It’s been a while since we last checked in with everyone.  2009 was a transition year for the Josh Martin Band.  All of the band members have experienced life changes in the past twelve months, so we weren’t able to play as much as we would’ve liked this year.

With sadness, our lead guitarist Doug Dearinger decided to leave the band.  We love Doug, and he is an amazing guitarist.  He will be missed.  To date, we have not found a replacement.  If you are an electric guitarist looking for a band, or if you know of someone, please email us.

Our bassist, Derek Hughes, will be leaving the band in the summer of 2010.  Derek will be leading worship at Crossings Camps over the summer, and will move to Indianapolis next fall.  Derek will be leading worship at a new church plant, Redemption Hill Church.  As such, we are also looking for Derek’s replacement.  If you are a bass player looking for a band, or if you know of someone, please email us.

On a more upbeat note, Derek and (now, his wife) Mary Beth got married this past summer!  And, I (Andrew) will be getting married to my bride-to-be, Julie, on New Year’s Eve.

We’re looking forward to 2010.  We’re currently lining up concerts, and we hope to be able to finish our next album.  You can also keep up with the band via Twitter and Facebook.

The Josh Martin Band is currently needing an electric guitarist and a bassist.  The electric guitarist is an immediate need, while the bassist will not be needed until the summer of 2010.  The band can provide chord charts and MP3s or CDs of our music for auditions.  We are seeking experienced players who are Christians, and have a passion for sharing the Gospel through music.

If you are interested in auditioning, or know of someone who may be interested, please email us.

[10.08 UPDATE: We recorded some more last night!]

The biggest news is that we will begin recording our next album this weekend!  Stay tuned to this site for live blogging from the studio, videos, audio clips and more.  Needless to say, we’re very excited.  We only have four or five songs worked up at the moment, but over the course of the fall, we will finish up several more in rehearsals and recording sessions.  Our hope is have the album finished by the end of the year and have the album ready by early 2009.

At the moment, we have only one more scheduled performance on our calendar.  We hope to play a few more dates before the end of the year and share some of the new material with everyone.  Check back this weekend for updates!

For those that may not know, guitarist Bert Lace has left the band. His family is in the process of adopting two children (a brother and sister). To be able to focus on this process, his work and time with his family, he needed to step away from the band. We’re disappointed to see him go, but we know that God has great things in store for his future. We, along with Bert and his family, ask for your prayers as they enter this new stage of life. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Bert and his family for their dedication to this band for the last few years. We’re going to miss you man!

You might see some new faces with us the next time you see us. No, we haven’t replaced Bert. Due to other obligations (work and school), Derek may have to miss a concert or two. In his place will be Josh’s uncle on bass – Johnny Martin. In fact, he’ll be filling in for Derek at Munfordville. We’ll also have the pleasure of Laura Hadley filling in on vocals. We certainly appreciate both Johnny and Laura’s willingness to help us glorify God!

Speaking of Derek, congratulations are in order! Derek and his girlfriend, Mary Beth are now engaged! We’ll let Derek tell you where he proposed. It’s a good story.

In the mean time, we’ve continued to slowly work on new material for our next album. We haven’t quite worked up enough material just yet, but there are several songs in the works. We hope to start recording soon. Check back for details!

Congratulations to JMB keyboardist Kelly Briscoe and his wife, Ericcia.  They gave birth to their first child this week.  Head over to Kelly’s blog for the full recap.

Singleness and the American Idols (Matt Perry) | download

Singleness and the Sovereignty of God (Mark Combs) | download

Questions and Answers – Part 1 | download

Don’t Waste Your Singleness (Kevin Whitt) | download

Singleness and the Gospel (Josh Martin) | download

Questions and Answers – Part 2 | download

Singleness and the Glory of God

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Have you been deceived to think that God’s purpose for you is to be married or at least not alone? Are you spending your time trying to find “the One” and finding yourself frustrated and wondering what God is up to? Are you a Christian, but are wondering how to plug this in to your dating life? Know this: God’s purpose for you is to be holy and satisfied in Him — everything else is just details!

With special speakers:

Matthew Perry – Pastor, Boone’s Creek Baptist Church, Lexington, KY

Matthew has served as Pastor of Boone’s Creek since 2003. He has a passion for helping singles navigate through the lies of the culture to find their true north in the Gospel of Christ. He is married (didn’t get married until 27!) for nine years to Cindy and has four incredible children. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary in Louisville.. Check out Matthew’s blog at http://bromattsblog.wordpress.com .

Mark Allan Combs – Pastor, Salem Baptist Church, Salem, KY

Mark has served as Pastor of Salem since January 2007. Prior to that, he served as Associate Pastor/Minister of Youth at Pleasureville Baptist Church here in Kentucky. Mark defied conventional wisdom and showed that youth are hungry for and can absorb deep truths about the Scriptures and helped prepare them for college life and all its challenges. Mark is married to Alana and has two beautiful children, Cassidy and Seth. He is currently pursing a Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary in Louisville.. Check out Mark’s blog, “Intersect” at http://markcombs1978.wordpress.com .

Josh Martin (worship leader) – Youth Pastor, Harvest Community Church, Eminence, KY

Josh not only serves as Youth Pastor, but leads a God-centered Christian band known as “The Josh Martin Band.” His teachings and songs challenge all who hear to move away from being too easily pleased with what the world offers and to mine out the treasures of the Gospel of Christ. Josh’s band will be leading our time of praise and worship. Josh is married to Christy. Check out Josh’ blog at http://joshuamartin.wordpress.com .

Kevin Whitt – Lead Pastor, Harvest Community Church, Eminence, KY

In 2000, God led Kevin to plant a church in Henry County which sought to be God-centered, biblically-based, and make an impact for the Kingdom in the community. Kevin knows about how to be strategic with the time given him to the glory of God. Kevin is married to Sharla and they have two boys, Will and Zach.

The conference will be held at the historic Boone’s Creek Baptist Church

185 N. Cleveland Rd., Lexington, KY 40509

Here is the schedule of the conference and our special speakers!

• 9:00 – Singleness and the American Idol: What the Culture Tells Us About Singleness (Matthew Perry)
• 9:45 – Q&A
• 10:30 – Singleness and the Sovereignty of God: Do We Trust God’s Timing in Bringing Us “The One”? (Mark Combs)
• 11:00 – Q&A
• 11:45 – Lunch on your own
• 1:00 – Don’t Waste Your Singleness: Consumed By Your Singleness or Using Your Time Wisely for the Kingdom? (Kevin Whitt)
• 1:45 – Q&A
• 2:30 – Singleness and the Gospel (Josh Martin)
• 3:30 – Q&A with Matt, Mark, Kevin, and Josh!

Interested? Then go ahead and register in one of four ways:

1. Call Boone’s Creek Baptist Church at (859) 263-5466.

2. Drop us a line at Boone’s Creek Baptist Church (ATTN: S&GG), 185 N. Cleveland Rd., Lexington, KY 40509.

3. E-mail us at boonescreekchurch@gmail.com and just put in the subject line: S&GG.

4. Go to http://www.matt-perry.com — in the sidebar you’ll see “Upcoming Boone’s Creek Conferences.” If you have a Facebook account, you can sign up here.