Session Description
Much has been made about “blended” worship and ”balanced” worship as we attempt to rid ourselves of the ugly effects of worship wars. Kelly believes that, rather than separate ourselves into differing worship camps, we should adopt The Indigenous Worship Voice© instead. He talks about truly being ourselves as we try to make sense of God among us. We don't have to be like anyone else. We don't have to imitate or “keep up” with other churches that seem to be “doing worship” better than we are! We are simply allowed to be truly unique, devout, and expressive in our worship.
Kelly Ballard
Kelly Ballard has a heart for the healthy worship life of the local church. His experience in vocational worship ministry has taken him on the road, into the studio, to camps and conference centers, and onto university and seminary campuses. He holds music and religion degrees from Warner Pacific College and a Doctor of Ministry (Leadership and Spiritual Formation) from George Fox University.
Kelly lives near Portland, Oregon, where he serves as Lead Pastor at Cedar Mill Bible Church. He also leads BeyondWorship, a worship arts coaching organization. He is married to Frayne and is father to Dex, Kyle and Kenny. Kelly enjoys mountaineering, basketball, reading, writing, and traveling
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Much has been made about “blended” worship and ”balanced” worship as we attempt to rid ourselves of the ugly effects of worship wars. Kelly believes that, rather than separate ourselves into differing worship camps, we should adopt The Indigenous Worship Voice© instead. He talks about truly being ourselves as we try to make sense of God among us. We don't have to be like anyone else. We don't have to imitate or “keep up” with other churches that seem to be “doing worship” better than we are! We are simply allowed to be truly unique, devout, and expressive in our worship.
Kelly Ballard
Kelly Ballard has a heart for the healthy worship life of the local church. His experience in vocational worship ministry has taken him on the road, into the studio, to camps and conference centers, and onto university and seminary campuses. He holds music and religion degrees from Warner Pacific College and a Doctor of Ministry (Leadership and Spiritual Formation) from George Fox University.
Kelly lives near Portland, Oregon, where he serves as Lead Pastor at Cedar Mill Bible Church. He also leads BeyondWorship, a worship arts coaching organization. He is married to Frayne and is father to Dex, Kyle and Kenny. Kelly enjoys mountaineering, basketball, reading, writing, and traveling
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