Patrick Jenkins is a singer/songwriter from Central Illinois and is quickly becoming a good friend of mine. We initially met through the pastor of my church and have since bonded over our love of music and our experience with the world of Contemporary Christian Music. At one time Patrick was a songwriter, lead singer, and keyboardist for the band Two Cent Offering. Now he has taken on a role as a worship leader at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Washington, Illinois and is also a husband and a father. Back in December of last year Patrick helped my church out when we put on a carol sing at a local coffee shop. He had just released his EP back in November and graciously gave me a copy of it when I asked him for one (I still owe him 5 bucks by the way). Since then, I have really enjoyed listening to Appeal To Heaven, a collection of folk music that contains heartfelt songs of faith and encouragement and some stellar cover art (see picture below). I recently sat down with Patrick (he sitting comfortably at his home computer, me waiting expectantly in front of my own computer) and asked about the recording experience, what motivates his songwriting, and about being a worship leader.
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