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Lisa Westerfield was born and raised in Louisville, KY, and currently resides just outside Chicago. A veteran vocal artist and speaker with an emphasis on ministry, by the age of ten Lisa knew she was called into the ministry and has pursued that calling passionately and relentlessly ever since. Her personal mission is "to promote and encourage healthy spiritual growth of God'schildren, emboldening them in His service by encouraging recognition of personal value to God, recognition of unique gifts and confident use of those gifts as tools for expanding God's kingdom." This mission includes those who have yet to receive the sacrifice of Jesus.

Lisa has more than 25 years of experience which includes Baptist Student Union Choir Director, Church Worship Leader, Adult Choir Director, Youth VBS teacher, Adult Sunday School teacher, voice instruction and women's ministry retreat and speaking in addition to an intensive 6-year personal ministry development program. She has also led a 12-day ministry tour of South Africa in March/April 2001. A soprano with an almost three-octave range, Lisa holds a Bachelor*s degree in Vocal Performance with a minor in non-teaching Psychology. She is sometimes accompanied by her husband, Butch, who ministers as sound technician. Butch holds a degree in Religion from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY as well. Lisa is a member of the Gospel Music Association and the Northeast Artist Guild.