REFFERENCES I’ve had the privilege of ministering recently with Dan Macaulay at a large youth venue. And it’s my honor to tell you that he is “the real deal.” His music is powerful, anointed, and on point. The teenagers and young adults in the audience connected with him right away. But even more important, it was clear that his heart and intentions were not to “put on a good show.” Even in conversation behind the scenes of the event, his love for Christ and His Church rang out clearly. I recommend him to you with enthusiasm. Jeanne Mayo International Youth Communicator and Author "America's Number One Youth Pastor" - Ministries Today www.youthsource.com Dan Macaulay bridges talent with a genuine heart to create a relevant and real worship experience. Listening to and watching Dan lead worship leaves no doubt that music is a powerful tool in expressing ones love for God. His love for students and his desire to see them connected to Jesus Christ is what I appreciated most about his ministry. Dan is always a blessing on and off stage and is a pleasure to work with! Tim Moen District Youth Director - Southern New England District - Assemblies of God www.snedag.org Dan Macaulay as an incredible gift and passion to lead young and old in a worship experience that will change peoples lives. Serving as a youth Pastor for 10 years I have yet to see someone like Dan with the ablity to engage the crowd and lead them in a worship experience that touches the heart of God. His heart to see people connected to Christ is amazing. His passion to worship is truly inspiring! Rob McKee Student Pastor - Lifecentre Ottawa, ON www.lifecentre.org “I can without hesitation or reservation recommend this incredibly gifted young man. I have known Dan for a decade or so, and he is an itinerant musical minister under the covering of our church. He comes with my highest recommendation as he is highly gifted, sweet spirited, anointed, fun, ministry minded, and is always sensitive to whatever audience he is ministering to. We have had Dan lead worship on Sunday morning's at our church and at our young adult ministry, Tehillah. I have also worked with Dan on all kinds of projects; concerts, retreats, services, and district events over the years. He is a gifted song-writer and artist, and has just released a new CD. It's excellent! I listen to it regularly and incorporate it into my own personal devotional times. I know your church and your community will truly benefit from this ministry. On a scale of one to ten for ministry excellence and effectiveness, I'd give Dan a twelve! I love this guy...please prayerfully consider having him in to bless your church and/or community.” Rev. D. Mark Griffin, Pastoral Team Leader Lakemount Worship Center, Grimsby ON Canada www.lakemount.ca "It is my pleasure to recommend the ministry of Dan Macaulay to your congregation. Dan and his wife Danielle served on our church staff for four years; Dan served as our Youth and Worship Pastor, and Danielle served as our Children’s Pastor. Dan and Danielle share a deep love for the Lord and His Church. They are committed to growing spiritually and to helping others grow as well. The compelling worship songs Dan has written are beautiful expressions of his passion for the Lord. Through a unique blend of contemporary and traditional worship songs and his own music, Dan is highly gifted in leading people into the presence of the Lord. He leads worship with great sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and to the congregation. Dan is a great delight to work with during worship services. He is highly perceptive to the flow of a service and always appropriate in his response. Dan is also a highly effective minister of the Word; both our youth and adult congregation looked forward and responded readily to his preaching. Thank you for your consideration of Dan and Danielle; I highly commend them to you. They are abundantly gifted, deeply committed to Christ, and have the touch of God on their lives. Each time they visit us, we are delighted to see how their ministry gifts have continued to multiply and mature." Rev. Glenn A. Harvison, Senior Pastor Harvest Time Assembly of God, Greenwich, CT. USA www.htchurch.com “I want to highly recommend Dan Macaulay to you as a worship leader. I recently had the opportunity to have Dan and his band lead worship at our District Youth Convention. This event is our largest District event in any given year. Because of this, we choose the best we can for our worship times. Dan and his band proved true to that standard! Dan has an incredible gifting vocally and instrumentally. He is also incredibly sensitive to both the audience and the Holy Spirit. He showed an ability to draw teens into dynamic worship times that were void of hype, and yet held genuine passion! The feedback I heard following this event from both students and leaders was incredible. As a result of Dan’s excellence, I have invited Dan and his band back to our largest district youth camp in 2006. Furthermore, not only is Dan a delight to work with on the stage, but he is also extremely pleasurable to work with off the stage. He came as a servant for our agenda. I have nothing but positives to say about him and his team. I would give my highest recommendations for Dan Macaulay. He would do an excellent job in any size setting. You will not regret inviting him to your event!” Jeff Hillier, District Youth Specialist Eastern Ontario District - Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada www.youth-revolution.com "Dan Macaulay, is genuine at capturing the attention of God and an assembly. Anointed songwriter, spirit-led worship leader, and relevant communicator, Dan's gifts will accent your ministry. Without demand, Dan is refreshing, straightforward, and balanced in his presentation to the body of Christ. I highly endorse and recommend Dan's effective ministry. Don’t hesitate to utilize him. Dan Macaulay Ministries is a win - win!” Rev. Nick Serban III, Pastor Full Life Assembly of God, Franklin, TN Former AG Southern New England District DYD USA www.fulllifechristiancenter.com "Dan Macaulay has lead worship for several of our large events. He is a gifted song writer and musician who is committed to excellence. Dan has a heart after God and a sincere passion to see students and leaders experience the presence of God in worship." Dave Slater, Former Youth Director Western Ontario District - Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada www.youthministries.ca “Recently we were privileged to have Dan Macaulay minister in our Sunday morning service. Dan is an accomplished musician, vocalist & songwriter with a gifted ability to lead people to worship. During the service Dan ministered with great sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, which led our congregation into an extended time of meaningful, interactive worship followed by a powerful spiritual response at the altar. Many people from the congregation responded in a significant way, as Dan continued to lead from the piano, carrying the anointing to the people of God. We determined that having Dan at this time was both strategic and fruitful. Dan is open, positive, accommodating and versatile in his ministry presentation and style. His unassuming nature and willingness to take direction made him extremely easy to work with. It is evident that God's touch is upon his life and I would highly recommend his ministry in a variety of Church applications.” Rev. Duane McLean, Senior Pastor Parkview Church, Guelph, ON Canada www.parkview-church.com “Dan is a gifted musician and has the heart of a true worshipper. He has the wonderful ability to lead congregations in praise and worship and creates an atmosphere where every generation is able to worship if they so choose. Dan has a great heart and sincerely loves God. He is passionate about ministry that honours Christ. Your church will be blessed!” Rev. Lyndon Stratton, Senior Pastor New Life Assembly, Brantford, ON Canada www.nlpa.ca “Dan and I served as Youth Pastor’s in neighboring churches here in Southern Connecticut for more than three years. It was during this time, and in various settings, that I was able to witness, first hand, Dan’s ministry. What you will quickly learn about Dan is that He has a sincere passion for the Lord. And this passion comes through both in his life and through his music. I can honestly think of no other person who would do a better job, both professionally and ministerially. As a matter of fact, we invited Dan to return to our section and lead our sectional Fall Retreat in 2003. It was the best music ministry we’ve ever had! He is astute to the needs around the altar, is never in a hurry and is sensitive to the leading of the Spirit. For these reasons, and so many more, it’s an honor to recommend to you Dan Macaulay.” Rev. Paul Allen II Assistant Pastor Programming/Youth Brookfield Assembly of God, Brookfield, CT USA “While serving as sectional youth representative, I invited Dan to lead worship for one of our sectional retreats. I remember the worship sessions very vividly. Dan’s singing and playing the keyboard brought us before the throne of God every time. I was impressed by Dan’s remarkable talent and great ability, but more importantly, I was moved by Dan’s love for God and the mighty anointing that rests upon him to sing God’s praises. I appreciate Dan’s passion as a worshipper, his heart for Christ and people, his integrity, his love for his wife, and his sincerity -- I love this brother! I wholeheartedly recommend Dan Macaulay.” Pastor Marios A. Ellinas Assistant Pastor/Youth Christian Life Assembly of God, Willimantic, CT USA "When Dan leads in worship it is much more than just a concert with a talented musician. Dan has an ability and a gift to lead people into the Presence of God. As someone who just wants to be used by God, he is easy to work with, sensitive to the Spirit and a real blessing to any congregation." Rev. Mark Giancola, Senior Pastor Maple Community Church, ON Canada “Dan did and excellent job for us in our Sunday Celebration Service. It is evident that God has equipped Dan with the genuine ability to draw others into God’s presence through his musical talent and sincerity.” Rev. Dan DiSabatino, Senior Pastor Weston Road Pent. Toronto, ON Canada ”Kanata Wesleyan Church’s Fall Training Camp is the most anticipated Youth event of the year. We brought Dan in to lead our teens in worship. The evidence of the Spirit moving through Dan and through our teens was undeniable and it made for the highlight of our very busy 2003/04 calendar. His music was moving, enjoyable and brought the youth to the place they needed to be to give their all to God. His music has broad appeal and his energy and passion are infectious. I highly recommend him for your worship ministry needs.” Pastor Jeff Hughes, Youth Pastor Kanata Wesleyan Church, Kanata, ON Canada