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Thank you for your interest in booking me for your next soaking/worship styled outreach, church event, women's retreat, healing room, or other special event. I know this might seem like a lot of info to both read and consider, but I wholeheartedly believe that when everyone is on the same page, and have their expectations spelled out at the beginning, the greater chance that things will go smoothly and the real reason for our working together - worship onto the King of Kings - will be a joy and success for all involved.
I have a deep passion for soaking and drawing people into a deeper intimacy with their Heavenly Daddy God. Ministering on that kind of honest, raw, vulnerable level is my very heart. If you haven't already done so, please link over to the Music/Soaking page and listen to my streaming soaking first. This is a true representation of the style of worship and soaking you can expect from me if I am leading soaking.
I am also available to lead worship or lead prophetic worship and sing over people with your house band, provided there is more than adequate prep and practice time beforehand to make this success, and we are on the same page with the type of worship and which songs will be done jointly. I would also ask that if you would like me to worship with your house band, that they be seasoned and able to flow and remain flexible. I have no requirements as to what kind of, or how many instruments, play. Every sound is unto the Lord, even if it's just one.
In filling out the general contact form below, please include the following information if you are looking to book me for an event:
1. Specific type of event
2. Location of the event (Is it a church? Park? Indoors or out?)
3. Date/Time of event
4. Duration of time you'd like me to lead the soaking/worship time
If you are just sending a general contact, comment, or to ask about CD sales, disregard the specifics asked above, of course.
Here are some other FAQs that will be very helpful as you plan my involvement:
1. What kind of a sound/flavor can you expect when I lead soaking, and/or worship for your event or service? As stated above, the streaming soaking and my individual play list will really give you a good feel of my style, heart, and the types of songs I write and minister with. I very much lean toward the Holy Spirit to guide my song choices and obviously, prophetic flow. I come in with no agenda, but to seek His face and make Jesus' love known and poured out. At times my soaking may be quiet and reflective, while at other times it could be more intense, proclaiming and calling to open up the heavens. I am very sensitive to your needs, of course. but ultimately, I follow the Holy Spirit. If you have a request that I feel is against what the Holy Spirit wants to do, I will respectfully let you know that I wouldn't feel comfortable going in that direction, and I would expect that you also respect my ear for His voice and edification. I pray that all of these expectations be discussion prior to booking so we know we're a good fit for each other. I would also expect to meet and pray with your pastor(s) prior to worship or the event, and get to know each other's heart.
2. When I lead soaking, do I play my own original songs, or songs that others will know? I will always play my own original songs. That will also include the "new songs" that the Holy Spirit brings forth, as well. I can not play popular requests, such as other songs you might hear corporately on a Sunday morning. If I am leading a more praise and worship style with your house band, then I can sing the familiar Sunday morning songs. Again, I require more than a Sunday morning before service for practice for this. Please secure the time (plus location, equipment, etc.), preferably the day before, for a pratice at least 3 hours in length for a typical 45-1 hour praise and worship set, so we all can gel and become familiar with each other to make the worship a success and not a hinderance. I would require that your house band still have it's instrumentalist worship leader in place, and playing both for practice, and on that Sunday (or event date), for I would NOT be playing keys with your house band. I am also open to co-leading praise and worship with your vocal worship leader, provided they also are very flexible, seasoned, and open to the same. It would be great if your house band had BGV's that could hold solid harmonies, as I would do the same while co-leading. I am very much a team player, but I do wish for everyone to give God their preparation and excellence in worship.
3. Do you have a fee for your services? I do not have a fee for leading soaking/worship; however, I do ask that all my travel-related expenses be covered and paid in advance of travel, understandibly. I would be very appreciative if you choose to bless me with an honorarium, which will go toward continuing and sowing into my ministry, and other ministries and missions that I support.
4. Do you bring a band? No, I do not bring a band with me, but I am available to lead yours vocally. Please see intro paragraph, and #2 above, especially.
5. How many people travel with you? My husband will be with me wherever I travel. There will be times when our 2 children will also travel with us, when necessary. My husband is a big part of our ministry, and it's exciting that we get to travel together and serve God in this way. He is my immediate prayer and protection covering, as well as, he is my sound engineer. Nearing 30 years in sound engineering and design in both the live and studio arenas, he will be working with your sound/tech person to make sure all the technical aspects are in place before we confirm, and after we arrive. He's also there to sow into your team, and is available to give instruction on running and mixing sound in a live setting.
6. Many musicians have certain sound requirements; what do you require? I will always bring my own in-ear buds, hand held mic, and wrap-around mic. I may not use my hand held mic if you do have one. However, when I lead soaking, I will always use my wrap around mic. To play keys, I require a full 88-keyboard/piano in excellent tuned working order as I do not travel outside the local area with my studio workstation. I will need 2 music stands of similar height and width. If leading soaking, I prefer to have low lighting all around, but with adequate lighting on my keys and music stands. Having a personal mixer to which I can plug my in-ears is also preferred, such would include an Aviom or Furman system. If not, a floor monitor is fine.
7. Are we required to provide lodging and meals for you? That would always be appreciated, although that doesn't mean that we require any or all home-cooked meals by any means. This simply falls into the category of having expenses covered by reasonable standards.