Kalie Kelch
Music is a powerful ministry tool to reach people with the Good News of God’s love, and on December 12, 2024, five Georgia-Cumberland Academy (GCA) students had the opportunity to share a message of hope with listeners of The Fish 104.7 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Every Christmas season, The Fish invites different groups on the morning show to sing Christmas carols. Over the years, they’ve had popular Christian music artists, local school groups, and even bagpipers. Griffin Adkins, a member of the Georgia-Cumberland Academy Church, is the assistant program director and producer for the Kevin & Taylor Show at The Fish, and he invited GCA’s Magnify Worship to participate in the Christmas segment.
“Since attending the GCA Church, I’ve been super impressed with the GCA students leading worship. Not only are they technically good, but the worship experience is spirit-filled,” said Adkins. “Not only did I think our listening audience would enjoy hearing Magnify Worship play, but I knew listeners would love learning about Magnify’s mission. It’s such a unique program.”
The group of students performed a cover song and Magnify Worship’s original Christmas song “Forevermore” live on the radio.
Emily Walker, a senior worship leader, “was equally terrified and excited” about the opportunity. She never dreamed she would be singing on the radio, especially when, during the summer before her sophomore year, she felt called to audition for Magnify but told God, “Absolutely not. I can’t sing on stage.” However, the strong calling didn’t go away, and she decided to audition and see what God had in mind. Three years later, she can’t imagine her life without Magnify. “Magnify has brought me closer to God and has shaped me into the person I am today.”
Mark Torsney, director of Magnify Worship, enjoyed seeing how excited the students were to share God’s love with a wider audience. “This was such a unique opportunity to go outside the walls of the church and share with listeners across Georgia. The beauty of our songwriting program is that the students are able to share their spiritual journey creatively with people around the world.”
“It is awesome to see how God can use your talents for much more than you could ever imagine,” said Tristan Kirstein, a senior worship leader who played cello with the group. “This program provides a unique experience to make new friends and serve the Lord through music.”
Magnify Worship is a ministry of Georgia-Cumberland Academy that is dedicated to training students to be worship leaders. There are approximately 50 students in the class, and Magnify Worship just released its third album, “Thinking of Home,” in November 2024. Their music, including “Forevermore,” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other music streaming platforms.
Georgia-Cumberland | February 2025
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