Leading Worship
Mike has been playing the guitar and leading people to worship the Lord in the power of the Spirit since he was in high school. Over the years Mike has developed a contemporary acoustical sound accompanied by simulated drums or Mike’s son, Zach playing cahon. Mike’s wife, Debbie, and son, Zach add their voicals when they are able to travel with him, and the sound is enriched by their three part harmonies.
Mike leads people to express their love and gratitude to God for who He is and what He has done — with the latest contemporary worship songs, a few traditional hymns, and selected original worship songs, as well.
Music sets, times of prayer, and times of reflection are prayerfully selected and arranged to lead people to an encounter with God, to enter into His presence with thanksgiving and praise in their hearts.
Worship Defined
Worship is a response to God’s mercy. In view of all that God has done for us in Christ Jesus, we are to turn ourselves over to God for Him to use as He chooses that His name maybe glorified among the nations. Our lives are to be surrendered to God as a gift of loving gratitude.
We are to offer to God a holy life that is not conformed to this world but is transformed by daily setting ourselves apart from sin and, out of love, setting apart our thinking and actions to the thinking and actions of God. Worship is the response of a life that gives glory to God in all one thinks and does.
Paul summarizes this in Romans 12:1-2 “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
The writer of Hebrews 13:15-16 states, “Therefore, by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
The singing of songs serves two purposes: to express our loving thanks, praise, and commitment to God and to teach us about God and His commands. Music, in and of itself, is not worship but simply one avenue for worship. As Mike leads people in singing, he leads them to respond, not just in the moment with their voices, but with a commitment of their lives day by day to God.
“I look forward to partnering with you in ministry to encourage those you serve to worship the Lord from the overflow of a life simply and purely devoted to Christ!” – Mike Thibodeaux
How to book Mike Thibodeaux to lead worship at your ministry event?
I do not use a booking agent. For more than 25 years, I have taken a relational approach, working directly with churches and leaders who are planning the ministry event. I look forward to getting to know you. (Mike’s family is only available to sing and travel with him on a limited basis.) Here are your next steps:
Check Available Dates
See if the dates of your ministry event are available on Mike’s ministry schedule.
Review Booking Info
Cover the expenses and give an honorarium, as the Lord leads, to Simplicity Ministries®.
Complete Booking Form
Mike will personally respond to discuss with you the details of your ministry event.