ABOUT MARK SCHOOLMEESTERS: Spend five minutes with Mark and you will discover what makes him truly tick - his family, his investment in the local church, and his desire to see those he partners with becoming everything that God has designed them to be. Mark is a forward-leaning, out-of-the-box, idea guy who loves to champion others and is passionate about the processes of unearthing new things and bringing out the best.

 

As a songwriter, producer, worship leader, and influencer, Mark is one who is committed to playing his part in leading the Church into the future, a place where everyone embraces their God-given role of significance. He has co-written songs like "In The River" (Jesus Culture), "I Stand In Awe" (Chris Tomlin), "Lighthouse" (Brandon Heath), "Fresh Outpouring" (Kim Walker-Smith, Jesus Culture), and many others. Mark lives just outside of Minneapolis with his wife, Jill, and their two kids, Greyson and Annabel, and serves as a music pastor at Eagle Brook Church. Find out more at MarkAlanSchoolmeesters.com.

 

MORE ABOUT FIRST15 WORSHIP: First15 Worship is the music venture from First15, the daily devotional series that reaches millions around the world seeking to provide believers of all backgrounds with a unique experience with God in the first 15 minutes of their day, leading them to a sincere search to love God and others. With First15 Worship, it is their desire to offer songs that are specifically designed for the believer’s daily time in God’s presence.

 

"As believers, we want a real connection with God every day, not just on Sunday," shares First15 founder, Craig Denison. "We want the peace and passion that comes from living with God, not for God, but finding an abiding connection with God in the busyness of everyday life isn’t easy, especially on our own. Through First15 we’re already helping more than a million believers around the world begin their day with God, and now with First15 Worship, we’re creating worship for the weekday to help you find and keep a meaningful connection with your Creator."