Dr. Randy C. Lind

Visiting Professor of Worship Studies and Ministry

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Biography

Dr. Randy C. Lind (Worship and Music Ministry Partner for Oklahoma Baptists) has served at the Convention since 2012. He is the conductor of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma and the Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma. He also served as the director for the 1,200 voice Festival Choir for Franklin Graham in 2015. Dr. Lind has directed groups that have travelled to Hong Kong, Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Holland, England, and several other countries. His musical groups have sung from the west coast to the east coast of the United States and have premiered several musical works. He has also been guest conductor for the EOCDA, Resonate Worship Arts Camp, and as a clinician for many vocal groups and choirs. Prior to his current position, he served as Associate Pastor/Minister of Music in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas. Dr. Lind has also conducted on 9 recording projects.

Dr. Lind holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Oklahoma Baptist University (Shawnee, OK), a Master’s degree in choral conducting from Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS), and a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (Lombard, IL).

Dr. Lind enjoys all styles and types of music, but especially loves spiritual music. He believes that music has the potential to connect us to others and to God and the Gospel message in a way that can change a life forever.

A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Lind is married to Susan, an educator who focuses on Special Education. Randy and Susan have two sons, Christopher and Erick, plus two wonderful daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters, Olivia and Claire.

In addition to connecting people in worship, and leading worship teams, Dr. Lind enjoys many other interests. He enjoys travel, golf, doing stained glass projects, and more. He has been the co-writer of several published songs and has even authored a children's book, The Little Voice and the Big Announcement.

Education

  • Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK - BME, Vocal/Instrumental
  • Pittsburg State Univerity, Pittsburg, KS - MM, Choral Conducting
  • Northern Baptist Seminary, Lombard, IL - DMin, Worship Leadership