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Online Status: Last On: Jul 25, 2008 - 9:10 AM
Profile Views: 6,942
Member Since: March 11, 2007
Location: Saint Simons Island, GA
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/fredmckinnon
Website: http://www.fredmckinnon.com
Genre: Worship
Record Label: Highest Praise Productions, Inc.
Group Members:
Fred McKinnon, Various
Influences:
Worship: Passion, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Paul Baloche, Morningstar (Leonard Jones, Don Potter), Vineyard, Andy Park, David Ruis, Lindell Cooley, Matt Redman, Graham Kendrick, Kent Henry

Instrumental: Yanni, John Tesh, Jim Brickman, George Winston, David Nevue
Sounds Like:
Passion, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Paul Baloche, Morningstar (Leonard Jones, Don Potter), Vineyard, Andy Park, David Ruis, Lindell Cooley, Matt Redman, Graham Kendrick, Kent Henry

Instrumental: Yanni, John Tesh, Jim Brickman, George Winston, David Nevue
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Networks
College: Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
1989 - 1993
Groups
Christian Entertainment Indust , Christian Independent Artists , CLG Music! , Georgia ShoutLifers , Independent Christian Music , Indie Resource Providers , True Worship , WAHP! , Worship Leaders, Worship Music
QuickLinks: About - Blog - Friends - Guestbook



About Fred McKinnon


THANKS to EVERYONE for your SUPPORT
in honoring me with the
2007 WORSHIP ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD!

(Hosted by Christian indie Alliance/IndieHeaven.Com)

Video Clips


Worship Under the Stars Preview


Restore My Heart


Fix My Eyes On You

Home Town: McRae, GA
Current Home Saint Simons Island, GA

Websites


FredMcKinnon.Com: Personal Artist Site and Blog
Highest Praise Productions - Fred's production/publishing company, and worship resource site.
WorshipInterludes.Com : Worship Interludes Podcast, an authentic, free flowing, spontaneous time of simple worship, instrumental segments, prayer, meditation.
Worship Under the Stars: Annual Worship Event

Discography


Worship Under the Stars CD/DVD
Be Glorified (Acoustic Piano Instrumental)
QuietTimes Volume 2, Keyboard/Sax Instrumental
QuietTimes Volume 1 Instrumental

Background


Fred has been involved in music since he was old enough to climb up on the piano bench. He grew up in McRae, GA - the youngest of 4 siblings and a wonderful set of parents who always taught Christian values and faith. He attended Georgia Southern University where he was a Presser Scholarship Recipient and received his Batchelor of Music, Double-Majoring in Piano Performance and Theory/Composition.

Ministry


Fred was Director of Worship for New Life Christian Fellowship in Vicksburg, MS for two years, Chief Musician and Worship Leader for Christian Renewal Church of St. Simons Island, GA for 11 years, and is currently serving as the Worship and Music Director for St. Simons Community Church on St. Simons Island, GA. He continues to write, produce, and publish praise, worship, and instrumental music through his company, Highest Praise Productions and produces two popular podcasts:
Worship Interludes:, an authentic, spontaneous time of Spirit-led worship, instrumental segments, prayer, and mediation.
The Highest Praise Worship Podcast: featuring new praise and worship music from labels and indie artists.

Personal


Fred loves his family. He has a beautiful wife, Joy, and 4 incredible kids, Jon Michael, Will, Rebekah, and Andrew. He loves being on the coast, making music, playing piano, ministering to others, and doing fun stuff like fishing, hunting, and is an online entrepreneur, operating multiple web-based businesses, including a web hosting company, TheWorshipCommunity.Com, an online forum/community for worship leaders, ministers, and technicians, and several online e-commerce sites. He also loves to blog and read other's blogs!
Blog
Shoutlifers ... Blog Help   7/17/2008 - 7:15 AM
Dear Shoutlifers.There are a few of you great friends who are subscribed to my blog here on Shoutlife. I'm sorry I've neglected you. I seldom post here. I post almost everyday at www.fredmckinnon.com.This is where I need your help. How many of yo... (login or sign up to read more)
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5Questions with The Worship Journals   7/17/2008 - 6:55 AM
(this post originally posted at www.fredmckinnon.com. Please visit my blog there and subscribe via RSS or Email Notification. Thanks!) [ATTN: RSS readers, a special word for you at the bottom of this message!!]Recently I was asked by Bridget Willa... (login or sign up to read more)
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Effective Leading   6/18/2008 - 9:45 AM
1. Communication. 2. Leadership. What do you think of for these two traits, how to implement them? Discuss @ http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2008/06/18/effective-leading/See you there!Fred (login or sign up to read more)
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Can You Save a Life?   6/07/2008 - 11:18 AM
For the original post in its entirety, and reader comments, visit Can You Save A Life? UPDATE: I published this blog, and went outside to mow the lawn, and heard that still, small voice say "offer to give away your music". So ... for anyone ... (login or sign up to read more)
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Worship Planning + Web 2.0   6/06/2008 - 8:32 AM
Hey Everyone, Please go here, at www.fredmckinnon.com and leave your input. I'm teaching a seminar at the National Worship Leader Conference in Austin, TX this Summer, and would love to include your story or testimony. For the sake of keeping ... (login or sign up to read more)
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