A couple months ago I received a really encouraging note from Steven Brewster:
I can not wait to see what happens with you guys. I am watching and and cheering you on from a distance. If there is anything I can do to assist you guys, please let me know.
Hmmm… Well since Steven is the Senior Director of Marketing for Integrity Music and we were looking for a Worship Arts Director I figured he might have a few ideas.
The next day Steven posted this on his blog:
Do you want to lead worship as a profession? Paul Stewart is developing a dynamic ministry and is looking for a little help. Check this link and hit him up. Game On.
After this post I received quite a few resumes. One of them was from Chris Kretzu. Chris was in transition from his previous dual role as Worship & Arts / College Pastor at South Hills Church in Corona, CA.
After a few phone calls we decided to fly Chris and his wife Es out to Des Moines.
It was an incredible weekend.
Chris did a wonderful job connecting with our launch team and leading us in worship (you can read his thoughts here) and they were really impressed with some of the more progressive technology they discovered in Des Moines.
Most importantly Chris and Es are an incredible couple with a passion for Jesus and his mission.
I am so happy to announce that after much prayer and consideration Chris and Es (who has never
lived outside of Corona, California) will be moving to Des Moines to help us
launch The Gateway Church!
Chris and Es are a huge piece of the church planting puzzle. Chris will oversee the music, art and technology in the main auditorium and help to create expressions of worship that lead people into tangible encounters with God.
I can't tell you how exhilarating it is to watch God put all of these pieces together. September 13th is going to be amazing!
And thanks again Steven Brewster!