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Dear Adrew and team,
Just wanted to say thank you for one of the best and most practical seminars I have been to for years. I go to a fair number of seminars for my profession and it would have to rank up there with the best in terms of content, organisation and quality of presenters.
I really appreciated that you started right with the basics but moved with a pace that kept everyone interested. I've been involved with sound on and off for over 15 years at various churches in Canada, the UK and here and no one has ever shown me even the basics of what we covered this weekend. I'm totally surprised that considering that I was doing everything wrong that we ever had anything even close to what we thought was good sound!
I'm a guitarist and I've always done sound because 1) there usually aren't enough people who are interested in running sound to fill the roster, 2) I have always felt it was important to know what it was like to be on the other end so that I can know what to ask for from the stage, and 3) I've always thought it was a good way to improve my ears as a musician.
I had no idea what a parametric EQ was. This has revolutionised the way I approach sound.
When we got back on Saturday night to Ballarat, I discovered that I was rostered on for Sunday morning. I have never, ever been that excited to be on sound before. The three of us that were at the seminar got there early. We didn't try to change everything but we used what we learned and I can proudly say that the sound was pretty decent yesterday!
We discovered that 'A' is a really resonant note in our building and we are committed to buying an 31-band EQ for the church so that we can get it right.
Thanks again for passing on your wisdom. You have created in me a desire to learn even more about running sound well and passing on what I have learned. May God bless you and your efforts to improve our serving the kingdom through sound.
Dr Mark Colvin
Elevate Church
Ballarat
Testimony from a Sound Seminar Attendee -
"I just want say thankyou to Andrew and all the team for the fantastic day
they put on at the Dubbo Sound Seminar last Saturday. I was blessed with so much
information and was spoilt with some great live worship as well.
These are very generous people for giving their time on a weekend to help us
out in our ministries - The entry price was very low considering what we all
received, the number of hours of tuition and the number of people needed to
run such a seminar. Thankyou once again."
Testimony from Pastor Rick Roberts
Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for your ministry to us here at Christian Family Church in Gympie.
We know already from feedback from the seminar yesterday that those who attended
have been challenged and inspired to take their role as worshipper to another level.
Your ministry to us today has allowed us to press in deeper and reach higher in our
relationship with Christ and service to Him.
You are indeed a blessing and we value your time and input into our Church family.
We pray God’s richest blessings on you as you continue to seek after and serve Him!
Pastor Rick & Chris Roberts
Senior Pastors
Christian Family Gympie
Testimony from Grace from a Sunday moring service in Mackay...
“I SO want to thank Andrew for his ministry at Mackay CCC on Sunday morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't believe my life will ever be the same, praise the Lord.
I am crying now but it is tears of release and joy, not frustration and pain.
I don't know when I will be able to remember last Sunday or play the song ‘Your Throne Awaits Me’ and not cry, it is so GOOD.
I didn’t really understand the ‘Seasons’ he spoke about but at least I know I am coming out of the season I was in, and going into a new one. I thought I was, but now I KNOW it.
May God continue to bless him and Desma as they continue to serve Him.
Please forward this email to them.”
Thanks,
Grace - Mackay, QLD.
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“The Ironsides are definitely one of God’s great worship & praise teams! I’ve watched as they transported those present into a realm of exuberant praise where we laughed, danced and rejoiced before God. No matter where the meeting, this fruit always manifests. In addition to all this, I know them personally, and their lives line up with what they proclaim. We couldn’t recommend them higher.” |
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“I was thrilled and inspired by Andrew’s musical celebration of worship at the recent Bob Harrison Increase Event in Hawaii. I had never before heard Andrew and this was a new and vibrant exposure for me and I imagine many, no doubt a product of Andrew’s own personality and joy as he does what he is gifted for in tribute to God.”
Douglas Mudahy
“Sherry and I love the ‘Smooth Jazz CD’. We want to get at least 10 more copies.
We are going to give them away to friends as Christmas gifts…
My comment about that CD is that you didn't spend enough time ‘selling it’.
It is remarkable and we love it. Good work, Dude!
I see so many people in the church who are all hype. But, you are the real deal.
And, through you, God answered my prayers and touched my life.
Beyond that, the Jazz CD is great. That CD can stand up against any of the world's music, even ones with unlimited budgets. So, God bless you for applying your craft with such excellence.
I need to tell you this; I had been praying, "Lord, I am so dry, in my heart, send me some rain, refresh me, encourage my heart."
Then, you showed up and the Lord poured down on me and refreshed my spirit.
God bless you, precious man.
Brian Brookheart - USA
“Andrew Ironside ministered at Oasis New Life Centre last August with our Worship team. His musical message called ‘Worship Encounter’ was something all Christians need to experience. I would say it would have to be one of the best Sunday night services we have had for a long time, and it left an incredible impression on our children as well as the adults. Andrew is a humble, gracious servant to the body of Christ and I would recommend his ministry to any church. Praise God for musical ministries like this in Australia.”
John Rewald
Senior Pastor
Oasis New Life Centre, Rockhampton
“Andrew has ministered in our church on several occasions with great impact. He is a gifted teacher, worship leader and songwriter. His insight into the dynamics of a successful church has helped myself and our leadership team immensely!
Andrew is a man of utmost integrity and I highly recommend him.”
Ed Luther
Senior Pastor
City Church, Sunshine Coast
“I invited Andrew Ironside to Townsville City Church in June this year. The impact and lift in our creative arts team has been significant and we are still enjoying the benefits.
Andrew and his band demonstrated a high level of expertise and professionalism, but far more was the attitude of their heart to serve our church.
Andrew lifted worship in our church to a new level that continues to this day.”
Pastor Ross Taylor
Townsville City Church
“I just wanted to tell you about an experience that I had a couple of years ago, where the Lord used your music to help me through a very difficult night. I suffered from a sever attack of biliary colic, and was sent to hospital, where no medication seemed to be of any help. The pain was intense, the attack had lasted from early afternoon, and I was too exhausted to pray or to do anything but lie down. I knew my husband and several other people where praying, so I just waited for the pain to go away.
Late that evening I was finally left alone by the doctors for a while. Being a singer, the Lord often uses songs to remind me of Himself, and this time the chorus from your song "Your Name" popped up inside me.
As I recalled it in my mind, I suddenly heard a choir of angels singing it with me. I could not see them, but I could hear them loud and clear, and it was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.
All that night they sang with me, and I had total peace, the presence of the Lord was all over the place, and the nurses and doctors were amazed that I was so peaceful in the midst of it all, the pain went away totally and I was healed.
So I just wanted you to know that the song you recorded on Intimate CD ‘Your Name’ is being sung by angels…
May the Lord bless you and your ministry.”
Yvonne Ostman
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