An accomplished composer, conductor, gospel/jazz vocalist, and pianist, Detroit native Dr. Stephen Newby brings with him a wealth of creativity, experience, and potency in worshiping Jesus Christ. Peachtree’s artist in residence since January 2020, he accepted the call in July 2021 to be the Minister of Worship. Dr. Newby previously served as a worship pastor in various states for more than 25 years. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education and Flute Performance from Madonna College in Livonia, MI. He received a Master of Music in Jazz Composition and Arranging from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. There, his studies in composition were under the supervision of Robert Sutton, Frederick Tillis, Jeff Holmes, and Robert Stern. He returned to Michigan to complete his Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He earned a Master’s degree in Theology from Seattle Pacific University. He is married to Stephanie, and they have one son, Silas.
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Renewing Worship: Out of the Sanctuary and Into the World