011 - Worship Is More than a Good Song with Donna Renay Patrick

In this episode of FiYA Conversations, Donna Renay Patrick, an award-winning author and seasoned worship leader, shares her journey of faith, ministry, and purpose. Donna shares how she transitioned from being a musician and choir director to leading worship and writing powerful devotionals like At All Times and It’s In Your Praise. Learn about the inspiration behind her books’ titles and the message of worship they convey. Donna also discusses her passion for helping others discover and walk in their God-given purpose, offering practical advice for those uncertain about their calling. Tune in as she reflects on the importance of family, balancing ministry with personal life, and the distinction between worship and performance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of worship, purpose, waiting on the Lord, and the power of music in ministry.

Join us for a conversation that will challenge and inspire you to deepen your faith and transform your perspective of worship and romance. Besides being an author, former radio host, and worship leader, Donna is also a seasoned relationship coach. Donna says, "Why is it so important to know your unique purpose, and why is NOW the best time to embrace it? As a Christian single woman, how can you 'marry' your purpose with your singlehood and make it your superpower? How do you know when God has kicked you out of your comfort zone, and how does He use His 'process' to grow you into the person you are to become? In all of our struggles, who are we BECOMING? Could the STRUGGLE really be PREPARATION for your next level?"

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Donna Renay Patrick is serious about walking in her unique purpose, and helping others walk in theirs. She is an Award-Winning Author of two praise and worship-themed Devotionals - At All Times, and It's In Your Praise. She also co-authored four anthologies entitled, The Perfect 7, Stories of Roaring Faith (Vol. 4), Be Refreshed, and most recently No More Unclaimed Promises, which gained Best-Seller status.

She has been a musician and choir director most of her life, and serves as a powerful Worship Leader. She is a regular presenter at the Bay Area Church Workers Convention in Castro Valley, California, has had a Commentary published with The African American Lectionary, and serves on the faculty of The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. Donna also serves on the Executive Board of the Northeastern District Baptist Association, and is a certified instructor with the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

From 2016 through 2022 she enjoyed being the award-winning host of The Donna Patrick Show, an internet radio program focused on "all things praise and worship." On her show, which included some phenomenal guests, she coached and trained music ministry personnel, Pastors, and church leaders on how to give God the kind of worship He wants, rather than just what we choose to give Him.

Donna earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bishop College in Dallas, Texas, as well as a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Dallas Baptist University.

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