Jim Altizer, DWS, has served as a minister of music and director of worship for more than 20 years in three churches. He has also been a professional trumpet player for more than 35 years, performing in the Baroque and commercial arenas. He has produced eight CDs and has authored a worship curriculum titled “Roadmaps for Worship,” a DVD curriculum called “Exploring Worship,” and many other resources. He leads and teaches at conferences nationally and internationally, and has released a textbook on worship leading titled The Making of a Worship Leader. He currently serves as Coordinator, M.A. in Pastoral Studies: Worship Leadership at Azusa Pacific University.