Knocked my socks off

I just want to go on record as saying that West Ridge has the absolute best band and production team of any church I know of. They tend to slide under the radar when it comes to recognition outside of our walls, but I assure you they are a cut above.

The entire team did a phenomenal job on Sunday. From the “Indiana Jones” opener (from the reviews I’ve seen, hearing our band play the theme song may have been a better use of time than seeing the film) to the richness of the music…from the camera work by David and Dan to the direction by the team upstairs led by Hart…from Chris’s audio mix to Sam’s lighting work…the smooth transitions. Everyone came together using their mad skills like true professionals. It is an honor to work with these people every week. I may be the “producer,” but by the time Sunday roles around the real reason I show up is to watch and be inspired by how these folks let God use them in such a unique way.

Little sidenote to encourage everyone… The Engineering Manager from KCBS in Los Angeles was in town this weekend and was in our second service. He stopped by front of house and told us that we had the best run venue he has seen outside of LA. West Ridge Production team, consider your back patted. We all know that we’re not trying to impress people… But compliments like that tell me that you all succeeded at creating a welcoming environment free from distraction that helped people worship their Creator. THAT is significant.