National Worship Task Force

This task force primarily exists to encourage and develop an authentic sense of community and connectedness amongst the worship leaders of American Vineyard churches. This network is vital for the building up of our churches in the area of worship not only in the “top-down” or “broadcast” sense where resources travel from national or regional leadership and/or Vineyard Music USA out to the local worship leader, but also in the “point to point” sense where our local church worship leaders encourage and resource each other. It is in the building of this network that we hope to see the worship life of AVCUSA continue to be fanned into flame as we build the “means” by which our worship leaders can share the resources and encouragement that God has uniquely given them as well as receive those things that God has uniquely given to others.

Regional Worship Objectives Build and encourage a growing sense of community among the worship leaders of each region.  Partner with VMUSA in the development of schools, forums, events, and materials to better equip our worship leaders and teams.  Partner with VMUSA to further develop and encourage our songwriters and deepen the theological content, musical quality, diverse expression, and congregational accessibility of our local Vineyard worship songs – better serve our local congregations in our songwriting.  Encourage a deeper expression of worship and sense of God’s presence in our local churches.  Nurture and encourage a renewed environment of “holy innovation” where our worship style continues to reach into our ever-changing culture in both fresh and historic ways.  All of these things also with a special focus on the next generation of emerging worship leaders, musicians, and songwriters.

National Task Force Leader   Casey Corum and his wife Angie have been a part of the Vineyard since the early 1980’s. Casey and Angie were a part of the original church planting team of the Boise, Idaho Vineyard planting out the Desert Vineyard in Lancaster, California. Serving under Tri Robinson, Casey was the worship pastor of the Boise Vineyard from 1995 until 2003. In 2003, Casey and his family relocated to Sugar Land, Texas taking a position with Vineyard Music USA. Casey currently serves as Vice President and Chief Creative Officer for Vineyard Music USA. Over the past 10 years, Casey has been a featured worship leader on numerous recordings and has also been an influential voice as a worship leader, conference speaker, and songwriter. Some of Casey’s most well-known songs include Dwell, Better Than, Your Love Is Amazing, and We Need Your Touch. Casey continues to serve in the context of the local church leading worship at the Vineyard Church in Stafford, Texas. Casey’s wife also serves on staff at the church overseeing Sunday school for 2nd to 5th grade children. In addition to all of Casey and Angie have 4 school age daughters. Casey has a passion to encourage and equip worship leaders for life and ministry. In addition to his Vineyard Music responsibilities, Casey is currently serving as the National Worship Task Force Leader. Casey Corum Vineyard Music USA