My Story: Worship Through Production
A Vision From Childhood
When I was five years old, I had a vision. I saw myself playing guitar, traveling the world, and telling people about Jesus. That vision has never left me. Even as a child, I knew I was called to worship and ministry, though I had no idea how it would unfold.
Growing Up in Faith & Worship
I have been a Christian for as long as I can remember. Born into a Christian home, my journey with Jesus started early—I made my own decision to follow Him at the age of three. By six, I was baptized in water, and at thirteen, I was baptized in the Holy Spirit during a youth camp.
From a young age, I wasn’t just attending church; I was actively serving. At four years old, I began running ProPresenter in kids’ church. A year later, I picked up the guitar, and by six, I was playing in the kids’ worship team. My love for music and technology grew side by side.
Learning Production Under My Dad
My introduction to production wasn’t just about technical skills—it was about relationship and curiosity. My dad ran production at my first church for the kids’ ministry, and when we moved to a new church, he took on production for the entire congregation. That’s where my journey into sound truly began.
I would sit with him as he made and repaired leads, asking every question that came to mind. I would watch him in the sound booth, asking why he made certain decisions. Those moments shaped my understanding of audio, but more importantly, they shaped my perspective on why production matters in worship.
The biggest lesson I learned from him? Clarity is the most important thing. The words being spoken and the lyrics being sung must always be heard and understood. No amount of effects, volume, or mix perfection can replace the power of clear, unhindered communication of the Gospel. That realization became the foundation of how I approach church production.
Years of Growth in Worship & Production
At thirteen, I started learning sound hands-on, applying everything I had absorbed from my dad. Over the years, I’ve led both sound and media at multiple churches while also serving as a musician. Now, at 24 years old, I have over 11 years of experience in live sound. In just the last two years, I have been involved in approximately 75 worship events, ranging from intimate gatherings of 30 people to large-scale events with up to 5,000 in attendance.
A Prophetic Vision
A couple of years ago, I had a powerful encounter with the Lord. I saw the face of a Middle Eastern man, cut, bruised, and bleeding—beaten beyond recognition (Isaiah 52:14). Beneath His face, I saw the words:
“Jesus, You’re Beautiful.”
I asked the Father what He was trying to show me. He reminded me of 1 Samuel 16:7:
“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Then He spoke something profound to me:
“Seeing my Son bearing all past, present, and future sins—becoming sin itself—is beautiful, because it means I can be in perfect relationship with you again.”
That moment forever changed the way I see worship. Worship isn’t just about the sound, the lights, or the production—it’s about seeing Jesus for who He truly is and responding to Him with everything we have.
Walking in the Calling
Looking back, I can see how God has been leading me toward this calling from the beginning. That childhood vision of traveling the world and telling people about Jesus is still alive in me today. But I now understand that worship is more than just playing an instrument or singing—it’s something we can express in every aspect of what we do, including production.
Today, I believe I am walking in the early steps of that calling—equipping churches to bridge the gap between worship and production, helping tech teams see that what they do is not just a task but an act of worship. My heart is to see church production teams encounter Jesus, not just facilitate an experience for others.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about the mix, the lighting, or the visuals. It’s about one thing:
Jesus, You’re Beautiful.
