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  • Leadworship Workshops

    Des Moines, IA Faculty Bios

    Paul Baloche | www.leadworship.com

    Dove Award-winning songwriter, Paul Baloche, has written hundreds of worship songs. “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Above All,” “Hosanna,” “Your Name,” and many others have become church favorites throughout the world. As a respected songwriter and teacher, Paul travels the world teaching and leading others in worship. Through Leadworship.com, he developed a series of teaching DVD’s designed to help worship teams increase their skill and confidence in leading others in worship. Paul has served as the Worship Pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Texas for over 20 years where he lives with his family.

    Ben Gowell | www.bengowell.com

    Ben Gowell is a session guitarist, producer, and worship leader. He has played on many studio recordings, including projects by Paul Baloche, Michael W. Smith, Sara Groves, and others. He has been Paul’s electric guitar player for 8 years and co-produced Paul’s latest CD “Glorious”. Ben has taught electric guitar workshops at worship seminars across the globe. He serves as the Creative Arts Pastor at Valley Creek Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    Carl Albrecht | www.carlalbrecht.com

    Carl has been a professional drummer and percussionist for over 30 years. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects and uncountable Christian and mainstream projects. He has been Paul’s drummer for 15 years. A list of artists Carl has played with would take a separate page. Carl is a sought-after drums and percussion instructor and has produced a series of excellent drum DVD’s.

    Michael Rossback | www.michaelrossback.com

    Michael Rossback is a multi-talented musician, songwriter, and music producer with a wide variety of interests. He has been Paul’s bass player and background vocalist for 4 years and also does studio work for others in New York, Nashville, and Colorado Springs.

    Michael was part of the New Life Church worship team and also played with The Desperation Band and The Michael Gungor Band.


    Travis Brockway

    In his 20+ year career, Travis Brockway has mixed over 2,000 live events, worked on hundreds of albums, toured extensively, and has been employed by some of America’s largest churches and AVL design firms. Travis has been the FOH and recording engineer for Shane & Shane, Waterdeep, The Robbie Seay Band, and many others, all the while happily sharing his knowledge and experience.

    Michael Neale | www.michaelneale.com

    Michael has been a worship pastor and songwriter for many years.  His songs have been recorded by artists such as Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Rebecca St. James and others.  In leading worship teams and directing choirs over the years, Michael has developed excellent vocal instruction that will help improve your confidence and skill in singing on your worship team.

    Michael serves on the team of Worship Leaders at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL where he lives with his wife Leah, and their three children.