In the Spring of 1976, Bob Kilpatrick "left a good job in the city", packed his wife and two young boys in a van and set out to play his guitar, sing his songs and talk about the Christian life to anyone anywhere. He has performed at 37,000 feet to a plane-load of Alaska-bound passengers, in the bustees of Calcutta, the slums of Mexico City, under the watchful eye of Polish KGB agents, at Hyde Park in London, in the subways of Germany, the campuses of South Africa and at a California fruit stand (by special request of his mother). He's also managed to fit in a few thousand church services, youth conventions, television appearances, retreats and camps.
He is the composer of "(In My Life) Lord Be Glorified", which has become a standard (one of the top praise songs worldwide), included in millions of hymnals and chorus books on every continent and recorded too many times to mention. "Here Am I (Send Me To The Nations)" has also established itself as a favourite, included in musicals, song books and recordings around the world. Bob's island-flavored "Won By One" became the theme for the youth missions movement of the Assemblies of God. Max Lucado and Ron DiCianni wrote an award-winning book titled "Tell Me The Story", based on and inspired by Bob's song of the same name. His songs have been recorded by Alvin Slaughter, John Michael Talbot, the Maranatha Praise Singers, Integrity, Word, Sparrow, Brentwood and Benson to name just a few.
Bob considers that among the greatest benefits he has enjoyed over the years has been the privilege of ministering with a veritable "Ministry Who's Who", including Pastor Jack Hayford, Corrie Ten Boom, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, Tony Campolo, Dr. Mark Buntain, Pat Boone and Anne Graham Lotz. "There is nothing better for your relationship with Jesus than to spend time with people who know Him better and love Him more than you do", Bob says.
There's also nothing better for your musical skills than to play with great musicians. Bob's first album, recorded in 1978, featured members of Koinonia and Daniel Amos. Huey Lewis & The News lent lead guitarist Chris Hayes to the "Won By One" album in 1987. Bob has found himself making a joyful noise with Keith Green, Andrae Crouch, Steve Camp, Phil Keaggy, Steve Fry and a lot of other musical (and non-musical) friends. He emceed and led worship at the Spirit West Coast festival this year with Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay and Newsboys. Bob's best friend and wife, Cindy, and their five children have lent their significant instrumental and vocal talents to Dad's music as well.
Bob Kilpatrick's travels have taken him to Western and Eastern Europe, Latin America, India, Africa, Australia and New Zealand in addition to accepting 150-200 engagements each year in America and Canada. These days, Bob is still willing to sing anywhere to anyone about Jesus. You might find him in an auditorium full of 'boomer' and 'buster' families or making a joyful ruckus with his band in an inner city park or telling his stories and sharing his songs in church. You might hear him on the radio- Bob's newest release, "p r i n t s", features many of his most requested new songs. Where ever and how ever you hear him, Bob's message is clear... it's Jesus.
Bob's Recordings: prints ('97), Lord Be Glorified ('96), An Evening In Sacramento ('94), O, Mercy! ('92), The Long March ('90), Won By One ('87), It's So Simple ('85), Collection ('83), Bob Kilpatrick Band Live! ('81), It's Not Enough ('80), Finished Work ('79), You Are Invited ('78)
Bob's Videos: Live At Church On The Way (1995), An Evening In Sacramento (1994), The Long March (1990)
Bob's Printed Music: Lord Be Glorified Songbook ('95), Tell Me The Story Octavo ('93), Lord Be Glorified Octavo ('78)
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<p>CCLI is not a music industry business. It is a service to the Church. It is not in the business of creating or tracking radio hit songs. Think of it, they track the worship songs we sing in church. This gives them a distinct lack of pretension and a great sympathy for worship leaders, pastors and the entire Christian community. I find this refreshing.
<p>I am a big fan of CCLI! Prior to it's existence, we would handle 25-50 requests each week from churches seeking permission to use "Lord Be Glorified" in one way or another. We attempted to do this for free but it became obvious that we were spending significant amounts of time, paper and postage on it. Now, CCLI has made it easy for the churches to comply with the copyright laws and has greatly reduced our correspondence as well!"
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