MARC'S YOUTH EXPERIENCE & MISSION







I have spent most of my adult life serving in Youth Ministry. Most of that time was in music band & worship teams. If there is musical ability in a youth, I usually can see it and develop it.












I have done a lot of work with students in the Assembly of God Fine Arts Festival, but even a weekly youth worship team or a youth band can provide the necessary training ground. In the end it’s not a program that can change a life, it’s the relationship that is built in the process.










Some of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done are helping a young person take their talent to the next level. My best attributes are; working with the resources that I have been given (human, time, money, etc.), organizing a specific plan, & completing the plan. Projects are usually the best way to go because there is something to show for their hard work.


YOUTH MINISTRY POSITIONS
2014-2016 Youth Worship Team - First Assembly of God (Chickasha, OK)

2012 Fine Arts Festival Music Director - Wells Assembly of God, (Wells, MN)

2009-2010 Afterschool Guitar Club Teacher - Phoenix Learning Center (Encinitas, CA)

2005-2008 Youth Music Director - Coastal Christian Center (Encinitas, CA)

2006-2008 Fine Arts Festival Music Director - Coastal Christian Center (Encinitas, CA)

2007-2008 Interim Youth Pastor - Coastal Christian Center (Encinitas, CA)

1998 -2005 Youth Worship Team - Celebration Church (Lakeville, MN)

2001-2005 Fine Arts Festival Music Director - Celebration Church (Lakeville, MN)

1991-1997 Youth Worship Team - Hendersonville Church of God (Hendersonville, TN)


ASSEMBLY OF GOD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Since 2001 I have been a Music Director training students for the Assembly of God Fine Arts Festival, a ministry development organization that holds district exhibitions and a national festival every year involving over 70,000 students. I have trained students to 3 top scores on the District level (2001, 2003, & 2005) and 2 national finalists (2003 & 2005) with 7 overall National Invitations in the Christian Band category as well as National Invitations in Worship Team (2001, 2002, 2003 &, 2005) & Songwriting (2001).

I am very proud of all my kids, I constantly celebrate their ongoing success.


2001 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Celebration Church - Lakeville, MN)
Christian Band - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation (Top Score),

Nationals - Superior, (VIDEO)

Participants: Dustin LaFavre/Pradeepan Jeeva/Ben Block/ Austin Miller


Worship Team - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation, Nationals - Superior, (VIDEO)

Participants: Dustin LaFavre/Christi Milan/Robi Messerich/Brian Block/Pradeepan Jeeva/Ben Block/ Jeremiah Dally/John Banta/Melissa Milan


Songwriting - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation (Top),

Nationals - Superior w/ Invitation - Finalist - #7, (VIDEO)

Participant: Dustin LaFavre


2002 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Celebration Church - Lakeville, MN)
Christian Band - Minnesota District - Superior,

Participants: Robi Messerich/Pradeepan Jeeva/Ben Block/Christi Milan


Worship Team - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation, Nationals - Superior,

Participants: Christi Milan/Robi Messerich/Pradeepan Jeeva/Ben Block/ Jeremiah Dally/John Banta/Melissa Milan/Tiffany Walsh


Songwriting - Minnesota District - Superior

Participant: Pradeepan Jeeva


2003 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Celebration Church - Lakeville, MN)
Christian Band - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation (Top Score), Nationals - Superior w/Invitation - Finalist (Top 25) (VIDEO)

Participants: Robi Messerich/Pradeepan Jeeva/Ben Block/Tricia Eisen/Neal Hartgraves/Jessica MacDonald, Song: Everyone's A Star (Marc Patch)


Worship Team - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation, Nationals - Superior,

Participants: Christi Milan/Robi Messerich/Pradeepan Jeeva/Ben Block/Neal Hartgraves/Jeremiah Dally/Tricia Eisen/Monica Morgan


2004 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Celebration Church - Lakeville, MN)
Christian Band - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation, Nationals - Superior, (VIDEO)

Participants: Rob Eisen/Tricia Eisen/Chad Gilmour/Neal Hartgraves/Bethany LeFavre/Jacob Wolf,

Song: Heart Smile (Marc Patch)


Worship Team - Minnesota District - Superior,

Participants: Aaron Dally/Rob Eisen/Tricia Eisen/Chad Gilmour/Josiah Hansen/Neal Hartgraves/Bethany LeFavre/Krista Morris/Crystal Updegraff/Jacob Wolf, Songs: Set Me On Fire (Ryan Delmore), Hallelujah (Shout To The Earth) Matt Reardon


2005 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Celebration Church - Lakeville, MN)
Christian Band - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation, Nationals - Superior,

Christian Band #1 Participants: Tricia Eisen/Ashley Flippo/Chad Gilmour/Josiah Hansen/Neal Hartgraves/Jacob Wolf, Song: Seriously (Marc Patch)


Christian Band - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation (Top Score), Nationals - Superior w/Invitation - Finalist (Top 18)

Christian Band #2 Participants: T.J. Austad/Jessica Butterfield/Bethany LaFavre/Jay Pearson/Tim Puch, Song: Give It Away (Michael Olson/Lori Sabin)


Worship Team - Minnesota District - Superior w/ Invitation, Nationals - Superior,

Participants: Jessica Butterfield/Tricia Eisen/Ashley Flippo/Chad Gilmour /Josiah Hansen/ Neal Hartgraves/Alyssa Martin/Krista Morris/Tim Puch/Jacob Wolf ,Songs: Be Glorified/Praise You With The Dance


Instrumental Wind/Brass Solo - Minnesota District - Superior, Flute Solo

Participant: Jessica Butterfield,

Songs: When I Survey The Wondrous Cross/The Wonderful Cross/Crown Him With Many Crowns/At The Cross


2007 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Coastal Christian Center - Encinitas, CA)
2007 Coastal Christian Center - Encinitas, CA


Christian Band - Southern California District - Superior w/ Invitation,

Christian Band Participants: Emilee Adamson/Amelia Wilson/Nicole Ellis/Jesse Grissom/Chris Klutts,

Song: Anticonformity


Worship Team - Southern California District - Superior,

Participants: Emilee Adamson/Amelia Wilson/Nicole Ellis/Jesse Grissom/Chris Klutts/Robby Adamson,


2012 A/G Fine Arts Festival (Wells Assembly of God - Wells, MN)
Worship Team - Minnesota District - Superior,

Participants: Hanna Redig/Tenley Schwartz/Tikvah Schwartz/Allison Whinery/Chris Whinery


INTERIM YOUTH PASTOR

For 7 months between 2007-2008 I served as interim Youth Pastor at Coastal Christian Center.

Here is one of the fun projects we did to discover and develop talents & gifts.

Closer - N2 Youth


TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials From Students

(All of these testimonials were unsolicited and came from letters, emails, etc.)


Hey Marc, I was just thinking about all of the stuff you did for the youth, and I wanted to say thank you for all your hard work. You must have spent hour upon hours in the studio. You made songs. You recorded music. You ran practices. You planned events. You made things happen. Even though I wasn’t involved in most of your work, I wanted to say that I saw your mini9stry. I saw your service, and I thank you. God bless you,

Josiah H. (Musician/North Central University/Currently an Associate Pastor)


Marc – Thank you so much for all your support. I would not be where I am without you & all of your help. Wish you were here. Thank you again & God bless,

Tricia E. (Berklee School of Music/Vocalist/Recording Artist/Currently a Church Recording Manager)


Hey Marc! - I think you'll be happy to know that I'm on the United Live team now as one of their singers! So its perdy exciting. I also sing by myself at Powerhouse (our 18-25 yr old program which is apart of United...its about 1,000 ppl!) So its crazy to think how far I've come, being little shy Jessica to okee I'm now singing by myself and doing worship for Hillsong Church! Ahhh...and its all thanks to you and God! You always told me how I was lying when I said I couldn't reach that note when really I could hehe...thank you for pulling the best out of me and building my confidence, not in myself, but in Christ. love ya heaps marc, Jessica M. (Hillsong/Hillsong United/Currently Hillsong US Church Plant )


Marc - I am a youth leader at an a/g church as well!! ya know, had you not been there in my life for a while, i probably would have prolonged my whole "getting saved" portion and been in more junk. So thank you so much for all you did for me! I think I am called to be a worship leader!!! check that out!! Thanks again Marc!!

Niki W. (Worship Leader/International House of Prayer)


Marc, You have been such a blessing in my life. Thank you so much for pushing me like you do, because if it wasn’t for you I’d be lying on a couch somewhere, 200 lbs. overweight, wondering why I’m not a singer yet. I love you, God Bless,

Robi M. (Vocalist/Recording Artist)


Thanks again Marc! I really appreciate it. I had so much fun making this CD with you. I’d be honored to do another project with you someday or a gig or two.

Jules D. (Jazz Vocalist/Recording Artist)


Marc - Thanks for being so faithful with your music. You are a true example of “using your talents for God. - Misty F. (Southern Gospel Artist)


Marc – I just wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done for me! You were always willing to do things for me and you kept me encouraged and singing. I could never Thank you enough for being such a great friend to me! Love,

Holly P. (Youth Worship Team Vocalist)


Marc – You are awesome! You make our youth stuff fun! Seriously without you there would be no Twice Born (Band), no fun!!!

I appreciate you tons Marc & everything you do for us! Love in Christ –

Mere C. (Youth Worship Team Vocalist)


Marc, Thank you so much for bringing me into this band. Without you we wouldn’t have the opportunity to be in a band. I appreciate everything you have done and continue to do.

Christi M. (Youth Worship Team Vocalist)


Testimonials From Leaders


Marc – I love you so much and continue to be impressed with you, your sweet spirit, & smile. When things are stressed out or at 7:30 Sunday mornings, you never cease to bless me. I love what God is doing with you and all of us. Thanks for your very important part in making an eternal difference! Gratefully

Londa L. (Fine Arts Pastor/Currently Senior Pastor)


Marc – Thanks for your consistency, dedication & musical skill in PHYC – I can’t tell you how much I truly appreciate you. You motivate me! Blessings, Garth H. (Youth Pastor/Currently Senior Pastor)


Marc - Thank you for all you do! I appreciate your hard work with Fine Arts, PHYC Worship Team & individual students. Marc, you have made a difference in many students lives – Don’t get discouraged & don’t give up!~ I love and appreciate you Bro! Thanks!

P. Jeremy S. (Youth Pastor)


Marc, what an outstanding job you did with Twice Born & Worship Band. You are so awesome to pour yourself into our teens. The Lord’s hand of anointing is on you so strong. Thank you for using your gifts for His glory. You inspire me to be a better leader. Thank You again, God Bless –

Jamie V. (Youth & Fine Arts Leader)


Marc – I wanted to tell you how much I miss you. I miss you faithfulness as usual. Take care. Love, Chuck C. (Youth Pastor)