Randy Adams was an original member of contemporary Christian music group Dallas Holm and Praise from 1975 to 1982, participating in every project the group recorded during that time, including the RIAA gold certified "Hey, I'm a Believer", which featured the first recording of "Rise Again", "Tell 'Em Again", "All That Matters", "This is My Story", and "I Saw the Lord".

In 1982, Randy Adams joined with Rodriguez Communications to construct and operate two recording facilities; Sierra Recording in Fort Worth, and Future Audio in Dallas. After 5 years, AdamSound was formed as an independent audio production company, and we began concentrating on location recordings of church choirs and praise and worship music. In 1999 we began construction of a new tracking, overdub, mixing facility in partnership with Christ For The Nations, a bible college located in Dallas, Texas.

Sion Alford serves as the Executive Worship Pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. Giving oversight to one of the most influential worship departments in the United States, Sion oversees a staff of 14 psalmist and worship leaders in one of the nation’s fasted growing churches.

Sion is also the founder of 24/7Worship Ministries located in Arlington, Texas, as well as the founder of Heart of Zion Music and 24/7Worship Music. Sion travels around the globe ministering through Word and song to congregations as well as praise and worship teams who desire an intimacy with God that goes beyond the music to a place of continual relationship with the Father. 

Both Sion and his wife Shannon are known internationally for their unique writing style of praise and worship music. Since 1995, this duo of praise and worship ministry has recorded seven projects that have been met with phenomenal response worldwide.

 

Keith Banks is a global worship teacher and drummer known for his worship teachings and prophetic worship drumming. He has taught or ministered at worship conferences, seminars, live recordings, TV appearances, concerts, oversea outreach missions and local churches. Keith is a graduate and licensed minister of Christ For The Nations Institute and holds a Bachelors in Business Management from Dallas Baptist University. Keith is on staff at Christ For The Nations Institute and travels with Klaus Kuehn and Marco Barrientos ministering in worship.

Matthew Barr is a multimedia designer currently living in Dallas, who is passionate about communication through graphic arts. After several years of pursuing the graphic arts through multiple capacities and building a background in business and communication, Matthew began Eyegate Media—a unique partnership of creative people who value visual expression and effective communication. He began this partnership out of a desire to have a place where freelance creatives could have organizational support, as well as freedom of expression and strength through collaboration. Outside of Eyegate Media, Matthew has partnered with several ministries and organizations to help them communicate more effectively through multimedia. Matthew sees the creative arts as a powerful tool for reaching people with the clear and undeniably life changing message of the Gospel.

Megan Bream is a recent Christ For The Nations graduate who has been working at the Gordon Lindsay House of Prayer since January of 2008.  Her passion for prayer began through participating in prayer and worship at her church and grew as she participated on a worship and prayer team while studying for a year at IHOP, Kansas City.  She has a desire to see people committed to continual prayer so that God’s kingdom can be advanced on the earth.

A restless and industrious person under disciplines; with the best nature of an artist. To break molds and paradigms in search for his own style is part of his life. This is Carlos. Painter, sculptor and designer. In his brilliant path, he has incorporated the knowledge that comes from the light and has discarded anything that interferes with his growth and the path that he is walking on. He learns, enriches and delivers a consolidated work to the spectator. Nobody knows the hours of invested effort, but we all feel the strength that we can see in the canvass, wood or metal.  We imagine a possible interpretation. Our perceptions defer, but in the end we have the certainty that the piece we have before us is worthy of contemplation. Carloz travels from figurative to abstract. He has not detached himself completely from recognizable forms although he has decided to distort them to the human eye to show that the identified forms are unnecessary in the presence of God. The sense of his work goes beyond any practice, school, or technique. Generously projecting an orientation to wisdom and showing his position in this world and the inevitable commitment with the Truth.

He has dedicated himself to create a high quality work, through the research of different techniques and the search for expression, with the purpose to evoke subjects that will touch the deepest part of the human being, both spiritually and emotionally, through different disciplines like sculpture and painting. He is quite convinced that talent is a gift from heaven and must be well used in relationship with his environment. Should be multiplied, and to give that gift back is his compromise. Using that gift to talk about his relationship with God is a necessity.

The sculptures and paintings of Carlos Cazares have been exhibited in different spaces of Sonora and Jalisco, in Mexico; also in Indianapolis and Arizona (Museo de Arte Chicano), and in the United States. His work is permanently exhibited in Hermosillo, in Sinomex an Israelite Company (sculpture in metal, 1999); Instituto Alerce (sculpture and mural, 1999) and Gándara Hotels (sculpture in metal and stone, 2000).

For more information about Carlos, his accomplishments and his art, visit:

http://www.carloscazares.com/Art/Home.html

Dustin and Dorothy Anne Dauenhauer are the founders of Defining Moments, Inc. a training organization for the performing arts and practical ministry. They have been in ministry for over ten years and have traveled nationally and abroad. Both are CFNI alumni and also the Directors of The Remnant, a traveling worship and drama ministry at the school. As emerging leaders in the field of the arts they have a unique way of connecting with audiences from all ages with the use of music, comedy, dialogue, human video and dance. Dustin and Dorothy Anne have two beautiful children named Aidan and Aliyah. Together they travel and minister as a family and their passion is to seek and save the lost and encourage the church.

Brendon Edwards is a passionate worship leader who has helped lead many people to encounter God through worship in many different areas of their spiritual journey.  Brendon has degrees in music and theology from South Plains College and from Christ For The Nations Institute and has served as the worship leader for Obed-Edom, a worship team at Youth For The Nations that led many young people into the presence of God.  Brendon is currently pursuing his calling to lead worship in Dallas, TX and is part of a growing church that is focused on developing people through relationship.

Arlene Friesen has served in music ministry at Christ For The Nations since her student days in the 1970s, participating in music outreaches, teaching piano lessons and later helping to develop the music department at Glaubenszentrum, the CFNI campus in Germany. Her love of song and music was developed in a family environment where devotional singing was practiced and classical training encouraged, and the fruit of those seeds has been scattered in more than twenty nations. A graduate of CFNI, ORU, and Dallas Baptist University, Arlene is currently planting seeds into future generations, as music instructor and Director of Music Education at Christ For The Nations, Dallas, TX.

Juliann M. Garbowsky, a New Jersey native, is a student at Christ For The Nations Institute. She is passionate to see God's presence known through her life, worship and drumming. She is a self-taught drummer that has played for seven years and has been involved in churches across the world. God has used her drumming in weekly services, special events and recordings. Juliann is enthusiastic to share with others the knowledge and wisdom that she has experienced and desires to see prophetic worship engage churches like wildfire, through the proper training, teaching, and practicing. "It is such an amazingly important aspect to connect with God through our worship. Otherwise, we are simply doing song services." It is easy to see the fire, love and passion Juliann has for God solely by watching her play drums weekly, at Christ for the Nations. Juliann is currently interning at her local church in Dallas, TX under the teaching of Jeff Sparkman at Trinity Church. She is excited to learn more about the worship and music ministry.

Brian and Jenn Johnson are the worship pastors at Bethel Church in Redding, California. They have written numerous songs such as O Taste And See and Where You Go I’ll Go, which have become favorites in churches worldwide. Their simple approach for God and life shows in their worship and teaching. They have a very creative and modern sound while never losing their worship soul.

Jaycee Jennings is the Director of Youth Ministries of Christ for the Nations Institute.  He oversees Youth For The Nations camp which reaches to over 4000 teenagers each summer. He also directs the School of Youth Ministry which trains, equips and launches students to become youth specialists.  Jaycee has been involved in youth & young adult ministry for over 20 years as a youth evangelist, creative arts specialist; youth group consultant, bible college instructor and youth pastor.

Through the use of humor, technology and solid biblical examples, Jaycee captivates this current generation with the relevant gospel of Jesus Christ. His years of experience not only make him an effective communicator to teenagers, but also generational leaders around the world.

He has a beautiful wife named Anna and three wonderful children named Zachariah, Micah and Malea.  Jaycee and his family are passionate and committed in reaching this generation.

Jason is a graduate of Christ For The Nations and has served the Gordon Lindsay House of Prayer since it’s inception in the fall of 2007. He feels the most important place he could be is in the place of prayer and ministering before the Lord, and through that birth change in cities and nations. He also enjoys bringing his passion for prayer to his local church in Arlington where he serves with his wife Lina.

Bradley Knight began his career as a church musician at the age of 12 as the church accompanist where his father served as Minister of Music.  His God-given abilities led him to Lee University where he sang with the prestigious acapella ensemble, The Voices Of Lee.  He also began to study commercial music production under the legendary Lari Goss (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Christ Church Choir, Gaither Vocal Band).  Eventually Bradley ended up in Nashville at age 21 as the musical director for the Christ Church Choir.  While there, he began a career in choral arranging, and over the last 10 years has become one of the most sought after arrangers and musicians in the world of church choirs.  His energetic and passionate arrangements propel choirs to be more than just performers; they become worship leaders.  Bradley now resides in Frisco, TX with his wife, Holly, and three daughters: Ava, Greta, and Harper.  He serves on the staff of Prestonwood Baptist Church and produces music for the 500+ volunteers in their music ministry.

Jonathan Mendoza is a graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute and the Advanced School of Worship and Technical Arts. Jonathan and his beautiful wife Katie are current residents of Dallas TX, where they both serve on staff at Christ For The Nations.  Throughout the past few years he has used his creativity to encourage and motivate people of all ages in the church through various aspects of Multi Media. Jonathan strongly believes that as children of the God that created the universe, we should be constantly creating something. His desire is to inspire the body of Christ through his pursuit of excellence in Multi Media.

Debbie Mun was born in Korea and moved to Dallas in 1989.  As a pianist, she travelled and performed in Bulgaria, Italy, Mexico and the US.  She is a graduate of the University of North Texas, and Oberlin Conservatory of Music.  In the midst of her master’s program in Cleveland Institute of Music, Debbie felt God’s strong calling into a full time ministry.  She then returned to Dallas to study at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and received a Masters Degree in Sacred Music.

Debbie has been active in music ministry since she was nine.  Before coming to Christ For The Nations in 2008, she was in South Korea for 3 years serving as a worship leader for Ministry Development International and Alpha Korea.  She has a special heart for intercession and worship.  Debbie desires a new song and a hymn of praise to our God that will cause many to see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.  She serves as the director of Mass Choir and an adjunct faculty of music at Christ For The Nations.

Zach has been teaching on the subject of worship for 14 years, first as a youth and worship pastor, then as Director of the Christ for the Nations School of Worship and Technical Arts, and currently as Pastor of Worship Development at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas.

Zach began his career as an English teacher and brings a background in poetry to his songwriting.  He has written songs for over 20 recording projects - songs such as The More I Seek You, Alabaster Jar, God of My Days, Call Your Name and Overtaken.  Zach wants to write songs that help people live closer to God, a concept he calls “servant songwriting”.

Ross is the loving husband of his beautiful wife, Aimee, and he is crazy about his 5 kids, Zachary, Taylor, Grace, Ethan, and Owen. He enjoys his life immensely because he lives in Colorado Springs and gets to lead worship every week at New Life Church. He works with some really incredible people who he has the privilege of calling his friends. Ross has led worship on several Integrity Music recordings including “My Savior Lives.” “I Am Free”, and his newest release, “Counting on God”. He enjoys watching the Denver Broncos, going to movies, and reading all kinds of good books. But his passion lies in training and equipping young men and women to lead worship in local churches, which is why he founded the New Life School of Worship. All this and he still looks so young!

Jennie Lee Riddle has been happily married to her best friend, Darrin for 20 years. They have four children (ages 11-19) andlive on a little hilltop in McKinney, Texas. She is a writer in the CCLI top 100 best known for Revelation Songoriginallyrecorded by Christ for the Nations and made popularby Gateway Worship andKari Jobe, currently carried by Phillips, Craig, and Dean where it has received#1 recognition in nationwide Christian radio. Other songs include So Good recorded by Christ for the Nations, Dwelling Place and King of This Worldrecorded by Gateway Worship, My Saviors Love Endures recorded by JJ Heller and many others. Jennie enjoys speaking at conferences, teaching the word, mentoring women and young artists, leading worship, and writing.

Jennifer Spalding is a student at Christ For The Nations. She is passionate about dance and worship in its authentic form.

Jennifer is trained in ballet, modern, lyrical and jazz, and has danced for seven years. Throughout the past year, she has worked with an international Christian group dedicated to reclaiming the arts for the glory of God and ministering through drama, media, music and dance. Over the past few years Jenny began to dance as a form of worship allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and awaken a prophetic ministry of dance. Her desire is to use dance training combined with new ideas and movement surrendered to the Holy Spirit to worship and interact with the Lord. There is an innocence restored, and childlike trust that ensues from using movement as worship, and Jennifer loves to see dance used in the Christian world to activate faith and open a new love for our Creator.

Jeff currently serves as the Worship and Media Director for Trinity Church in Cedar Hill. Jeff graduated from South Dallas Master Commission's three year program and went into Youth Ministry as the worship and missions coordinator for five years. Jeff received a recording engineering certificate from Cedar Valley College and started the Audio/Visual program at Trinity Christian School teaching students audio recording techniques and video editing. Jeff served for two years as the media director at Trinity Church before becoming the worship director the last three years. Jeff has produced, recorded, and mixed several Live CD Recording projects for Trinity Church and other churches, as well as for conferences and conventions. Jeff currently lives in Cedar Hill with his wife Sarah and daughter Grace. Jeff's passion is to see worship and the technical arts work together in churches to effectively communicate the gospel.

Brad and his wife Amy live in South Arlington and have a heart for this generation to enter into wholehearted lifestyles with Christ as center.  As director of The Prayer Room DFW, he oversees the various ministries and duties for the leadership and the overall running of this house of prayer.  Brad called this group of intercessors into daily prayer meetings in September 2005 the day after the Holy Spirit clearly told him to “start a daily prayer meeting tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. and don’t stop until I come back.”  Brad took that word very seriously and rallied together a small group of believers into daily prayer and worship meetings that have continued since that day.  He has a vision to help establish hundreds of thousands throughout DFW to meet daily all over the city in corporate prayer meetings praying for revival and preparing for Jesus’ return.

Kim Walker is a joyful, radical lover of Jesus! She lives to worship Him with every ounce of her being. One of the greatest desires of her heart is to see God’s kingdom and power manifest for people to be set free, healed, and radically changed as they encounter God in worship.

Kim currently leads worship and pastors the worship team at Bethel Church in Redding, California. She has quickly become one of the strongest voices for the current youth revival. She is a passionate worship leader with an anointing to bring an entire generation into an encounter with God. All of those who are in a worship service led by Kim will catch her contagious love to worship.