There is a proliferation of new churches springing up in my part of the country: independent churches unaffiliated with denominations; megachurches with huge congregations requiring Sunday morning traffic control; mainstream churches offering separate worship services tailored to traditional or contemporary tastes.
I was raised in a mainstream denomination. As the granddaughter and sister of pastors, I enjoy following the whole spectrum of Bible-based churches, appreciating effective ministries of all kinds. Perhaps you, too, have been following the rapid and widespread changes in religion with genuine interest.
Beginning in high school, I enjoyed serving as a Christian singer/soloist and inspirational speaker in churches, as well as in Christian social and civic groups. After college, I enjoyed the rich privilege of touring around the United States and abroad with a small ensemble, performing a wide range of Christian music—everything from folk rock to sacred classics. The five of us were trained musicians, speakers, and devoted Christians, selected and funded by an international nondenominational Christian organization. Together, we ministered to churches, performed on radio, television, college campuses, and in concert settings.
