"More Than I" came from a song of the same name, a song that had become a theme song for the group. Originally it was the concept that God is so much more than I can comprehend. Now that I am the primary member (with my wife playing with me as she can), it has taken an additional meaning: I am never alone, and my ministry is only possible through the power of God.

I led worship for several years in several churches, and recently had the opportunity to play a couple special music numbers in my current church. The last real concert was eight years ago -- the only concert with the full band. It will always be special as it marked the only recording we had from that great group of friends. We are hoping to start playing more actively in other churches in the near future.

The Internet gives us an opportunity to create and distribute music like never before. I have some die-hard fans in England, and that never would have happened without the Internet. It also makes music more disposable, though, which I think makes it that much more important that I get out and do face-to-face ministry to reforge those personal connections that we all crave but lack in this modern world.

I would not be opposed to the possibility, but I really want the music to remain a ministry and I want to be able to say what needs to be said from God's word without worrying about marketability. Jesus did not worry about popularity, and He called us to serve Him exclusively. God's will comes before all others including my career. If I were to sign with a music label, they would need to understand and support that.

The "band" originally started as three friends, Rob, Kahrin, and I. Rob played bass, Kahrin played the clarinet, and I sang and played piano (of course!). We primarily played in a coffee house in Bozeman, and we played a couple special numbers for church. The group name was "Free From Shadows". "Diamond in the Rain" was a product of this early collaboration.

Years passed, and we went our separate ways, but I continued to write and play music with my friends. When I got married, we decided to form a new band. Kahrin returned to play clarinet and lend her vocal talents, and we added a flute, guitar, violin, percussion, and my wife played bass. "More Than I" was formed. Unfortunately, the band was short-lived and soon split up after a single performance at Grace Bible Church, but not before creating some beautiful and powerful music. A smaller version of "More Than I" continued to play for a few months before life circumstances separated us all again.

My wife and I had five young boys and took a hiatus during that time. Now we feel that the time is right to start up the music again, this time with a greater push and emphasis to reach out to churches to encourage them and spark a revival of dedicated faith in God by the power of the Holy Spirit. May God's name be praised!

I was most heavily influenced by Michael W. Smith, Rich Mullins, and Steven Curtis Chapman.

Bozeman, MT will always have a special place in my heart as it was the first town I really called home.