Worship
Mike Janzen
www.mikejanzen.ca
To listen: www.myspace.com/mikejanzen
Mike Janzen is a piano playing puzzle. On the one hand (perhaps his left), Mike is a well-trained classical musician with strong technical and music theory skills. On the other, his musical journey includes forays into the worlds of rock, funk, folk and jazz. Now living in Toronto with his wife Jodi, Mike is a regular on the Toronto music scene.
Having performed across Canada with two time JUNO award winner Steve Bell, Bell says, "Mike's extraordinary improvisational intuition and skill sets songs ablaze with virtuosity. And...he's just a great guy!"
"Lately, I've been struck by how true faith leads us to true action. To believe in Jesus means to follow what He taught. To worship God is to live lives that reflect the character of the one we sing about…As I walk this life, I'm finding that God is much bigger than my imagination has contained. That life itself is more a gift than an entitlement. That justice and mercy are not my ideas. That change starts with my will being ready to be imprinted on. And that my prayer might be, "never stop moving me." Thanks for listening.” – Mike Janzen
Mike Calo
Mike Calo is passionate about leading others in a meaningful offering of worship to the heart of God.
Mike graduated from McGill University with a degree in Marketing and Management in 2003. After working in the music industry for a few years, he answered the call to join the staff at Westview Bible Church where he currently serves as the Director of Worship.
In addition to his role at NMC, Mike has been involved with worship for events such as Intervarsity's Urbana Missions Conference and Promise Keepers. He also gives seminars and workshops aimed at equipping worship artists in the local church.
Mike is currently working towards his MDiv at Briercrest Seminary. He and his wife Nat, have two kids: Madisyn and Avery.