AIR @ WCCC:

After prayer and discussion utilizing the above criteria, our Search Team, led by Mark Koerner (thanks Mark for a great job!) recommended six individuals (subsequently approved by David Vaughan, the Elder Compensation Team and Elders) to be formally called to be permanent Artists in Residence. They have accepted.

Those six (in no particular order of ranking) are: Paula Stefanovich, Denver Bierman, Titus Chapman, Jaci Velasquez, Alisa Childers, and Michael Boggs. An awesome lineup, wouldn't you agree!!? A team of variety, diversity, energy, and humility.

We were originally thinking we would limit our AIR rotation to four or five, but because of the wonderful feedback, ability, likeability, and connection evidenced by all these individuals, we agreed to go with a team of six. From time to time we will schedule an artist who has led in the past, but is not a member of our AIR rotation. (Michael O'Brien is an example. He will be here to lead worship on October 23/24 weekend, and also share an 'Encore concert' that Sunday night as well!)

We believe the AIR program is a "win-win' for our church, as well as the artists selected. We get fantastic people to lead us in worship each weekend, as well as a broadened outreach opportunity, and they have a church home which provides support and community, while also allowing them to pursue their other performing/recording careers. Our hope and prayer is that week by week, you will continue building better and deeper relationships with these gifted artists. Please make them feel welcome!

I will continue to support and schedule our AIRs, as well as prepare and rehearse our bands, vocal teams, choir, and production teams during the week as Minister of Music, Service Programming, and Business Administration. I will also stand ready to lead worship on any weekend where a scheduled AIR experiences an unexpected delay or weather cancelation on a particular weekend.

How cool is this? Way...!!