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CHRISTIAN SONGWRITERS

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Featured Christian Songwriter !!!

I have a huge respect for the ministry of Christian songwriters.
Here are a few who we've had the honor
of being in contact with over the years:

Ralph with Bill Gaither
December 2, 2004 
Christmas Homecoming.  Worcester, MA

Bill & Gloria Gaither (Because He Lives, He Touched Me, Something Beautiful)
Cheri Keaggy (There Is Joy In The Lord, We Have Come To Worship Him)    Cheri Keaggy
Randy Rothwell (worship leader at numerous large-group gatherings)    WholeHearted Worship
Noel Paul Stookey (from Peter, Paul and Mary.  Wrote "The Wedding Song")
Martin Ball (worship leader/songwriter on Integrity's "Come To The Throne")
John Sellers (You Are Crowned With Many Crowns, Let God Arise)
Marty Nystrom (As The Deer, Come To The Table)
Bob Kilpatrick (Lord, Be Glorified)   Bob Kilpatrick
Frank Hernandez (I Will Bless The Lord, He Is Good)
Ian "Ishmael" Smale (Father God I Wonder)    Ishmael
Lenny Smith (Our God Reigns)    New Jerusalem Music
Lynn DeShazo (More Precious Than Silver, Be Magnified)
Mark Altrogge (I Stand In Awe Of You, I'm Forever Grateful)
Gary Sadler (Ancient Of Days, A Place At Your Altar, You Reign)
Tom Fettke (writer and arranger of some of the best choir pieces!)
Bob Kauflin (You Have Been Given)

Ralph, with Gloria Gaither (at Congress 2004)

Graham Kendrick ("Knowing You", "Shine, Jesus, Shine", "The Servant King", 
"Meekness And Majesty", "Amazing Love",  "God With Us"  and so many other  classics)    

During two conversations, Graham shared with me 
his thoughts on songwriting and publishing.  I praise God for 
the many ways He has used Graham to strengthen people around the world...

Graham Kendrick Web Site

John W. Peterson (the "dean of modern hymnwriters! "  wrote Heaven Came Down, So Send I You,  
It Took A Miracle, Surely Goodness and Mercy, Shepherd Of Love, Jesus Is The Friend Of Sinners, 
over 1000 songs and 30+ cantatas)

In November 2002, John was gracious enough to talk for over an hour with me, 
sharing stories about hymnwriters he has known
and offering his advice on publishing & songwriting.
Such a priceless conversation  !!!

"I enjoyed listening to the CD.   You have written some fine songs...

Ralph, the Lord has given you great talent 
and the opportunity to use that talent for Him. 
I pray He will guide and bless in all aspects of your ministry as you proceed.

I appreciate your friendship.   Sincerely,  John W. Peterson"

Visit John's Web Site

Gerrit Gustafson
(composer of "Only By Grace", "Into Your Courts We Come", "Lord We Welcome You", 
"I Hear Angels" and many other classic songs)   wrote in our guestbook, ...

 

" Ralph -- and other fellow worshipers --
Never underestimate the power of a song.
Even a very simple song can be a life changing instrument in God's hand.
In fact, the Scripture says that 'the Lord is our strength and our song.'
Think about that... He is our song!   It's more than words and music... it's Jesus!

I want to personally commend you in how you have faithfully provided a service
to communicate songs between songwriters and worshipers.
It enriches the life of the Church.    Blessings,

Gerrit Gustafson"  WholeHearted Worship

Rick Founds (writer of "Lord I Lift Your Name On High")  wrote...

"Ralph, Salutations and Howdy's from Southern California....
... you've got a great site there bro! I've got it book marked and will be returning often....
may God's continued blessing be upon you and your ministry for His Name's sake! - Rick"

FYI... Rick wrote a great song, with Elton Smith, called "Nothing Can Compare"

Visit Rick Found's Web Site
 

Lenny LeBlanc (writer of "Above All" and "There Is None Like You")  said...

"Hey Ralph... Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. 
I pray my heart will always be surrendered to the Lord. 
Blessings to you and your family."

Visit Lenny LeBlanc's Web Site

Paul Baloche  (writer of "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" and "Above All"),  wrote...

"Thank you for your words of encouragement...  Finish well!"

Visit Paul & Rita Baloche's Web Site

Chuck Girard  (one of the first Contemporary Christian music artists, 
and former member of Love Song,  writer of "Sometimes Alleluia" 
and "Lay Your Burden Down")

Many thanks, Chuck,  for including a link from your web site to ours !!!

http://www.chuck.org/chucks_links.html