Well Shaun’s certainly on his way, but there are a number of artists who have come before him in using their musical gift as a tool for ministry. Margaret Becker and Geoff Moore come to mind as two who have been pointing fans toward child sponsorships for decades. Bono’s another artist who’s been putting his name and his fame behind important causes for a long time.
No offense, Rick, but it would really put me off if there were a humanitarian award at the Doves. It doesn’t seem to me that humanitarians are an exceptional thing among Christians; they’re kinda supposed to be the norm.
I think it’ll be cool to see how God rewards the musician-types in Heaven for the way they’ve used their gifts and public influence here.
