ABOUT Carlos Benson
(founder and president of Drummers for Jesus, Inc.)
Carlos Benson was born and raised in a middle-class home in Covington, Kentucky, brought up in the church, Latonia Baptist Church, baptized at the age of 9. Though he went to church most every Sunday (from the time he was a baby until he graduated high school), it wouldn't be until later in life that Carlos would have a relationship with Jesus.
Carlos started playing drums when he was 13 and by age 16 he was playing professionally. He had great musical training both as a "street" player and as a schooled player. Carlos' high school years were surrounded with band activities. Playing in the #1 high school band at the time consumed most of his time. Say's Carlos, "I practiced. I got good." Then in his senior year, Carlos was offered several full music scholarships to study percussion. Drums was what he lived and breathed. His faith? Jesus? "I didn't have time," says Carlos. So, he chose Morehead State University in Kentucky and off he went. While at Morehead, Carlos studied with famed percussion teacher Dr. Robert Schietroma (now at the Universtiy of North Texas) who mentored Carlos and saw him through alot of LIFE mistakes. "Although I dropped out of college several times, Doc never lost faith in my talent ... and I am forever grateful to him." Finally through, Carlos left school for good, a jazz trio offered him a job which led to traveling with bands and doing studio work . "Good bands, bad bands … great players and some not so great," says Carlos, "I didn't play music ALL that time; sometimes I had to work at a gas station, or paint, or lay carpet … paying dues ... surviving ... getting to travel and meet people … and sometimes living in one place for awhile."
Carlos has lived in New York City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Miami, Nashville and now Dallas (for the past 5 years). "I've had some good times, I've had some SCARY times," says Carlos, "... times I know I could have died from the things that I was involved in or exposed to. JESUS was watching over me. He was with me, but still I wasn't with HIM." THEN, Carlos met Scott Miller. "Scott is a good Christian brother who set me on my path back to the Lord," said Carlos. Since that time, Carlos' life has been become CHRIST centered - the focus of who he is.
Five years ago, Drummers for Jesus was formed while Carlos was having lunch with a percussionist named Jon Skaggs, a fellow member of Lakepointe Church praise band.
Carlos' drumming duties these days include teaching drums/percussion, writing music, doing some studio work, playing drums at Lakepointe Church, and organizing the International Drummers for Jesus Celebration. Other musical hobbies that Carlos enjoys includes playing the guitar, piano, writing music, and drum/keyboard programming. "I like watching basketball".. So, DRUMS? Well, the ultimate call for Carlos is worshiping with the drums, that's what he calls "MAKING IT BIG ... playing for the Lord; it doesn't get bigger than that." When Carlos is worshiping at the drums, "I love the feeling of the ANNOINTING and knowing that Jesus has 'taken over'." "May you too feel the JOY of KNOWING Jesus."
"THE LORD IS GOOD TO THOSE WHOSE HOPE IS IN HIM,
TO THE ONE WHO SEEKS HIM." Lamentations 3:25
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OUR THEOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
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BELIEFS
The following information has been provided to help you understand what we as an organization of faith believe. It is based upon the Bible as our sole source of authority in determining doctrine and practice. While this information is provided for you, in no way should it ever replace the Word of God in establishing our theology. We are people of the Word – not of creed or of man’s interpretation of the Word.
This information is not meant to be all encompassing and there may be other issues about which you have questions. Please feel free to contact us at www.drummersforjesus.com and request to speak to a member of our staff about doctrinal issues.
We believe the Bible to be completely true and authoritative in all areas of faith and practice.
(John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
We believe God eternally exists as one God in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully and completely God, sharing all of the divine attributes in a perfect loving community.
(Matthew 28:19; John 1:14; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4-6)
We believe Jesus Christ is the perfect revelation of God to humankind. He is fully God and fully man. After voluntarily coming to earth and living a sinless life, He died on the cross as the substitute for humanity’s sin. His resurrection from the grave affirms His victory over sin and death.
(Matthew 1:18-2:12; John 1:1-18; Romans 3:21-26; 1 Corinthians 12; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:15-23; Hebrews 1:1-13; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 1:1-2:2)
We believe God created humans, both male and female, in His perfect image. Because of its rebellion, however, all humanity is alienated from God. As a result, humans are incapable of having a relationship with God based solely upon their effort.
(Genesis 1:26-31; Romans 3:10-18; Ephesians 2:1-3)
We believe that all who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Lord and Savior will receive the forgiveness of sins and the free gift of eternal life.
(John 3:16, 6:35-40, 10:27-30; Romans 8:28-39; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:13; 1 Peter 1:3-9; 1 John 5:11-13)
We believe the Holy Spirit permanently fills all believers at the time of salvation and guides them in the journey to become like Christ.
(John 14:15-26; Acts 2:1-33; Romans 8:1-27; Galatians 5:16-23; 1 John 2:20-27)
We believe that Christians should develop in their faith and be committed to a life of personal devotion to God. Commitment is expressed through corporate and private worship, participation in small group Bible study, meaningful service in ministry, giving financially in a God-honoring way, and intentionally introducing others to a personal relationship with God.
(2 Corinthians 9:7; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:4-8; Matthew 5:16; Matthew 28:19-20)
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