For the fifth year in a row singer/songwriter/recording artist Andrew Berg
will serve as Worship Leader for the CYF07 Student Conference
at Malone College - June 22-28.

Andrew has had an major part in bringing cutting edge worship to CYF and has become synonymous with the camp. His humble worship style has helped to create an environment of praise during the daily worship times at CYF.

Andrew graduated cum laude from Malone College in May of 2006.  During his college years he released 3 CD's and led Malone's worship for three of the four years.  During that time he also played numerous gigs in his free time.

Currently, Andrew is continuing to write and play and is the worship pastor of Rivertree Christian Church in Hartville. He has a desire to share his passions with others through song, especially that of Christ's love for everyone.

We are excited to have Andrew Berg back at CYF2008!

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.