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I would like to recommend Charles Ciepiel to you. I have known Charles for many years and have seen his sincere love for the Lord. He is a great musician and worship leader and plays with heartfelt passion. But he's not a one string fiddle either, he has gone on many international missions to preach the gospel, and has a love for discipling the next generation. I've always been impressed with his servants heart. Charles will literally go the extra mile to help or bless someone. I also know his wife Jenny, who is quite the woman of God herself, a strong support for her husband, and a great mom. In fact, they are both wonderful parents and would be great additions to any church or ministry.
~Melody Green, Last Days Ministries
Charles is not only an amazing man of God with a powerful testimony and a powerful word of the Lord on his heart, a man who walks in the anointing of God’s Spirit and has a burden for souls, but he’s also a dear friend of mine. He is a man that I’ve known of, and known now for quite a long time since we went to Bible school together (Brownsville Revival School of Ministry). He’s a worship leader, but he’s more than a worship leader - he is a worshipping evangelistic missionary, all wrapped-up into one!
~Daniel Kolenda, Evangelist, Christ for all Nations
Charles Ciepiel's heart and passion for God is so great! I went to Bible school with Charles and saw his love for God which is so contagious. When you get around him it's hard to be down. Even in his worship you feel such joy and freedom. He communicates the heart of God through every word and note. Thank you Charles for protecting your anointing and being a beacon of hope to so many. I love you man!
~John Michael Kilpatrick, Church of His Presence
It is my pleasure to recommend Charles Ciepiel as a dedicated Christian artist and faithful member of the Body of Christ. I have known Charles and his wife, Jennifer, for twenty years. During this time we have worked very closely in a variety of forums ranging from local ministry projects to overseas missions trips. In all areas his zeal for God and brilliance in the arts have shown forth. I would consider Charles an up and coming trend setter for international Christian music and worship. His heart for the people of the nations and multi-cultural flexibility are uniquely blended with an engaging personality and the ability to flow from passionate and deep adoration to joyous exuberance through the vehicle of music ministry. Along with this is his well honed gift for songwriting. His messages reflect the various moods of life in God with a driving call to this generation to step out and seize this prophetic moment. His album, “Mr. Savior Man”, features a wonderful journey of adventures in God through a contemporary sound and various genres of music. It is a sample of the breadth of his creative talent and passion. I would be happy to be contacted by anyone to discuss my wholehearted endorsement of Charles.
~John Cava, World Outreach Center
Charles Ciepiel is one of my long-time friends and an outstanding fellow-laborer in God's Kingdom. I wholeheartedly commend this man of God who loves Jesus and is committed to communicating the Gospel to our generation. His passion is contagious and unmistakable!
~Larry Tomczak, Best-selling Author and Cultural Communicator
A few times in life you may run across someone who is a one-in-a-million person: so talented, so passionate, so persuasive, or so…something. But Charles Ciepiel? He’s one-in-a-billion! He deeply impacts every life he touches. And his talents, passion, and persuasion are not only amazing, but they are contagious! Charles would have it no other way. He points and guides others to the source of his amazement, our amazing Lord Jesus! I could put blanks where I’ve written Charles’ name above, send it to the students who Charles and I taught together [in New York City] and ask them, “Who am I referring to?” and they would all enthusiastically declare, “That’s Charles Ciepiel!”
~Charles Simpson, Campus Pastor, Brooklyn Teen Challenge NY
Charles Ciepiel is a man with a heart like Jesus. Every word, every lyric, every note played, every teaching or sermon - all infused with a passion and love for Jesus and a goal to awaken hearts and see revival in our day! When you praise & worship along with Charles you will be equipped to know that your praise is powerful, your worship is meaningful, and not for yourself, but for an audience of One. I highly recommend Charles and his heart to see ministries equipped to reach and be relevant in other countries and cultures. He has countless resources that have already been translated into other languages and really help to make an impact and cultivate a cross-cultural anointing when teams are ministering abroad. Charles is the real deal and I consider him to be one of the best worship leaders that I know and a trusted friend and voice of truth and wisdom to many around the world!
~Jason Boone, Dynamic Youth Minister and Friend for Life, Atlanta GA
There is no doubt that Charles is full of the Spirit of Jesus. In his relationships, his work, his music, his worship leading and his family; it is obvious that Christ is leading the way. A naturally friendly and outgoing person, Charles will win over a person or a crowd with his smile and engaging enthusiasm. He encourages others greatly. While working in ministry together, he constantly amazed me with how he brought out the best in others at home and abroad. As a musician, singer and worship leader; he has a depth of experience and talent which he brings to his ministry. He is creative, spontaneous, funny, worshipful, energetic and always full of life when working with others. He wants to see them come to know the wonderful God who fills his own life. Charles is a joy to know and a blessing to be with. I commend him and his ministry to you.
~Howard Renker, Pastor, Bristol CT
I've known Charles Ciepiel since 2003. Over the years his zeal has not waned, it has increased. Faithful, talented, creative, diligent, his work as a worship leader and instructor is exceptional. He stirs and develops the creativity of those he trains. His love and humility work with his zeal for the Lord when he accompanies others. Also, his graphic arts ministry is tasteful and visionary. All of this would mean very little if his love for Jesus was not reflected in his closest relationships. All who know him know of his love for his wife and devotion to their children. He's the real deal.
~David Harwood, Pastor/Author, Long Island NY
I have had the honor and the privilege to know and work with Charles. Without a doubt, Charles is one of the most extraordinary worship leaders that the world has. I have met few people with his fire, passion and zeal for the Kingdom of God. Charles is a man who really gives his life for the cause of the Kingdom - preaching and singing the good news worldwide. I am convinced that his ministry will grow more and more to become a reference point around the globe.
~Corrado Salmé, Senza Misura Ministries, Catania Sicily
I loved Charles Ciepiel and his wife Jenny long before I heard him play music. His smile captured me, Jenny’s enthusiasm for family and Jesus was catching, and then he made me pesto... At the time I didn’t know what pesto was, which is how a lot of people feel after they have spent time with the Ciepiel’s: new things come to life inside of their kind of enthusiasm for God.
~Ben Pasley, Enter The Worship Circle
The first time worship is mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 22:5), it had nothing to do with a song service and everything to do with Abraham giving his best to God. Although Charles Ciepiel is an amazing musician and psalmist, he is first and foremost a true worshipper whose life is yielded to the One about whom he sings. Any time you come in contact with Charles, you too will be provoked to give your best to the Lord. I wholeheartedly endorse Charles, his website, and his music to you.
~Scott Volk, Together For Israel
Charles is a GREAT worship leader, a Creative, an excellent graphic designer, an anointed piano and guitar player, an amazing songwriter, a walking jukebox of hits from the 1950's-1990's, FUN, a Storyteller, a Joy carrier, Hungry for God, Personable, Relational, Never met a stranger, Loves his wife and kids, Resourceful, Wants to see people have a genuine encounter with the Presence of God. Charles has a solid recommendation from me!
~Dave Powers, Worship and the Word Movement
When I met Charles for the first time back in 1996, I knew immediately that I met a friend and brother for life. Early in our friendship he had asked me to listen to a new song he had written called “My Everything”, (Mr Savior Man / track #11) as he started playing the piano and belting out the lyrics, I was blown away!!! It was as if no one else was in the room but him singing face to face to Jesus. That song to me sums up Charles’ heart. His enthusiasm, passion and love for the Lord and his family is infectious and admirable. Without a doubt he is one of the most gifted artist, musician, man of God I’ve ever met. He’s a triple threat to the enemy’s camp!!!
~Luis Lopez, Artist/illustrator, Pensacola FL
Charles' passion for the Lord is unparalleled and I would describe him as “an electric light bulb for Jesus!” He has a charismatic quality that is exciting and passionate, that generates this in his eyes. I truly believe that the eyes are the windows of the soul and your heart. He conveys his passion to all who meet him.
~Louisa Ciepiel, Sicilian Mama, Cleveland OH
Without question, Charles' version of Psalm 119 is the most important - and treasured - album that I own or listen to. At a time when popular Christian worship is too often shallow, uninspired, and market-driven, Charles' Psalm 119 is a radical and welcome gift to the body of Christ. The poignant music, played only on the piano, carries the ancient lyrics of the Psalm into contemporary hearts powerfully, uniquely, and simply. And Charles' passionate singing surely captures its spirit. It's easy to hear him rejoicing in hope and crying out in affliction right along with the Psalmist, as if the Lord originally breathed out the Psalm with Charles in mind! To the authentic saint, only one thing matters in the midst of life's changes and challenges - that God's Law finds living, embodied testimony in us His people, just as it did in His Son, Jesus Christ, the Word-become-flesh. Thus Charles has taken Psalm 119 and given us a modern, melodic prayer so that today's struggles can be redeemed by the biblical cry, "only perform your Word through me!" Often have I sung all or part of this song and received strength I badly needed in difficult times. It did not take me very long to memorize the entire Psalm. My wife is even teaching it to our children through this album as part of our home school curriculum. As the Psalm itself says, it is indeed true for us: "Your statutes have been my songs... in the house of my pilgrimage." My prayer is that it will be true for you as well.
~Robert Gladstone, The King's People
I have a confession - in all of my years of calling Charles Ciepiel a dear friend I had never listened to his Psalm 119 album all the way through -- oh my goodness! It's a hidden treasure buried among us all. It's so emotional, anointed and masterfully composed by Charles. I encourage you to purchase on iTunes and just listen and worship along. You hear the joy and anguish of the Psalmist, the musical influence of Keith Green and it all comes together in a way that God has gifted Charles to uniquely share with us!
~Jason Boone, Dynamic Youth Minister and Friend for Life, Atlanta GA
International Worship Leader, Charles Ciepiel, has been writing / playing worship songs for years, which helps explain the maturity embodied within each of these striking, self-penned compositions. It's not only song-writing quality, but the variety of styles so professionally tackled, and the remarkable strength of this man's voice that makes the album so compelling. Punchy and thoroughly infectious songs of pop-rock praise like Eyes On You and Can I Say are combined with the potent, funky blues-rock of Come To You and the unforgettable title track. Then there's some irresistible reggae grooves on In Your Presence and gorgeously tender moments such as Falling and the whispering Love Song. Better Than Life is a charming duet sung with wife Jenny, preceded by My Everything, a powerful piano-based offering of wholesale commitment in memory of Keith Green - a song Keith would be most proud of (and aptly appearing on the 20th anniversary of his untimely death). And while the rootsy Fascinated mediates on life in Christ - featuring Mike Bickle - a closing acoustic blues bonus is dedicated to long awaited baby son Josiah David. Also included is Desire Of The Nations - a song written for The Call NYC. This is an album of astounding quality and musical diversity, given added muscle via lead guitar dexterity and subtle textures from likes of cello, harmonica and tin whistle on particular tracks - many of these from producer, Bennie Johnson. Amazing sounds - designed to 'bless and encourage' the listener, and to lift up high the name of Jesus, our... Mr. Savior Man!
~Tom Lennie, Author, Edinburgh Scotland