Directory of Contemporary Worship Musicians - Way of Life Literature

moving from evil to ultimate good is a constant calling.” eman is becoming more spiritually blind with each passingyear.We have taken the time to look at Robert Webber, becausein so doing we learn much about the ContemporaryChristian Music scene. Twila Paris moves freely andcomfortably in this scene. She has worked closely with manyof the well-known CCM musicians, including Sandi Patty,Kathy Troccoli, Amy Grant, Steve Curtis Chapman, BrownBannister, and Cindy Morgan. Sadly, her close associationwith Robert Webber speaks volumes about the theologicalconfusion that permeates CCM.Patty, SandiSandi Patty (used to be known as Sandi Patti) is one of themost popular CCM singers. Since her first album wasreleased in 1979 she has sold more than 11 million recordsand has received 35 Dove Awards and five Grammys. She hasoen been named one of the favorite vocalists in readerspolls.Patty is a member of the Church of God, Anderson,Indiana. ough not Pentecostal herself, Patty moves freely incharismatic circles and is ecumenical. She has entertainedaudiences as diverse as Billy Graham crusades, Jerry Falwellmeetings, Southern Baptist Convention annual conferences,and Pope John Paul II masses (she performed at a papal massin Los Angeles in September 1987).Not only has Sandi Patty put her stamp of approval uponRoman Catholicism by her performance for the pope, she hasconsistently promoted the unscriptural ecumenicalcharismaticprogram. In 1985 she was one of the 60 “wellknown Christian artists” who gathered in Nashville under thename “CAUSE—Christians Artists United to Save the Earth.”e group included Amy Grant, Bill Gaither, and DougOldham. e session opened with a communion service246