an interview with worship leader: ANDREW BERG
1. When did you first feel the call to be a musician and a worship leader?
The first time I saw Matt Theissen at a Cavs game my sophomore year of high school. Just kidding...actually it was late in high school with some tough events that led me closer to God and I started venting on my guitar...God started opening tons of doors to lead worship and I've just been trying to follow him ever since.
2. How have you grown as a result of writing music?
I've realized how bad I am at it...hmm...actually It has been a sort of a journal for me, so i've actually grown a lot by writing. Recently, I've grown through a phase of not writing (which is unusual for me) and i'm starting to write again and its changing...so if this is making sense and my a.d.d. is not too bad, i guess writing music has allowed me to grow personally first and foremost. It has also allowed me to connect with others resonating with the same issues. I love that. I love connecting and helping people.
3. Briefly share your 'CYF' story...
(when you were a camper - what was your CYF experience like?)
CYF is like my favorite week of the year besides Christmas i guess...and the Masters...i came here scared to death entering college and God REALLY impacted me through the people of CYF. I grew a ton...it's been an amazing community for me ever since. I hope and pray that I can lead here until I die. I'm convinced that God changes lives here and if I can be a small part of that forever, thats awesome.
4. What makes you so passionate about leading worship at CYF each year?
Oh, i guess i kind of already answered this one. But yeah, i think its great to know students here and then lead them throughout the week. Its not just about singing...at all! Its leading others into His presence...and when i can go down the slip n slide with them and know them a little bit and then describe something i'm learning in the Bible and lead a song on that...it makes a greater connection for everybody...it makes me tick and allows me to sing andl lead like crazy. I love when God is just like singing through me...its awesome. Hopefully some of this makes sense.
