Mark Alan Schoolmeesters
Spend five minutes with Mark and you will discover what makes him truly tick. His family, his investment in the local church and his desire to see those he partners with become everything that God has designed them to be.
Mark is a local church leader, and is anchored and invested in the community and people at Emmanuel, championing songs and leaders to be an encouragement to the local church.
There is also an ever-increasing partnership growing in this current season to help other ministries with their music, all stemming from that same desire.
Mark is a forward leaning, out of the box thinking, idea guy who loves to champion others and is passionate about the processes of unearthing new things and bringing out the best.
As a songwriter, a worship leader and an influencer, Mark is one who is committed to playing his part in leading the Church into the future, a place where everyone embraces their God given role of significance.
Songs Written By Mark Alan Schoolmeesters
In the same way that “The Kingdom Is Yours” massaged out the ideas in the Beatitudes, so this song explores Ecclesiastes 3.
A humble yet powerful plea, inviting listeners to surrender their barriers and open their hearts to God, creating a space where transformation and liberation can thrive.
“A whole Latin vibe, and a reminder that true joy can be found in all of the ups and downs of life.” (Gabriella Velez)
For those who have experienced pain, burnout, loss and trauma at the hands of a church community.
”A song for those that need to remember who they are, by those who won’t let anyone forget.” (Royce Lovett)
Real Song Of Love is the result of Dave Gibbons sitting down with Jalen Seawright and Mark Alan Schoolmeesters.
In support of Otis’ Dream, a short GOTV film written and directed by Rev Otis Moss III, we produced out the song we contributed to the original soundtrack.
“Peace, My Mind is a song of rest for those walking through the obstacles of mental health.” (Isaac Gill)
”On the day that Ahmaud Arberry was murdered, my heart broke once again at the injustice in our world.” (Mark Alan Schoolmeesters)
"As people from all generations, all walks of life, all nations begin to gather around the one name that unifies us all, everything on earth begins to shift." (Mark Alan Schoolmeesters)
”Names are a significant part of our identity. They represent our heritage, our tribe and give us that deep sense of knowing who we are and where we come from.” (Matthew Macaulay)
"Jesus’ table is open to anyone who is willing to come. There is no elite inner circle. All are welcome!" (Mark Alan Schoolmeesters)
"In the late hours of December 5th, in the final days of a dear friend of our community, Maggie du Plessis, the Lord gave me a song idea to honor her life, and a vision for gathering a few of us to finish it out." (Mark Alan Schoolmasters)
“Come, let us sing the song of songs, the angels first began the strain; the homage which to Christ belongs: ‘Worthy the lamb, for he was slain.’”. (James Montgomery)
"This song started as my response when Charleston happened. Then Orlando. Then Louisiana. Then Minnesota. Then Dallas. And all along I knew it wasn't meant to be a song that I finished on my own." (Mark Alan Schoolmeesters)
Blog Posts By Mark Alan Schoolmeesters
“It started out of necessity. It began almost as an experiment.” (Mark Alan Schoolmeesters)
"It all started in Sweden, before the trip to the US on which I met Mark Alan. The phrase that kept coming back to me: 'Come and tear down the walls I've built up'. (Jenny Wahlström)