"Harmonizing Faith: A Pastor's Journey as a Musician"

How do you balance the demands of your roles as a pastor and a musician? 

So, I've been reflecting on the importance of finding balance in my life and taking care of my health. It's been a learning process, but I've come to realize that saying yes to everything isn't necessary. As a musician myself, I love supporting my friends and the up-and-coming talent around me. So, whenever I receive an invitation to participate in something, I ask myself if it's something that I really need to be a part of or if it's an opportunity to showcase some new talent.

To make this decision, I often ask this question: Has God given me the green light to lend my voice to this space? If the answer is yes, then I'll definitely be there. However, if my presence isn't essential or there's an opportunity for someone else to take part, then I'll usually pass it on. It's a liberating feeling to realize that I don't have to be at everything and that it's okay to prioritise the events that really matter.

What message do you hope to convey through Music? 

As a worship leader and artist, it's crucial for me to impart a message of hope in every performance. Whether I am leading worship or sharing my original songs, I want people to leave with the knowledge that there is hope. It's not always about explicitly promoting Jesus as hope, but rather leaving people with a sense of encouragement and positivity. After more than 25 years in this industry, my goal is for my music to provide a space for people to experience the presence of God and receive the hope they need in their lives.

What message do you hope to convey through your music?

The message I hope to convey through my music is the message of HOPE. Whether it's a worship song, a song telling a story or a love song my greatest desire is that my music would inspire hope.

How has your faith influenced your musical style and lyrics? 

Being that my greatest desire is for people to experience hope through my music, this derives from my faith in God who is our eternal hope. With God all things are possible and my faith in Christ drives the why and how of how I write songs, lead songs and story tell through my music

What advice would you give to aspiring musicians who are also passionate about their faith? 

Keep your inspiration flowing from your place of faith. Life will try and detour you to be inspired by current events and social matters and while music has always been an instrument that speaks into these places and spaces, remember to speak into them from the faith you have in Jesus..

What can we expect from you in the future? Any upcoming music projects or live performances?

My music ministry and career has been predominantly to the Latin market and all my recordings have been in Spanish. God has opened some amazing doors where some of the platforms include an English speaking audience and I will be dropping my first English speaking album this Fall 2023