The Church of God’s Department of Music marked a historic event on May 16, 2009 as three students graduated with a specialized music ministry degree from Patten University in Oakland, California.
The three students, Donald Franklin Adkins, Michael Welborn and Priscilla Woods, received the Bachelor of Arts in Church Leadership with concentration in Music and Worship from Patten University, becoming the first students to receive the degree.
Dr. Delton Alford, Director of Music Ministries and the Department of Music congratulated the individuals on their accomplishments stating, “This event helps to fulfill the mission of the Department of Music Ministries by providing programs and resources for the local church that will evidence the value and power of anointed music in its worship, education, evangelism and nurturing ministries. This opportunity offers a pathway for worship leaders and students to gain a quality education and knowledge in music ministry.”
Patten University is a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of God.
For more information on this event, visit the SpiritSound web site at spiritsoundmusic.com.