clayton faulkner

Disciple…imperfect follower of Jesus – bound to the strong name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – created for relationship/worship of God – believes in grace that reaches farther than expected – seeking to understand the mysteries of God – values excellence, creativity, balance, and diversity

Family…born & raised in Yoakum, TX – married to college sweetheart and best friend Margo (10 year anniversary in 2012) – proud adoptive father of Deacon and Masamo (from Ethiopia)

Music…guitar – singer – bass guitar – drums – piano – trumpet – songwriter – lover of eclectic styles – actively performing music since 1996 – live performances at Warehouse Live in Houston (w/Floyd Morris), Trophy Room in Katy (w/Floyd Morris), The Meridian in Houston (solo), Texas Tea & Coffee in McGregor (w/Bright Size.Life)

Education…never-ending student – Bachelor of Music Education fromSouthwest Texas State University – Master of Arts in Worship fromSouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – candidate for Doctor of Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies

Recording…released two solo recordings – Easter EP (2008) – Family EP (2009) – active studio bassist – songwriting/recording ideas in the hopper: a new Eucharistic liturgy setting, at least 2 different hymn projects, and some songs written about ex-girlfriends

Church…11 years of professional experience serving a variety of churches including Pedernales River Fellowship – Grace Baptist Church – Covenant Lutheran Church – founding pastor of Theophilus – Faith Lutheran Church