Reflection of You

A Recording project by Jake Brothers

Music has always been a major part of Jake Brothers’ life. Growing up in Ohio, he sang in choirs, took piano lessons and learned the guitar. He headed off to college at Anderson University in and began studying Music Business with a minor in Church Music. Soon, the Lord began drawing Jake’s heart toward leading others in deeper, more authentic worship of God. He began leading worship in Anderson’s chapel services, at Campus Crusade meetings, and at a monthly student-led worship service.

A Dream to Record
During his college years, Jake also started composing more original songs. Often, he felt inspired by a Scripture passage or a truth from the Holy Spirit. The more original songs he wrote, the more he began dreaming of someday recording an album of his own. Friends encouraged him to record, and he wondered if God may be calling him to move to Nashville after graduation and begin a recording career.

The Call to the Church
As he approached graduation, Jake sought the Lord’s guidance for his next steps. Should he risk it all and move to Nashville? “My friends helped me process the options, and in the end I realized that I have a shepherd’s heart, and that one of God’s gifts to me was a passion for the church,” Jake said. “I want to unashamedly call the church to a fuller understanding of worship.” It was at this time that Faith Church was seeking a director of Contemporary Worship. Through a referral, Jake was introduced to the church. “I loved this church right away,” Jake said. He was hired in 2003.

Time to Reflect and to Write
As Worship Director, Jake coordinates volunteer musicians and plans worship services. However, he also finds time to reflect and to write more original music. He continues to hone the writing process and has composed songs under deadlines for events such as the Global Impact Conference or the Lighthouse Project. Jake’s original repertoire began to expand, and he found himself convicted by the Lord. “These are songs that the Holy Spirit gave to me,” he said. “Why should I be keeping them to myself? Does God want these songs to be a blessing to others?” The dream to record an album grew stronger yet.

The Time is Right!
For more than a year, Jake has been actively working on his recording project.  In God’s providence, Jake met John David Webster, a local Christian recording artist whose passion was to empower other Christian artists. John David began working with Jake in the pre-production process and coached him on song composition, selection, and voice. He also encouraged Jake to record using professional musicians and a high-quality studio. Through prayer and godly counsel, Jake decided that this was God’s will. By God’s grace and provision and the generosity of His people, the total amount of $22,000 was raised to cover the cost of the project.

CD Release Party
Reflection of You will be released on Sunday, August 19 at 6:00 pm at Faith Church, with CDs available for purchase that evening for $12. Come worship with Jake as he performs the entire CD, containing all original songs! The album includes favorites such as Great is Your Name, The Way You Love Me and Amazed.  Jake marvels at how God directed the course. “This is an album from the Holy Spirit,” he said. “I’m amazed that he’s chosen to use me.”
 

Worship Services:
Traditional: 9:00 am

Contemporary: 10:45 am

Location:
9125 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46240