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Fellow Bereans,
Although I had planned to shut down The Berean Test, several folks stepped up and asked to take over the site. Which I appreciate! Thank you to everyone who asked. I have selected Chris Mellon to be your next reviewer.
Chris Mellon is a Worship Pastor in the mid-east states. He has been leading worship for 13 years and has a loving wife and children. After just receiving his M-Div, he was looking for a project to further serve the Lord. The Berean Test has been a blessing to him and his team as they have processed songs together and he is excited to carry on the website and prayerfully asks the Lord’s guidance as he manages this resource for so many. He appreciates your patience and understanding as he learns the site and possibly implements new procedures. To help him better understand how to serve the community, please consider sharing in the comments your favorite aspect of the site or what you might like to see change or remain the same.
You heard him folks! Bring on the suggestions!
Comments
Jolee
YYYEEESSS!!!!! thank you chris!! i was so scared that the Berean test was gonna shut down, but praise God for you, Chris. i pray you lead this website well and that God is glorified in every word of these reviews.
Christine
Blessings ~ thank you for answering the call to continue this wonderful resource 🙏
Adrian Fox
Thanks Chris! If you ever need help I’d be glad to help if I’m able!
McKenzie
I recently found this website right before it was announced to close which made me sad, but also completely understand the reason! So thankful that it will be continued. Vince thank you for taking your time to help keep people Biblically aligned in music and serving the Lord in this way over the years. Your gracious responses while staying true to scripture in your reviews and comments show a true heart for people and why you did this. As for Chris, thank you for being willing to take this on and continue the site. I look forward to future reviews and will be praying for this ministry!
Karla Thurmer
SO glad to hear this!
Yvonne Porterfield
Thank you, Chris, for taking on this important project. I am an elder at our church and I’m very concerned about some of the songs we sing on Sunday mornings. I look forward to coming to this site to find reviews or to ask for a review of contemporary worship music.
Ukulele4Worship
Welcome Chris! Love this site as a resource to gain deeper insight on songs. I’m so glad it will continue to grow.
kerrigan357
YAY! This is exciting news! Congratulations!!!! -Kareena Holloway, Rogers, Arkansas
Sarah
Praise the Lord! I’m so grateful that this site will continue on, it’s been such a blessing to me as I prepare to lead worship at my church every month.
Scott Spradlin
I love this site and have used it for years. Thank you for all you have done and thank you for those who will curate the site in the future. As a worship leader with over 30 years experience, this site has been a blessing to confirm or augment my personal assessment of modern worship songs. Making sure songs are not only singable but Biblically and theologically sound is an important aspect of worship leading that is often overlooked. I am looking forward to seeing this work continued, hopefully well into the future. May the Lord continue to bless your work.
devotedlycollector85c0f3549f
Thank you SO much for picking up the mantle Chris!! May the LORD richly bless you and your family as you faithfully serve so many of us!!
Homer
Praise God, The Berean Test continues.
James Burgess
I also had just recently found the site only to find it was shutting down. I had been doing minor corrections/rewrites of hymns that lack or even contradict scripture for many years.
Glen Beeler Jr
Praise the Lord! And thank you so much for finding someone to carry on this important ministry service.
Jeff Edmunds
Excellent, thanks Pastor Chris – I will definitely send some feedback.
Dave
I am very thankful that this ministry will continue. Thanks for your faithful service, and your efforts to keep it going. Blessings and best wishes to Chris and he takes this forward!
Merle Sousa
Just love all of your input. Such a blessing. I wouldn’t change a thing. We have a community group at our church called, Worship Unveiled and each week we take a worship song that we will sing on Sunday and discuss everything about that song. So, berean test has been such a great resource for us. God Bless You and keep it up!
Neil Fiedler
Excited for the great news! I use these reviews as a gut check as well as bounce songs off my elders and fellow leaders. Stoked to hear it will live on!
Barbara Kissell
Well I have been recommending this site to all who would listen since I found it.
the day before it was announced it was closing I had told my new pastors about it so I was devastated it was closing so Chris taking over is answered prayer. Thankyou
Laurenz Jackson
Praise God!