Education

• D.M.A. (Church Music w/ concentrations in Voice and Composition) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2003)
• M.C.M. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1976)
• B.M.E. (Music Education) Oklahoma Baptist University (1974)

Teaching Experience

• Voice, Counterpoint, Music Theory, Music History, Hymnology, Division of Church Music Ministries, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1999-present)
• Church Music Studies, Juárez Baptist Theological Seminary (1993-1997)
• Adjunct Voice Teacher, University of Texas at El Paso (1996-1997)
• Church Music Studies, Panama Baptist Theological Seminary, Republic of Panama (1983-1992)

Teaching Specializations

• Music History / Hymnology
• Worship Perspectives
• Voice

Ministry Experience

• Minister of Music, Parkview Baptist Church, Metairie, Louisiana (1999-present)
• Music Editor, Baptist Spanish Publishing House, International Mission Board, El Paso, Texas (1992-1998)
• Music Missionary, International Mission Board, Nicaragua, Panama (1978-1992)
• Minister of Music / Youth Sunnylane Baptist Church, Del City, Oklahoma, First Baptist Church, Davis, Oklahoma and Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Sherman, Texas. (1971, 1972-73, 1975-1978)

Publications

Choral Compositions

• "It Is Enough" arr. Tom Fettke, Alfred Publishing
• "Jesus, You Are Holy" Genovox
• "Lord, I Want to Praise You" Genovox
• "Be My Lord" Broadman
• "Resucitó" (He arose) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Jesús Es Mi Amigo" (Jesus is my friend) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Canta al Señor" (Sing to the Lord) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Noche de Paz" (Silent night) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Con Todo Mi Ser" (With all my heart) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Renueva Nueva Visión" (Restore to me the vision) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones

Choral Arrangements

• "Tu Señor" (You, Lord) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Es la Música" (It's the music) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Espíritu de Dios" (Spirit of God) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Amigo Como Jesús" (A friend like Jesus) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Canta a Dios con Alegría" (Tell it out with gladness) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones

Hymn Texts

• "Bridge of the Ages" Genovox
• "Called, Redeemed and Saved to Serve Him" Genovox
• "O Beauty of All Holiness" Genovox
• "O When Shall Christ's Body Be Made One" Genovox

Articles

• "Worship Leader or Lead Worshiper?" ilevite.com
• "The Centrality of Christ in Worship" ilevite.com
• "Reconciliation and Worship" ilevite.com
• "Levels of Spiritual Disconnect in Worship" ilevite.com
• "The New Cuban Renaissance: The Birth of a Cuban Hymnal," The Hymn, 57:4 (Autumn 2006): 9
• "A Short Overview of Studies of Spanish Language Hymnals," The Hymn, 57:4 (Autumn 2006): 8
• "Adoración y la Familia" (Worship and the family) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "120 Acordes Modernos" (120 Modern Guitar Chords) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "¿Culto Alegre o Culto Triste?" (The Worship Service: Happy or Sad?) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• "Música Especial" (Special Music) Casa Bautista de Publicaciones

Music Texts

• Lecciones Prácticas para Leer Música, Tomo I (Practical lessons in music reading, Vol. 1), Editor, Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• Lecciones Prácticas para Leer Música, Tomo II (Practical lessons in music reading, Vol 2), Author / Compiler, Casa Bautista de Publicaciones
• Lecciones Prácticas para Tocar Guitarra (Practical lessons in playing the guitar), Author, Casa Bautista de Publicaciones

Children's Mystery Book

• Castle Mountain: In Search of the Mysterious Treasure
• http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60696-332-6

Professional Memberships

• The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
• The Southern Baptist Church Music Conference
• American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
• Evangelical Theological Society

Recordings

• Paul, to the Church at Philippi
• Go Tell My People

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