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Journey in Music Ministry: Steve Petrunak

Category: Video
Tags: ministry, prayer

Steve Petrunak talks about his journey in music ministry, which spanned 51 years in the same parish. Hear more about some of the peaks and valleys, lessons learned along the way, and his advice for the next generation of music ministers.

Steve Petrunak is a founding board member of CLEF and recently retired director of music at St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Steve has worked in music ministry for more than 50 years and is the co-author of “Managing Music Ministry: Beyond Notes and Chords.”

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