NEWPORT CENTER UMC STAFF

A MOMENT WITH BRAD...

NAME: Bradley Taber

HOMETOWN: Arvin, CA

JOB TITLE: Director of Music Ministries

WHAT MY JOB REALLY MEANS:Worship leader, chaplain, therapist, mentor, arranger, tutor, conductor/singer/pianist, administrator, worship planner/collaborator, dreamer, all-in-one social committee, consultant, choir director, sound engineer, coffee droid, reprographics technician, student, friend.

WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB:The people are the best part of my job. The love and warmth of
this congregation is overwhelming.

FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Cape Town, South Africa

BIBLICAL CHARACTER OTHER THAN JESUS YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE COFFEE WITH (because we all want to have coffee with Jesus right)?: Absalom, the enigmatic and rebellious son of David. Fascinating character.

FAVORITE MUSIC: In no particular order: Classic rock (special mention: Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon), Celtic Contemporary, Christmas (all year), jazz, **choral music**, 1980s Contemporary Christian, Broadway, the list goes on…

FAVORITE BOOK: “The Life and Repentance of Samuel Sewall,” “Salem Witch Judge”

FAVORITE FOOD: My mom’s tacos.

FAVORITE HOBBY: Kayaking in the back-bay.

RANDOM THING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: Ek praat Afrikaans. …soe bietjie.