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For Jilleen, music is the
vehicle - God's love is the message. At a time
when many Christian Music Artists are pulled
away from ministry and pushed toward "industry"
obligations, Jilleen has maintained focus on her
life's mission; to be a conduit through her
words and songs bringing the message of God's
love to a hurting world. Jilleen's ministry is
best exemplified through her life verse Mark
12:30 - "Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind and with all your strength."
Whether performing before a crowd of hundreds
(The Crystal Cathedral, Saddleback Church, Union
Church, The American Cancer Society) or in a
small country church, Jilleen's message of hope
and healing is both positive and inspirational.
She is considered to be one of the major
defining voices in Christian Music today. "Jilleen's
music touches the hearts of many. She was a very
important part of our music ministry here at
Saddleback Church. I admire her servant heart
and ambition to serve God in full time music
ministry," says Rick Muchow, Magnification
Pastor, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA. She
also has become a regular at many of the MOP’s
groups in her state and beyond as a speaker who
can identify with their life and the struggles
of being a Mother of a Preschooler.;
"People can relate to the
pertinent message in my music. Sometimes we have
good days. Sometimes we have bad days. It all
depends upon the day! My goal is to enable the
listener to experience God in their everyday
circumstances, especially in the small things."
Jilleen's latest groundbreaking release "The
Hymns Experience" is a new look at the
traditional hymns of the faith. With a fresh
respectful approach, Jilleen weaves a tapestry
of history and faith together bringing the
listener to a point of reflection. She breathes
new life into the age old classics like "This Is
My Father's World" and "Fairest Lord Jesus" and
other familiar songs. The classic lyrics,
rearranged into a modern day musical setting,
blend the old and the new into something truly
unique and ear catching.
"I was actually inspired to do this hymns
project after listening to a favorite CD of mine
called 'Hymns From The Ryman' by Gary Chapman.
Every time I listen to this album it draws me
closer to the heart of God and enriches my
relationship with Him. I want to do the same for
my listeners; to inspire them with new
renditions of their all time favorite hymns, but
at the same time, guide them into closer
communion with Him."
"The Hymns Experience" was
produced by Jeff Nelson (Cindy Morgan, Babby
Mason, The Martins), Dove Award Nominee for
Producer of The Year, and recorded and mixed by
Steve Dady (Kirk Franklin, Jaci Velasquez, Among
Thorns) at Sunset Studios in Brentwood,
Tennessee. "The Hymns Experience" follows up
Jilleen's last CD titled "Summon Your Power"
which excels in sharing vivid, yet mysterious
Christ-like imagery. In 2000, Jilleen released
her first album "One King, Two Crowns"
containing nine power packed inspirational songs
that are an expression of Jilleen's everlasting
love for the Lord.
In 2003, Jilleen felt called by God to broaden
her ministry to women and now speaks on a
variety of topics that have encouraged and
entertained women at retreats, conferences and
ministry events nationwide.
In 1997, Jilleen graduated from Concordia
University, Irvine with a Bachelor's Degree in
Music and in 2001, Jilleen was awarded the
Concordia University Alumni Award for her
contributions towards helping to fulfill The
Great Commission.
During her career, Jilleen has shared the stage
with CCM greats like Bryan Duncan, Al Denson and
Patty Cabrera and has performed for events
sponsored by The California Southern Baptist
Convention and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS).
Jilleen has appeared on several local and
national radio shows including the Let's Talk
Radio Show on 93.5 FM KFSG, The Worship Café on
107.9 FM KWVE, The Indie Edge Show on 99.5 FM
KKLA and The Bible Broadcasting Network.
Jilleen partners with World Vision, one of the
largest privately funded Christian relief and
development organization in the world. As an
Artist Associate, Jilleen helps raise awareness
of and support for the work of World Vision in
the area of child sponsorship. While at home,
Jilleen enjoys spending quality time with her
husband whom she married on October 12, 2002.
Most importantly, Jilleen believes that her
greatest treasure in life is her personal
relationship with the Lord and sharing God's
love with others. |