A Passion for Church Music In this session of the Music For Ministry Podcast, I chat with Lance Bastian who shares his passion for church music.  He sees a need for church music leaders to write more music within the local church.  Several of his arrangements are available through Grace For All Publications. Lance Bastian is a copywriter, composer and staff pianist for the University of Cincinnati.  He is also a skilled pianist and arranger. In this session, Lance Bastian and I chat about: * Growing up in Cincinnati, OH * Interest in music through the local church * The role music plays in his life * Home schooling * Music theory major from the University of Cincinnati * Masters in church music Bob Jones University * Musical influences – Joan Pinkston * Wilds Music Conference * His passion for church music * Writing and arranging music out of necessity for the local church * Advice for the young composer / arranger * Other interests – family * Have I Done My Best For Jesus * His inspiration for arranging church music * Copy Writing * Contact Info Items mentioned in this podcast: * Finale 2014 * University of Cincinnati * Bob Jones University * Joan Pinkston * Wilds Christian Association * Have I Done My Best For Jesus Thank you, Lance Bastian, for sharing your story with me on the Music for Ministry Podcast.  I look forward to how the Lord will use your talents in the future. Have a great day and make Music for Ministry your passion too! Arrangements by Lance * My Savior Knows * Have I Done My Best For Jesus * Click here to subscribe via iTunes. * Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)