Worship Training Reflections

Patrick Smith is a talented musician, worship leader, teacher, sound designer, and producer. Founder of the Patrick Smith Project, Patrick seeks to both create and produce music that is intellectually stimulating and spiritually stirring. Patrick daily exhibits a passion and devotion to Christ, music, and his beautiful wife. Originally hailing from Prescott, Arizona, Patrick attended University of North Texas, Mesa Community College, and William Paterson University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Jazz. As a result, Patrick plays the drums, piano, guitar, and bass although his main instrument is the trumpet. He plays the trumpet in professional circles after 15 years of participating in various bands including Arizona’s All-State Jazz Band, All-State Concert Band, and University of North Texas’ well-known 3 O’Clock Lab Band. Currently working at Evangel Church as the Music Director, Patrick manages a group of over 100 volunteers, leads worship or plays for various weekly services, creates graphic design artwork, does recordings with volunteers for church and outside use, and creatively directs and ministers at special services/events. God has gifted him with the essential talents to be an effective minister, musician, director, producer, and servant within the church.