Spiritual Programs

Staff

I'm a normal guy with normal abilities who happens be blessed by an abnormal God. I struggle, I get tired, I want to quit sometimes, but every one of those makes me rely even greater on the power of Almighty for my daily strength. I graduated from Liberty in 2005 with a B.S. in Worship and Music Ministry and 2009 with a Master of Arts in Worship Studies. I’ve had the privilege of serving God’s Kingdom by serving this University for eight years; 4 of those years I’ve been the Campus Worship Pastor. I have the honor of leading the students, faculty, and staff of Liberty University in corporate worship on a weekly basis. Part of this responsibility involves training, teaching, and leading the Campus Praise Band; my favorite responsibility by far!

I am the fourth child of Frank and Kathy McKinney. I have three older sisters who are married and eight nieces and nephews (with a ninth on the way!). In December 2009 I will be marrying the most remarkable woman ever to walk on planet Earth! Rachel loves in a way that I can only dream about. Her compassion for people and her unquenchable desire to know God challenge me on a daily basis. I’m excited to serve her as a husband and best friend!

Right now I’m listening to Kristian Stanfill “Attention”, Owl City “Ocean Eyes”, Ben Rector “Songs that Duke Wrote”, Hillsong United “A_CROSS // The_EARTH”, The Listening “Transmission 1”, and of course I’m always rockin’ Muse!!

I have the unique opportunity to serve an office dedicated to serving a campus of college students.  As the Office of Spiritual Programs is multi-faceted, I get to work in several different niches, although my basic duties surround the coordination of the office, projects and personnel schedules.  I also assist in the public relations involved with convocation logistics.

I received both a Bachelors in Communication and an MBA from Liberty University.

Support Staff

I have attended Liberty University since 2006 and am studying Business Marketing, planning to own a business one day. Besides my studies, I serve as an assistant to the Director of Convocation, in the Office of Spiritual Programs.

My responsibilities include: coordinating “The Crew”/ Ignite CSER Teams and planning for Baptismal Services, Communion Services and any other Spiritual Life events throughout the school year. I also assist in Convocation and Campus Church helping fulfill speakers’ needs when they visit our University. I am very blessed to be in the position I am, and pray God will use me for His glory while I am here.

I have just recently joined the Spiritual Programs team in August and I am currently a freshman Musical Theatre and Production double major.  My aspirations include becoming a Broadway actress and owning my own theater one day.

Hi Ya’ll! I’m Heather a senior here at Liberty with a concentration in History. I’m originally from Texas but my family lives in Georgia now. I have just joined the Spiritual Programs team and I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for this campus in the upcoming year. My duties include assisting Johnnie Moore in the daily activities of the office, as well as planning and executing special events. That’s all for now folks; Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Campus Praise Band

Instrument: Electric guitar

From: Nashville, NC

Music I’m listening to: Lincoln Brewster, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Shane and Shane, Andy McKee, Dave Barnes 

Favorite Verse: Galations 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Random Facts: I grew up on a farm. I love coffee. Superman is cool. I wish I could fly.

From: Lancaster, PA

Music I’m listening to: Muse, Dave Barnes, Hyperstatic Union

Favorite Verse: Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Random Facts: Aside from music, I love making movies, being with friends, trying to stay active, taking random trips and doing random things. One of the coolest things I have ever done in my life is kill a rattle snake with a blowgun and then eat it minutes later.

Instrument: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

From: Golden, Colorado

Music I’m listening to: Muse, John Mayer, Coldplay, Shane & Shane, Fee, & The Fray to name a few

Favorite Verse: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. – Psalm19:14

Random Facts: Worship through music is one of my greatest passions in life but I also love perusing creativity through graphic design, photography, song writing, and videography. Also, I wear socks almost all the time.

Instrument: Vocals

From: Reston, VA

Music I’m listening to:  Copeland, The Shins, Adele, Paper Route, The Honorary Title, Fionn Regan, Fiction Family, Umbrellas, The Kin, etc.

Favorite Verse: There are so many…but right now I love 1 John 3:18 – “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth”.

Random Facts: I asked my mom to help me brainstorm some random facts…she looked at me and said, “All of you is random”…I was born in Germany and have lived in countless different places throughout my life. I love travel and coffee, and dislike cantaloupe and doctors visits. Nothing against the doctors themselves, but…who really enjoys sitting in stuffy offices with coughing children and needles? I am deathly allergic to mango (my favorite fruit). I have about 17 journals that I am currently keeping (I write a lot and take a few with me everywhere I go). My little brother is my favorite companion, and I love the inspiration of nature.

Instrument: Drums

From: Denver, NC

CD’s I’m listening to: Augustana, Campaign, Coldplay, Discovery, Brooke Fraser, The Fray, Greg Laswell, Ray Lamontagne. Ratatat, The Oneders, Mute Math, Kings of Leon, Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters, Muse, and I’m in an ‘80’s music phase right now cause it’s all amazing.

Favorite Verse: Luke 24:2-7 and 2 Timothy 4:7

Random Facts: Just recently it took me about 13 minutes to muster up the courage to jump off a 35-foot cliff into water...I have these weird ‘sharp points’ behind my ears that I am pretty sure no one else has... I like to wear tank tops... and I enjoy any movie featuring Christopher Walken (who incidentally is one of the funniest men alive).

Instrument: Electric Violin

From: Birmingham, AL

CD’s I’m listening to: I am currently listening to Sondre Lerche (guy who composed the Dan in Real Life soundtrack), a Muse cd.  Lots of other random cd's, but those are the first things that popped in my head.  

Favorite Verse: One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to propser you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Random Facts: This is my fourth year on the Campus Band and the past 3 years have been some of the greatest years of my life due to the blessing of being on the band.  Besides playing violin, I really enjoy a lot of things outdoors like backpacking, but sadly I don't get to go as much as I would like.  I am majoring with a degree in Business Marketing and a minor in Biblical studies and hope to someday work overseas in some type of corporation. 

Instrument: Keyboard, Loop, Vocals

From: Atlanta,GA.

CD's I'm listening to: Tenth Avenue North, Over and Underneath, Hillsong, Faith+Hope+Love, Lecrae, Rebel, Phil Whickham, Cannons, Kristian Stanfill, Attention.

Favorite Verse: Psalm 139:7-10 “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”

Random Facts: I am color-blind. I am left-handed. I am allergic to febreeze.  I secretly hide used cans of hair spray. Just kidding. But really. Easy Mac is the way to go.. oh, and cinnamon scones too.  But CHEEZ-ITS own any food. I have a deep passion for leading God’s children to His throne, hearts bowed, right were we belong.

Instrument: Electric Guitar

From: Millville, NJ

CD’s I’m listening to:  Kristian Stanfill “Attention” The Fray “The Fray” Coldplay “Viva La Vida” Phil Wickham “Cannons” One Republic “Dreaming Out Loud” Hillsong United “Across The Earth” Starfield “I Will Go” Steve Fee “We Shine” Michael Jackson “Greatest Hits” Eddie Kirkland “Orthodoxy” Muse “Live From Wembley Stadium”

Favorite Verse: Phil. 4:13

Random Facts:  I have been playing guitar for 12 years. Before I picked up the guitar I played drums for 5 years. I love music (song writing, performing, learning a new song) Aside from music I love following politics and debating policy. I am a Worship major with a focus on Biblical Studies. This is my second year on Campus Band.

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