before I came on the trip I asked God to stretch me and boy has he. I asked him to grow me into a reflection of him moreso then ever. God is stretc... (more)

From India To SE Asia
Posted: 7/08/2008 | 0 Comments
Below are a few blog postings from Omar, one of our SE Asia team members. These entries might seem a bit incongruous since they've been edited for length and security. Enjoy.... July 3, 2008This morning, we landed in SE Asia safe and sound. After the morning in a hub... (more)

Ted's Final India Postings
Posted: 6/27/2008 | 0 Comments
Here are a few of Ted's blog postings. Ted was the leader of the India team. He's home in Dayton now while part of the team has moved on to SE Asia where Melissa will be joining them. ::closing Hong Kong, 07.03.08:: S... (more)

Global Impact Teams In India And SE Asia
Posted: 6/17/2008 | 1 Comments
Our teams have finished their work/assignment in India and are now in SE Asia. I'll copy a few of the postings from team members over the coming days. Here's one from Josie, the team leader. This was posted on the last day of training. I'll catch you up soon so that you're reading more updated posts ... (more)

Global Impact Training And Plane Thought
Posted: 6/13/2008 | 1 Comments
Well, as I wrote in the last posting, I guess my brain was tired....because it's been over a month since the last post. I'm in Owensboro for global impact team training. On Tuesday, we'll drop off two teams (in one) at the Nashville airport to head to India and SE Asia (if you ask me in person, I... (more)

Santa Fe Worship Mentor Gathering
Posted: 5/08/2008 | 7 Comments
My brain is tired. I’m returning from the Santa Fe worship mentor gathering where about 23 of us gathered to be together before God…to hear from God…to encourage each other with our presence and words…to sharpen (or, in some ca... (more)

"never Felt Busy"....just Active
Posted: 5/02/2008 | 5 Comments
And one final thought from my trip to Austin. Eugene Peterson uttered these words, “I never felt busy” as a pastor. Are you joking me?! How many of us can say that? I’m good at throwing out arbitrary percentages and here’s another….I think I can confidently suggest that... (more)

The Small Things
Posted: 4/30/2008 | 7 Comments
And more from the trip to Austin. First, let me take a minute to say that my brother-in-law, Lloyd, is a pilot for AirTran, which is a growing and quality airline. We love AirTran. But on my way to Austin, I was flying Continenta... (more)

Forget Your Dreams
Posted: 4/19/2008 | 2 Comments
“Forget your dreams.” – Eugene Peterson I recently attended the Transforming Culture: a vision for the church and the arts symposium in Austin, TX. It was a time of needed profession... (more)

Prayer Of Job
Posted: 3/31/2008 | 2 Comments
I pray that the lamp of Christ has shone on your head and His intimate friendship has blessed you. This blessing comes from the language of Job in chapter 29. I’ve been reading through Job recently…some difficult reading, indeed. Basically, you have five friends questioning eac... (more)

Board Of Directors' Meeting And New Staff.
Posted: 3/24/2008 | 0 Comments
Hey all. Well, I just had one of those wonderful moments we all have where I worked for quite a while on something only to be "timed out" of our admin. site so I lost the work. Praise God. I\'ll give it to you in short (and will copy it in a Word doc this time before hitting "add").&nbs... (more)

Back From SE Asia
Posted: 3/05/2008 | 2 Comments
I just returned from SE Asia (this is Martin). Wow. It was an honor to have the opportunity to teach and hang with musicians from at least 12 people groups/ethnicities from all over this amazing country. The sense of community and affinity among the group was overwhelming. I was daily moved to tears ... (more)

WFI Facilitating Musicians Forum In SE Asia
Posted: 2/20/2008 | 1 Comments
Martin will be heading to SE Asia Feb. 22-29 to be a part of a musicians forum where musicians from numerous people groups and tribes from all over an undisclosed country are gathering to discuss who they can flourish more deeply in what God has called them to do. It’s a three-day contextualized worship conference hos... (more)

Worship IS About Me... Part 2
Posted: 12/18/2007 | 0 Comments
In our last post, we discussed the premise that worship IS about me. But taking it one step farther, worship is even more about WE (“us” if you like correct grammar). I once heard it said that "WE" is the language of transcendence. This was a “light bulb” statement for me. When we ... (more)

WFI Featured On The Lightstogether Homepage!
Posted: 12/06/2007 | 0 Comments
A small bit of news. Worship Foundations is being featured on the homepage of lightstogether, which everyone with an lt account uses to login! A quick note on lightstogether. At its core, LightsTogether is a “Group Centric” social network designed for the church and ministries. Church and m... (more)

Worship IS About Me
Posted: 11/28/2007 | 2 Comments
As worship leaders and writers and pastors, we have frequently spoken these words, “Worship is not about me. It’s all about God.” And, frankly, this has been a necessary step in the development of our worship theology in recent years. And it is true at its core. It is through Christ... (more)

Our RightNow.org Web Presence
Posted: 11/14/2007 | 0 Comments
Another place to find our global impact teams: http://www.rightnow.org/ServeNow/Default.aspx?ooid=1148&olid=-2&osid=-3&orid=-1 ... (more)

Global Impact Teams Announced!
Posted: 10/18/2007 | 2 Comments
Check out our global impact section to find out where we're sending bands next summer (08). If you or someone you know would be interested in playing music overseas through one of our global impact teams, we'd love to answer any questions you may have. ... (more)

Love
Posted: 10/01/2007 | 0 Comments
God's love is so beyond me. I've been learning lately of the shallowness and worldliness of my so called "love". It's becoming clear to me that my love is, very often, conditional. It's conditional upon reciprocated service, good tidings, friendship, and value added to my reputation among other thin... (more)

The End Game
Posted: 9/01/2007 | 0 Comments
I’ve been wrestling with the fundamental role of, what is in most cases termed, a worship leader in the local church. As I understand it, my role is to prepare a way for worship. Though my understanding is clear, I still have been unsettled with what that looked like exactl... (more)

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