‘Andrew Maries
draws on a wealth of practical experience over many years within music and
worship. The wide range of
invitations he receives from churches, conferences, events and diocese reflects
not only his commitment to breadth and authenticity in church music and worship,
but to a deep understanding of the interface between church worship and the
present culture. I could not
commend Andrew more highly.’
David Peacock,
Head of Music & Worship Dept. London School of Theology
‘Andrew’s
musical ministry is greatly valued in the Diocese of Exeter, and he brings a
combination of musical skill and spiritual sensitivity which God uses to touch
people’s hearts, including my own.’
Rt.Rev.Bob
Evens, Bishop of Crediton
‘It is always a
delight to work with Andrew Maries.
He is one of those people, too rare in worship music circles, who combines great
musical skill with an awareness of how worship works, and what is the place of
and purpose of music within it.’
Stephen Dean,
National Network of Pastoral Musicians
'The ideas you presented about the variety and style of worship music that could be used in a service was fascinating and gave people many insights into possibilities they may never have considered as to how the church can reach people through variety of music. I have received more positive comments about your session than about any other similar input session during my seven years of leading our District Synods.'
Rev.Chris Blake Outgoing Superintendent Cornwall Methodist District / Cliff College Derbyshire Director elect