Directory of Contemporary Worship Musicians - Way of Life Literature

Directory of Contemporary Worship Musicians - Way of Life Literature Directory of Contemporary Worship Musicians - Way of Life Literature

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northern Wisconsin. e apparition appeared to Adele Brisein 1859 and said, “I am the Queen of Heaven, who prays forthe conversion of sinners,” plainly identifying itself as ademon, since the only Queen of Heaven mentioned inScripture is an idolatrous goddess that was condemned by theprophet Jeremiah (Jer. 7:18). at Christian rock is intimatelyassociated with such things is clear evidence of its apostasy.Christ For e Nations(For more on the the history of contemporary praise musicfrom its inception in the Jesus People movement and theintimate association of contemporary praise with thecharismatic movement in general as well as its most radicalaspect, the “latter rain apostolic miracle revival,” see “CalvaryChapel,” “Lindell Cooley,” “International House of Prayer,”“Tim Hughes,” “Integrity Music,” “omas Miller,” “KevinProsch,” “David Ruis,” “Marsha Stevens,” “Michael W. Smith,”“John Talbot,” and “John Wimber.”)Christ For e Nations (CFN) is another charismatic,ecumenical, one world church-building institution that is atthe heart and soul of contemporary worship music.In July 2009, Christ For the Nations participated in anecumenical gathering sponsored by the Vatican under thedirection of Pope Benedict XVI. e theme was ChristianReconciliation (“Vatican Doors Open,” July 28, 2009, NorthAmerican Bishops Congress).Matteo Calisi, a leader in the Catholic Charismatic Renewalwho has served at the Vatican, has taught at Christ For eNations Institute (“President’s Profile, catholicfraternity.net).Jack Hatcher of CFN joined hands with Roman CatholicBishops Mark Seitz and Kevin Farrell in a pro-life march inJanuary 2011, a march that began with a Catholic mass at theCathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, built in honorof the demon that poses as Rome’s Queen of Heaven (“Marchfor Life a Huge Success,” St. Joseph Catholic Church,56

Waxahachie, Texas). Hatcher was one of the speakers at therally.David Du Plessis, one of the most radical of ecumenists andone world church builders, the Pentecostal representative atthe Second Vatican Council, was a speaker at Christ For eNations Institute in the 1960s and 1970s. (See ePentecostal-Charismatic Movements, available fromwww.wayoflife.org, for more information about Du Plessis’sspiritual delusions.)CFN has been called “a catalyst for the worship movementin the last 30 years” (“Christ For e Nations InstituteReleases Uncreated One,” Christian Post, Oct. 9, 2012). C.Ryan Durham, president of Integrity Music, says CFN “hasmade a historical impact in the worldwide worshipcommunity.”“CFN Music has been recording songs written by CFNIstudents, faculty, and alumni since 1974. ese include ‘NoSweeter Name,’ ‘Revelation Song,’ ‘When I ink About theLord,’ ‘As e Deer,’ ‘We Prepare e Way,’ ‘You, You AreGod,’ ‘e More I Seek You,’ ‘e Lord Reigns,’ ‘Song ofEzekiel,’ ‘My Soul Longs,’ and many more. To date, CFNMusic has recorded 38 albums including their latest,Uncreated One. eir music is distributed by IntegrityMusic” (“Christ for the Nations Music,” Integritymusic.com).Contemporary song-writers that have been affiliated withCFN as staff, faculty, students, and alumni include NicoleMullen, Kari Jobe, Russ Taff, Tommy Walker, Kevin Jones,Jennie Lee Riddle, Gabriel Allred, Jared Anderson, and MartyNystrom.Christ For e Nations has a massive influence. From itsheadquarters in Dallas it “has reached into 120 nations,”publishing books in 81 languages, operating 44 associateBible schools, aiding in global relief projects, and assisting inthe building of more than 13,000 churches. Some 38,000students have attended CFN Institute.57

northern Wisconsin. e apparition appeared to Adele Brisein 1859 and said, “I am the Queen <strong>of</strong> Heaven, who prays forthe conversion <strong>of</strong> sinners,” plainly identifying itself as ademon, since the only Queen <strong>of</strong> Heaven mentioned inScripture is an idolatrous goddess that was condemned by theprophet Jeremiah (Jer. 7:18). at Christian rock is intimatelyassociated with such things is clear evidence <strong>of</strong> its apostasy.Christ For e Nations(For more on the the history <strong>of</strong> contemporary praise musicfrom its inception in the Jesus People movement and theintimate association <strong>of</strong> contemporary praise with thecharismatic movement in general as well as its most radicalaspect, the “latter rain apostolic miracle revival,” see “CalvaryChapel,” “Lindell Cooley,” “International House <strong>of</strong> Prayer,”“Tim Hughes,” “Integrity Music,” “omas Miller,” “KevinProsch,” “David Ruis,” “Marsha Stevens,” “Michael W. Smith,”“John Talbot,” and “John Wimber.”)Christ For e Nations (CFN) is another charismatic,ecumenical, one world church-building institution that is atthe heart and soul <strong>of</strong> contemporary worship music.In July 2009, Christ For the Nations participated in anecumenical gathering sponsored by the Vatican under thedirection <strong>of</strong> Pope Benedict XVI. e theme was ChristianReconciliation (“Vatican Doors Open,” July 28, 2009, NorthAmerican Bishops Congress).Matteo Calisi, a leader in the Catholic Charismatic Renewalwho has served at the Vatican, has taught at Christ For eNations Institute (“President’s Pr<strong>of</strong>ile, catholicfraternity.net).Jack Hatcher <strong>of</strong> CFN joined hands with Roman CatholicBishops Mark Seitz and Kevin Farrell in a pro-life march inJanuary 2011, a march that began with a Catholic mass at theCathedral Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Virgin <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe, built in honor<strong>of</strong> the demon that poses as Rome’s Queen <strong>of</strong> Heaven (“Marchfor <strong>Life</strong> a Huge Success,” St. Joseph Catholic Church,56

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