Jonathan Casas
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Jonathan Casas

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Worship has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the past 30+ years, I’ve had the blessing of serving in a variety of churches, leading music, teaching others, and walking alongside people in their faith journeys. I’ve learned just as much as I’ve taught, and I’m still growing. My degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific has helped shape how I serve, but it’s the relationships and moments of worship that have left the deepest mark on me. I've been blessed with an incredible journey through life. I was born and raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in a little place called Bonny Doon on a road whimsically named Ice Cream Grade. Our home sat high up the mountain—so remote it took nearly 20 minutes just to reach town. It was there I first experienced the wonder of God's creation. Much of my childhood was spent outdoors, playing in the dirt with Hot Wheels cars and my loyal dog, Fluffy. Musically, I studied classical piano for 17 years under the instruction of Margaret Schmidt, a teacher known for her precision and high standards. She didn’t believe in teaching chords, so I learned them on my own—an experience that served me well when I stepped into my first worship leading role. Until then, I only knew how to read sheet music; chords were like a foreign language. Margaret eventually suffered a stroke that paralyzed her right side. Losing her was the first time I truly felt the depth of how one person can impact another’s life. I tried to continue lessons with other teachers, but no one could replace her. I married my childhood sweetheart. We have three wonderful children together. I first noticed her on the school bus in high school—she sat up front, I sat in the back—and I just knew I had to meet her. We quickly became best friends and were married in 1998. Funny enough, we later realized we had lived near each other for most of our lives but never knew it until high school brought us together. Even now, I’m still learning new things about her childhood. Sometimes I wish I had known her even earlier—we could have shared so much more. Honestly, I could write a whole book about us. She’s the best person I know, and I truly don’t deserve her.
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    • In Harmony

    • Encouragement for Worship Leaders Balancing Faith, Family and Ministry
    • By: Jonathan Casas
    • Narrated by: Jonathan Casas
    • Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
    • Release date: 28-08-2025
    • Language: English
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