Director of Music Ministries

Patty Pratt
CCCppratt@aol.com

The Director of Music Ministries provides leadership for all the music and arts activities of the church by working with the music ministry staff to create and coordinate opportunities for participation in these areas of ministry. This person works with the lead pastor and worship planning team in order to integrate the music, liturgy, Scripture, and message in worship services.

Much of what we believe we learn through the songs we sing so it is vitally important that we sing and hear songs with a complete expression of our faith. The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for the "congregation's song" and strives to include songs that span the generations and musical styles and also include praise, prayer, fundamental faith statements, lament, and challenge for the Christian walk. There are opportunities for the very young through the very old to participate. It is the Director's goal to encourage and equip all who choose to be involved in this ministry.

A Little More About Patty…

Spouse's name: Bud

Pets: We have a pond in the backyard with one fish who is definitely a survivor! We also have a grand-dog named Kincaid who loves to run with me.

I wish my occupation was: I love my occupation, but sometimes I dream about being the conductor of a symphony orchestra or a gardener.

When did you join CCC? November, 2003

What impact did church have you on you as a child?
I loved being at church. Our closest family friends were people from church. I always felt loved, supported, and encouraged in my faith journey by friends and mentors from our small church. I have been involved in music ministry since I was in the fifth grade. Those experiences of church involvement and participation in worship leadership as I was growing up have strongly influenced who I am today and have shaped my ministry and philosophy about actively involving children and youth in worship leadership.

What makes you weep? Hearing and watching kids express their faith, beautiful music, and the words of powerful hymns and songs all make me weep.

In my free time I: Garden, cook, read, practice

What is your favorite.
Food: Dessert
Color: Blue
Thing about CCC: The excitement of reaching out to our new community and the desire to share God's love and salvation.
Vacation spot: Silver Lake, MI - My family has been vacationing there since I was a little kid!
Restaurant: Backwater Nick's
Book: The Mitford Series
Movie: Princess Bride
Ice cream: Moose Tracks
Band/Singer: Growing up I loved the sounds of "Chicago." (I know I just aged myself.) Keith and Kristyn Getty are my favorite songwriters/singers/worship leaders. My favorite "group" would definitely have to be the Chicago Symphony Orchestra!