TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
“Nothing Better” BY TERRI GRAVITT PHOTOS BY MATT CORNELIUS
Z ach Yeldell, head worship pastor at Church on the Rock (COTR)-Texarkana, places great value in leading not only adults, but children and youth into what he feels is the foundation of Christian faith: worship. “It has radically changed my life,” Zach said. “It’s the one thing we get to do that blesses the heart of God. Our culture says that everything we do is about us, but worship is the opposite of that. True worship is an opportunity to bring a grateful and thankful heart to God with absolutely no strings attached.”
Even though he had little to no musical background, Zach was only in seventh grade when the church where he grew up allowed him to join their worship team. They created a safe place for him to learn; playing with older and more skilled musicians created an environment where his talent quickly blossomed. With this same mindset, Zach had the desire to create something for the students of Powerhouse. The original COTR Powerhouse youth building was built in 1996, where services began with adult-led worship. However, in 2008, when Zach started leading worship,
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