BROKEN
CHAINS
MEMBERS
CORKY McGUIRE - ACOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCALS
"Before I came to know Christ, I was playing in churches just because I was asked to. Outside of playing, I was not living a Christ-like life. But after wrestling with not living the way I should for quite some time, the Lord began a work in my life that later led me to accept Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. Taking place over 30 years ago, I now have been blessed with God's grace to continue sharing what Jesus has done in my life with others through song and testimony."
"For God so loved the word that he gave his ONLY begotten SON, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."
John 3:16
TODD FOGLEMAN - BASS GUITAR, VOCALS
"First and foremost, there are no words that can express the gratitude I feel in my heart for what the Lord did for me on that cruel cross. Knowing he would have died for me even if I was the only one on earth is nothing short of amazing. I don't understand it but I accept it because that's our God.
Then to bless me to be able to sing/play with some of his children has been a highlight in my life, These guys/gals in Broken Chains love God and that's the main thing. I need to be around folks who do! So I am very thankful for this band and the joy it has brought my heart singing/playing His praises.
Thank you Lord for breaking the chains of sin from my soul!"
ARTIE NEESE - DRUMS, VOCALS
"Though I have been playing music for a long time, I always felt like something was missing. The true fulfillment came when I started playing for Jesus. Joining in with my brothers and sisters in Christ to lift up praises to Jesus and worship Him in unity made all those years of practice worthwhile. I can’t believe how He has blessed me at home and through Broken Chains.
It is hard to understand how God could love me enough to send His only Son to die on a cross and suffer the beatings and shame placed on Him for the sins I would commit, but I am forever grateful and thankful to Him. It wasn’t just for me, it includes all. He did it for all of us and it is His desire for all of us to seek Him."
“Sing to Him! Make music to Him! Tell about all His
miraculous deeds.” Psalm 105:2
PAM CRUTCHFIELD - KEYBOARDS, VOCALS
"I once told my youngest son, who is a drummer, that 'someday you will have to tell God what you did with the talent that He gave to you'... something I also have to remind myself of often. I am a Christian, but I am also imperfect, flawed and broken. Fortunately, for me, there is a cross that tells me that the price has already been paid - that all I have to do is accept the cross, get up and try again!
I will never be perfect. I don't have to be - because He is. And for each failure, there is victory in that cross. I don't have to win it - it is already mine! Someday, when He asks, I hope to say - 'I used what You gave me for Your glory'. And I did it with some of the most faithful, gracious people I know - people who truly love God - and people who have always lifted me up."
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11
MIKE BRIGHT - ELECTRIC GUITAR
"The main thing for me is the opportunity to tell others about Jesus and to share my gifts with them. God can use a guitar to inspire others and to invite them to come to him. If I happen to be holding the guitar at that time it is just God working through me. It is the most wonderful feeling to be used by him to help someone else.
I remember after we played at a local church a lady came up - she did not say a word; she just began to cry. No words were necessary - it was obvious God had used us that day to touch her heart. We just hugged her and cried with her. Those moments are why I practice so hard and why I want to give God 110% all the time. God is AMAZING!"
"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
2 Corinthians 12:9
MELISSA COBLE - VOCALS
"I am truly thankful for God’s patience and kindness. He takes me as I am, with all my imperfections, because Jesus first loved me and took care of all my mess at the cross. I consider it an honor to be a part of this ministry. I am truly blessed to serve alongside such a wonderful bunch of folks.
I have no doubt that God brought us all together. I know He has great plans for us and I look forward to future opportunities to make a joyful noise and exalt His name!"
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
JOSH BEADDLES - KEYBOARDS, SOUND
"I personally just want to tell others about Jesus in any way I can. Whether it be mixing sound, playing music, praying with someone, or just simply having a converstaion - my goal is just to fulfill my purpose while giving God all the honor, glory, and credit due."
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
MATT McFARLING - SOUND
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