Apparently there are several “American Idol” contestants who have had strong links to churches both this season and past. I didn’t realize how many there were.
This year there is ‘The Welder,’ Matt Breitzke, who attends Craig Groeschel’s LifeChurch.tv – South Tulsa campus. LifeChurch also had Alaina Whitaker last year. She made it to the top 18.
Another 2009 contestant is Kris Allen, part of the Assemblies of God Chi Alpha ministry. He is from New Life Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Then there is my personal favorite (so far) – Danny Gokey, a worship leader from right here in the Milwaukee area. (GO DANNY!) He has already moved to the next stage in the competition. If I could sing one-fifth that great …
Even though she didn’t make it thru to the final 12 this year, Mishavonna Henson makes ‘church kid #4’ – from an Assembly of God church in San Juan Capistrano, California.
And two years ago, Seacoast Church in South Carolina saw one of their worship leaders, Chris Sligh, make it to the top ten.
Represent.
And be blessed.
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Sharon Wilbur was a finalist out of Jacksonville Fl. this year. She had Simon hold her dog during the audition. Sharon is the daughter of messianic singer Joel Chernoff and the daughter in law of Paul Wilbur.
ANON:
Wow! I did not know that. That is very cool. Thanks for sharing.
How encouraged we may be to see young believers standing up for the Lord and giving God the glory for the gifts and talents He bestows upon them.
WHO IS AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT DANNY GOKEY?
William David Spencer and Aida Besancon Spencer published an intriguing book about a decade ago, titled GOD THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: GLIMPSES FROM THE ARTS. Intriguing stuff.
Isn't it intriguing to ponder the many ways the Lord might be glorified through the arts? He is, after all, the most creative One of all.
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