The Vision


One day a friend said that he had a word for me from God. The word was 'Instruments of Praise'. He said that he didn't know exactly what it meant, but that he was sure it would be revealed in time. Later that year I was on Bohol Island in the Phillippines doing outreach ministry. One afternoon a group of youngsters came to welcome me to their village. They were playing a march they had learned with tarnished and half-broken instruments. I was amazed at their abilities and touched by their determination. The next morning the Lord clearly brought back the words 'Instruments of Praise'. I sat outside my neepa hut and wrote page after page as parts of the vision began to be unfolded...I would train children and youth who would one day travel throughout the world, ministering the gospel through the arts. In May 1990 Instruments of Praise was born.


The Fulfillment


Since the beginning there have been hundreds of kids who's gifts have been inspired, who's skills have been enhanced, who's visions have been broadened and who's lives have been touched by Instruments of Praise. Through the years I've had the honor of working with numerous other artists who have joined me in investing in many young lives. Not only has the arts been used to teach technique and develop students for effective ministry, but it has also helped strenghthen their relationship with Christ, bring about transformation, develop a sense of accountability and provide purpose for their gifts. One of my greatest joys is seeing past and present students understanding their purpose, fulfilling their call, and now bearing fruit of their own. Today, numerous students continue making a difference through the arts by using their gifts and talents in their local church, at various outreach venues as well as in other countries throughout the world...thus fullfilling the kingdom purpose of IOP.


Today

IOP is currently enrolling high school students for the contemporary orchestra of young artists. For more information, call 626.797.1301






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