At this moment (I'm about 30,000 feet over Colorado right now), I can't put my hand on an agency or mission that is looking for a keyboard player who would like to be part of a traveling worship team. I'm sure there are some, and Urbana would be a unique place to find one! I don't know if you are planning to attend, but it would be a place to interact with the people out there who are looking for someone like you.

However, I'd like to make another suggestion. Just as the Lord pushed you out of your comfort zone (the corporate 9-5 job) once, I wouldn't be surprised if He is fully able to do it again!

In other words, instead of becoming a member of a traveling worship team (which doesn't have the opportunity of really getting into a cross-cultural context), how about taking your talents overseas, not only as a musician, but also as a trainer of worship leaders - leaders who can learn through you to avoid the temptation of being showmen/women and really lead people into the presence of God (like we trust the Urbana worship team will do)? I don't know what your professional training is, but you obviously have talent and experience.

Could you teach and model worship in a theolgical seminary? Bible school? Be a music director in a local congregation, incorporating national music rhythm and styles into the heart-worship of the people rather than just copying what they hear from American CD's? Urbana could help you explore this avenue as well.

In short, your question is a good one. I can't give you a snap answer just now, but I think that the Urbana experience will touch the above phrases I have drawn from your letter. Get back to me if you would like. Let's keep sharing.

May the Lord continue to nourish your heart hunger until you find your place in His perfect will for you.

Jack