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About Me

I'm an artist and musician, singer and psalmist, and a young Old Catholic Priest.
I love the Church - the Body of Christ. (Sometimes I have a little trouble understanding some of the members of the family, but I love the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.)
I'm a Missionary Priest - or a Priest on a Mission. I am preparing to launch St. Andrew - the First Called - Old Catholic Church. What's an 'Old' Catholic Church? It's a Church that is rooted in ancient faith realities (many of which are discarded or discredited by newer faith movements) however, it's a Church that teaches, practices and experiences these ancient faith realities now in the 21st century just like in the 1st century. It is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It isn't non-denominational - it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost 2000 years ago.
What kind of Church am I planting? That's a good question these days, isn't it. Will I be serving Starbucks and snacks? (I like both - a little too much.) But the Church is more than just a passing fad hopping on every new blade of 'fashion' and 'flair.' The Church runs deeper and impacts the very hearts of men and women enough to bleed their last drop again and again for the relationship within the Church - the True Church - the joined Body of Jesus Christ.

As an Old Catholic Priest, I hold to the faith that was, and is, and will be held as the truth based upon the prophets and apostles with Jesus being the "Rock of Alignment." This is what St. Andrews Old Catholic Church is built on; not the tradition of men, but the Holy Tradition of the Faith that we have received.
Why an 'Old' Catholic Church? The 'Old Catholics' are better known in Europe. By 'Old' I don't mean that the Mass is in Latin, but rather, we return to the 'Old Ways' - the 'Ancient Faith', back before there was a Roman Catholic Church and an Eastern Orthodox Church, back when there was just One Catholic Church - the Church of the Seven Ecumenical Councils - the Church of the first 1000 years. Back to the Early Church faith.
As a musician, I enjoy playing the piano - solo or in a band. There's nothing like praising God with Tabernacle of David, Harp and Bowl Worship.
My mission is to encourage others, be a helping hand, not as a 'superior' but as someone who has a little love and grace to share.
and the most asked question... "How can you be a 'proud parent' and be a Catholic Priest?" The answer is: a) I wasn't always a Priest, b) Old Catholic Priests are permitted to marry - just like the Eastern Orthodox Priests, c) all of the above (the correct answer).
More history and information is located at BLUE KIRK MISSION and at Old Catholic Church of North America
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
St. Michael's Seminary, Tampa, FL - M.Div. 2006
Rhema Bible Training Center, Tulsa, OK - 1992(Layout provided by Mike Industries .)

My Interests

Orthodox Christian History, Early Church lifestyle, Music, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Harp and Bowl Worship, Eastern and Western Liturgy, St. Francis, Franciscans, People of Prayer, the National Day of Prayer, House Churches, Charismatic Catholics, ICCRS,

Helping the poor, defending those who can't defend themselves.

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet friends from a diverse cultural background , who feel that God wants them to make a difference in their community by growing in their faith who will pray and seek discernment if the Lord is calling them to join me in planting a Bible Study, Mission, Church, Outreach Ministry, Worship Center, House of Prayer, Healing Room, Spiritual Direction Center (whatever name you want to call it).I am looking for Catholic, Orthodox, Episcopal individuals who want to experience the reality of their spirituality - connecting with God and others. I am looking for Charismatic and Evangelicals, Word of Faith and other 'mainline' denominational people who have an experience with God, but are seeking a connecting with the Early Church and Ancient Faith Spirituality. I am looking for musicians who want to 'jam for Jesus' in praise and worship (as well as community projects), psalmists and liturgically gifted singers. I am looking for individuals who has a passion for ministering to children and youth with real, solid, non-illusionary, hypocritical religious methods. I am looking for 'marketplace ministers' whose vocation is 'doctor, lawyer, indian chief,' professional and technical workers who seek to share Christ with their friends in a non-confrontational manner. I am looking for artists, both fine and graphic designers to help speak to a community about a movement of faith, love and deliverance. I am looking for people who feel they have been given 'gifts' from the Holy Spirit such as 'healing' who want to learn how to develop their gifts in community. I am looking for foundations and trusts who can underwrite community ministry.

I like meeting people - period. Cultures, traditions, and customs that families and communities practice interest me.

I like meeting people who want to grow spiritually, who are not just 'consumer driven and selfish.'

I like meeting people who have a 'sense' about God, and want to connect with the reality of their Christian faith - or discover the depth of the spirituality and richness of Christ's power to heal and deliver.

I like meeting Catholics and Orthodox who want to experience the reality of Christ's resurrection 24/7, not just during Mass or Divine Liturgy - (assuming they connect there).

I like meeting musicians and singers who are interested in deep worship.

I'd like to meet other young (and young at heart) people who have a zeal for Jesus Christ, who are humble and not just out for the 'glory buzz' but who are content to be in the background helping the poor, the widows, the orphans, the people who can't fight for themselves.

I'd like to meet other Church Planters who feel called of God to plant the Gospel, not just start an 'institution.'

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Music:

Nick Canuso, Jason Upton, Rita Springer, Andrew Phillip, U2, The Vow, Kent Henry, Resurrection Band, Chubby Carrier, Imperials, Phil Keaggy, Larry Howard, Greatful Dead, Steve Miller Band, Chicago, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, BB King, Professor Longhair, Warren Ceasar & the Creole Zydeco Snap Band, SubDudes, Cowboy Mouth, Kiss, Genesis, Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Keyonda Sparks, Pemberly, Dean Martin, Smokey Robinson, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Sarah McLachlan, Johnny Mathis, Denise Williams, Oretha Franklin, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Mahalia Jackson, Pat Boone, Gene Autry, Michael McDonald, Doobie Brothers, Norah Jones, Thelonious Monk, Rufus Wainwright, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Diana Krall, Tony Bennet, Little Feat, Sting, Bono, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Tim McGraw, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Henry Mancini, Claude Debussy, Geroge Frideric Handel, Felix Mendelssohn, Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist, Alexandre Govorov's Choir, Statler Brothers, Ray Stevens, Kimberly Johnson, Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy, Gaither Vocal Band, Carmen, Holy Cross Choir, Jimmie Black, Andre' Rieu, Mannheim Steamroller, Arturo Sandoval, Yes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, John Michael Talbot, Mambo Kings, Steven Curtis Chapman, David Sanborn, Celia Cruz, Benny Goodman, Gypsy Kings, Tabou Combo, Clifton Chenier, Tito Puente, John Coltran, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderly, Sandi Patty, Casting Crowns, Ray Boltz, Dallas Holm, Pat Terry Group, Keith Green, Michael English, Gary S. Paxton, Bette Midler, Morgan Cryar, MercyMe, Twila Paris, Barlow Girl, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Sister Hazel, Johnny Lang, Shirley Caesar, Louis Armstrong, Taj Mahal, Kirk Franklin, Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Hank Williams Sr., Hank Williams Jr., School of Rock, Sound of Music, Fleetwood Mac, Blues Brothers, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Aretha Franklin, Shirley Horn, Lee Greenwood, Kathy Troccoli, Shania Twain, Bill Withers, Bob Segar, Darlene Zschech, Men At Work, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie, Taize, Don Moen, Paul Baloche, Phillips Craig & Dean, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Carl Perkins, Allen Toussaint, Pete Fountain, Harry Connick Jr., Eva Cassidy, Joss Stone, Phil Driscoll, Moby, Queen, Don Henley, Alicia Keys, Mary Mary, Enya, Perry Como, Santana, Leon Patillo, Gypsy Kings, Tchaikovsky, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Al Green, Chuck Berry, Josh Groban, Pearl Jam, Banarama, Barry White, Luther Vandross, Andrae Crouch, Meatloaf, Art of Noise, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffet, George Straight, Bangles, Aaron Neville, Waylon Jennings, AC/DC, Prince, Buddy Holly, Emmylou Harris, Billy Ocean, Commodores, The Folksmen, The Barefoot Man, Dr. John, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Cannonball Adderley, Tina Turner, John Lee Hooker, Beyonce' Knowles, Charlie Parker, Fred Astaire, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Count Basie, Bobby Darin, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughn, Burt Bacharach, Yann Tiersen, Afroman, ZZ Top, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Booker T & the MGs, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Dionne Warwick, Floyd Cramer, Patti Labelle, Selena, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, Bayou Teche Band, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Police, Rachmaninoff, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, Paul Wilbur, David Crowder Band, Alanis Morisette, Julie Andrews, The Soca Boys, Stray Cats, Jimi Hendrix, London Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barry White, Rod Stewart, Jelly Roll Morton, Peter Cetera, Matchbox 20, Karl Denson, Bruce Hornsby, Al Hirt, Manhattan Transfer, ABBA, Franz Liszt, Ludwig von Beethoven, AeroSmith, 98 Degrees, Lynard Skynard, Climax Blues Band, Journey, Buckwheat Zydeco, Rockin' Doopsie Jr., Bill Withers, Percy Sledge, Marvin Gaye, Eric Clapton, Tango Palace, Diana Ross, Mr. Mister, Peter Frampton, Bon Jovi, Hootie and the Blowfish, Better Than Ezra, Creed, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Phil Collins, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Porchdogs, Steely Dan, Vineyard, Van Morrison, UB40, Otis Redding, Natalie Cole, Temptations, The 2nd Chapter of Acts, 4Him, Allman Brothers Band, Azz Izz Band, Barry McGuire, Beau Soleil, BeBe & CeCe Winans,Bid Bad Voodoo Daddy, Billy Joel, Billy Ocean, Bryan Lee, CCR, Chick Corea, Clint Brown, DeGarmo & Key, Esteban, First Call, The Fugees, Garth Brooks, Gary Brown, Geoff Moore and the Distance, George Benson, Earl Klugh, James Brown, James Walsh, John Fogerty, Ben E. King, Luciano Pavarotti, Chubby Carrier, Righteous Brothers, Roy Orbison, Russ Taff, Sammy Davis Jr., Scott Wesley Brown, Sheila Walsh,

Movies:

Matrix, Pirates of the Carribbean, The Santa Clause, Groundhog Day, A Knight's Tale, The Patriot (Mel Gibson), The Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Willie Wonka (both old and new), American President, Star Wars, James Bond, Happy Feet, from ignatius press: St. Anthony - The Miracle Worker of Padua, Padre Pio, St. Francis) (more to come)

Television:

The Pink Panther, Hogan's Heroes, Wild Wild West, Baa Baa Black Sheep, A Man Called Sloan, Dr. Who, Get Smart, Law & Order, Star Trek, History Channel, AMC, (not too much 'Christian' TV, however once in a while I'll watch EWTN)

Books:

Healing in the History of Christianity, Beginning to Pray, Who Moved my Cheese, Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?, Chronicles - The History of Worship, First Fruits of Prayer - Praying the Canon of St. Andrew, Becoming Orthodox, The Gospels, Didache, Dark Night of the Soul, The Imitation of Christ, St. Francis: Omnibus of Sources, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, A Generous Orthodoxy, The Orthodox Way,

Heroes:

Jesus and the apostles, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Antony of Egypt, my mom and dad.

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Wisdom from the Lake - The Squeaky Wheel

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.Sometimes our troubles are like a thousand squeaky wheels.We keep getting distracted by the next wheel that we don't take the time to lube the one in front of us.&nbs...
Posted by Father Wade on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:12:00 PST

Wisdom from the Desert: Wondrous are the works of humility...

&that lead a person to divine and glorious heights of honor and grace. There was a monk of St. Anne's (on Mt Athos), a vessel of grace, who was the first chanter at the Patriarchate. This monk went to...
Posted by Father Wade on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:03:00 PST

Check out this event: Community Thanksgiving Service

Hosted By: Lakeland Area Ministerial AssociationWhen: Sunday Nov 18, 2007 at 4:00 PMWhere: Annie Pheiffer Chapel - FSC CampusLake Hollingsworth DriveLakeland, Florida|10 33801United StatesDescription:...
Posted by Father Wade on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:19:00 PST

Where are you going? "To see an old man," I replied.

and that was the truth. But not the whole truth.I went to see and hear Arthur Burt, a 95 or 96 year old man who has walked with Jesus for over 80 years. He stopped by Lakeland's Covenant Outreach last...
Posted by Father Wade on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:19:00 PST

Righteous Rhythm? Good Golly Miss Molly!

Glory to Jesus Christ! GLORY FOREVER!Glory to God for all thingsand Good Golly Miss Molly, too?WOW! What a show! What music! The horn section was tight! Two drummers choreographed. A Hammond B-3 and o...
Posted by Father Wade on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:04:00 PST

He Wouldn’t Shake my hand!

Last week at a prayer meeting, I was introduced by a Pastor friend to an older gentleman who was participating in the prayer service. I extended my hand - a typical greeting - but he declined to respo...
Posted by Father Wade on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:43:00 PST

Wisdom from the Desert - A Bicycle Ride

In order for one to understand the Saints and Fathers of the [Orthodox] Church, it is not sufficient to merely read them. The Saints spoke and wrote after having lived the mysteries of God. They perso...
Posted by Father Wade on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:11:00 PST

Wisdom from the Desert

Going to town one day to sell some small articles, Abba Agathon met acripple on the roadside, paralyzed in his legs, who asked him where he wasgoing. Abba Agathon replied, "To town, to sell some...
Posted by Father Wade on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:57:00 PST

Book Smart & Practical Stupid

When considering my own spiritual journey, I have become aware that often I become "book smart and practical stupid." I consider this plight when I feel barren of soul or when I'm facing an overwhelmi...
Posted by Father Wade on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:50:00 PST

The Answer is: "A grace thats inseparable from Prayer"

"Alex, 'What is humility?'""Correct!""Effective Prayer for 800, Alex""This mystic is quoted as saying,"The gift of prayer is inseparable from another grace: that of humility, which makes us realize th...
Posted by Father Wade on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:13:00 PST