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J o u R N A L ... Issue 1 Drawn by Kathy and David Hastings and taken from Jeff Johnson's compact disc, Fallen Splendor. U sed by permission. Jeff Johnson is the quintessence of mature, alternative Christian music. His lyrics are thought-provoking and insightful. His music, richly woven with sample~. Soon his first two titles, Face of the Deep and Through the Door, will be available on compact disc. Both are scheduled for release in the Fall of 1989. These join the long list of his works already available. You can find his discs and cassettes in Christian and other record stores, or order them directly from Ark Records, PO Box 230073, Tigard, Oregon 97223. Note: Jeff is currently scheduling live performances, write for additional information. ~------------------------------~=--===========~--- ----==-=-=-=-==~~- - --- contribute to or benefit from this pUblication and tell us how we might Purpose serve you better. We strive to be inspirat~onal and constructive always posing some ACM Journal is meant to serve as questions and suggesting answers to a resource, providing information on others. We hope to support existing alternative ministries, creativity and non-traditional methods pUblications and music. To achieve for sharing Christ. And, of course, this, different ministry areas will be no resource or program can replace highlighted in each issue. The regular fellowship and personal bible This pUblication is the result developing area of college progressive study. of many individuals. Some were and dance-oriented music will be a Finally, ACM Journal is intended able to contribute to this issue, regular section, including domestic, to address an international Christian while others have offered their international and independent artists. body - a diverse body with different help for upcoming journals. In Christian art, theatre, dance and backgrounds and denominations. addition to those listed below" I many other ministries deserve special Though one area of ministry may not would like to thank Stuart 'from attention and will be featured often. interest one, God will use it to reach Newton's Bookstore, Mark ~' fr6m Our hope is that you find this another. What one views as empty Spamm Magazine , Dan frQm -the pUblication a useful resource for your tradition has rich meaning tQ others. Cutting Edge, and Larry. from ministry in your community. We look Together, whether progressive or Kosher Records for . their forward to your participation through conservative, we are the body of willingness to~ answer questions. suggestions, ideas and information. Christ. We will try to be as objective ACM Journal is a triannual Please share this with others who can as possible. pUblication. Subscriptions are available to defray the cost of printing and mailing at $2 per year. 1 EDITOR Tom D. Stephenson FlevoLand, Holland The concert went well. I sensed that we had really connected with the audience. I could see it in their eyes. Afterwards" ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jimmy and I went to the concession table to meet people. It was fantastic! Ann Stephenson So many interesting comments - and the language ... the Dutch have a gift for speaking English in a way that actually makes it sound romantic. I talked to REGIONAL EDITORS two young Dutch girls, Marlou and Evelien for the longest time. They were Charles Gates so full of life and love and hope. I told them they must come to America and Chris Rumbaugh stay with us. Lionel Vargas The next morning while returning from a Dutch radio broadcast we drove past a large open field. I could see Marlou and Evelien. Marlou was dancing wildly and singing while Evelien followed close by. Just as our car passed DISTRIBUTION them my eyes met with those of Marlou. She stopped her dance and the melody ceased. I wanted to roll down the window and yell, "No, no, no! TaCOma/Seattle Don't stop dancing! Don't stop singing! To see you dance and sing is my Ann Stephenson joy! Don't be afraid, be the child that you are. Never stop being so free, so full of life. Don't let these eyes take away your freedom. Never!" Vancouver, B.C. Reprinted from the Very Official Charlie Peacock News Letter, "West Coast Greg Otterholt Diaries." Used by permission. To receive your own copy write to Charlie at: PO Box 276465, Sacramento, CA 95827-6465. WashingtOn D.C . " ' -Erik Jones Philadelphia Jeff Butz Chicago Jamie Lee Rake JEFF JOHNSON Oregon Face of the Deep New York City Ar k, cd reissue Fall 1989. Sal Baldino Through the Door Ark, cd reissue Fall 1989. Orange County Shadow Play Chris Rumbaugh Ark, 1983. Icons Los Angeles JUSTO ALMARIO Ark, 1984. Mike Futch Plumbline Fallen Splendor Sparrow, 1987. Ark, 1986. Houston/Dallas Born of Water Lionel Vargas BILL BAUMGART Ark, 1987, w/ David Friesen The Kindling and Dave Hagleganz. San Antonio Frontline, 1988. The Awakening Shepherd Shop Ark, 1987, w/ Sandy Simpson. STEPHEN BELL-BOOTH New Zealand Why Should the Heart Not Dance Information, demos, product or Shelter Ark, 1988. any other material regarding This Mystery I Pose alternative music and ministries ROBIN CROW Ark, 1988. may be sent to one of the W"mdows to the World Pilgrimage addresses below: Fortress, 1988. Ark, 1989. c/o Tom Stephenson LASSE D~LSSON Sweden PHIL KEAGGY 1400 Union Ave #A-203 Tia Dia The Wind and the Wheat Renton, WA 98056 Solid Rock Import. Maranatha, 1987. c/o Charles Gates DIETER F ALK Germany GEOFF MANN A MARC CATLEY 12761 Homeridge Lane Instrumental Journey In Difference Chino Hills, CA 91709 Pila. On Time PRISMS c/o Chris Rumaugb Portraits in Synthesis 16505 Woodbrier Dr. DAVID FRIESEN Maranatha, 1986. Whittier, CA 90604 Inner Voices Global Pacific, 1987. RICHARD SOUTHER c/o Lionel Vargas Other Times, Other Places Heirborne 9043 Kirkmont Drive Global Pacific, 1989. Sparrow, 1985. Houston, TX 77089 TOM HOWARD THIJS VAN LEER Holland All information must be received Solo Piano Introspection by October 1st, 1989 for Issue 2. Maranatha, 1987. CBS. r - - '-'--' -- ~- FRESH CLAIM England Odd One Out Plankton, 1987. No Claims Bonus Plankton, 1988. ADAM AGAIN California . BRUCE COCKBURN Canada DALLAS GRAHAM cl the Revs N. Z. In a New World of Time Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws Blue Collar, 1986. Humans ERIC HAHN Louisiana Ten Songs by Adam Again Inner City Front Potluck Suicide Broken, 1988. The Trouble With Normal Independent, 1987. new album scheduled Stealing Fire Stan was a Plush Toy Broken, Winter 1989. World of Wonders Independent, 1989. Waiting for a Miracle 4427 A Seminary Place THE ALARM England Big Circumstance New Orleans, LA 70126 untitled, EP Gold Castle, 1988. -Declaration ELIM HALL Canada Spirit of '76, EP COMMON BOND (disbanded) Things Break Strength untitled Reunion, 1986. Eye of the Hurricane Indep 't, 1983. Electric Folklore Live, EP Heaven is Calling IDEOLA Canada new album ' scheduled Broken, 1986. Tribal Opera IRS, Fall 1989. Anger into Passion What, 1987. Frontline, 1987. ALLIES JAMBOREE (disbanded) New Zealand Long Way from Paradise JOHN COVELL (disbanded) California Melt Down, EP Dayspring, 1989. One Way Out, EP Jayrem, 1985. Indep 't, 1986. Independence Day, EP THE AWAKENING Canada Human Beings W.E.A., 1986. Two Worlds Indep 't, 1988. Indep 't, 1986. 3106-b E. Orangethorpe JACOB'S TROUBLE Into Thy Hands Anaheim, CA 92806 new album scheduled Reunion, 1988. Frontline, Fall 1989. DA . (see Swirling Eddies) California JOHNNY J. BLAIR California Alanna KAJA England new album scheduled Newpax, 1981, Daniel Amos. Extra Play (Islands in Europe) Narrowpath, Winter 1989. Doppleganger EMI, 1984. Alarma, 1983, Daniel Amos. Crazy People's Right to Speak T-BONE BURNETT California Vox Humana EMI, 1985. Proof Through the Night Refuge, 1984, Daniel Amos. Warner Bros., 1983. Knowledge cl Innocence KIRK California Behind the Trap Door, EP Shadow, 1986, Terry S . Taylor. Colors of Life Demon, 1984. Fearful Symmetry Indep 't, 1987. The Talking Animals Frontline, 1986. CBS, 1988. A Briefing for the Ascent PHIL DAGGY Frontline, 1987, T. S. Taylor. Prime Cuts CAFE NOIRE / THE LIVING California Darn Floor - Big Bite Myrrh, 1987. untitled Frontline, 1987. Phil Keaggy and Sunday's Child Indep 't, 1989. Myrrh, -1988. 7344 Piute Creek Road DANCE OF THE PORCUPINES Calif Corona, CA 91719 new album scheduled LEVEL HEADS Canada Narrowpath, Winter 1989. untitled THE CALL Indep't, 1986. Reconciled DANCING CROWS California Momento Mori Elektra, 1986. Sanctuary, EP Broken, 1988. Into the Woods Indep't, 1986, Blue Trapeze. new album scheduled Elektra, 1987. Mask cl Marquee, EP Broken, Winter 1989. Let the Day Begin Indep't, 1986, Blue Trapeze. MCA, 1989. Demo, From a Dream LIFESAVERS (see L. S . U. ) California Indep't, 1987, Blue Trapeze. Us Kids PETER CASE Demo, Farewell to No One Indep't, 1981, Lifesavors. untitled Indep't, 1987, Blue Trapeze. Dream Life Geffen, 1986. Demo, Waiting on your Call Refuge, 1983, Lifesavors. The Man with the Blue Guitar Indep 't, 1989. A Kiss of Life Geffen, 1989. c/o Dan Koenig Frontline, 1986. PO Box 6863 THE CHANT Fullerton, CA 92631 THE LONELY NOW new album scheduled Captive Narrowpath, Winter 1989. MARK DAVIS California Narrowpath, 1986. Demo, Falls Like Rain Original Tensions THE CHOIR California Indep't, 1988, Clockwork. Narrowpath, 1988. Voices in Shadows 3216 Ridgewood Shades of Gray, EP Orange, CA 92667 BRIAN McGLYNN Scotland Diamonds and Rain Days in Arcadia Chase the Kangaroo FAT 'N FRANTIC England Sticky, 1982, The Victors. Wide-eyed Wonder Waxing a Hottie The Vital Spark Myrrh, 1989. I. C. Y., 1986. Sticky, 1985. Aggressive Sunbathing Single, Soul Doctor THE CLAIM . California I. C . Y., 1987. Sticky, 1987, Soul Doctor. Demo, A ' Time for Answers Indep 't" 1988. - FLOCK 14 NO LAUGHING MATTER c/o Don Meyer Awkward Age 21958 Mirador Indep 't, 1986. CHARLIE PEACOCK California Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Brave New World Lie Down in the Grass Graceland, 1987.
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