Shepherd Church
Tom Strahle is a seasoned music professional with extensive experience in various roles within the industry. Since 2009, Tom has served as the CEO of Madison Heights Music, a music publishing company. Additionally, Tom has been the Worship Leader and Guitarist at Shepherd of the Hills Church since November 2001 and has been composing and songwriting for In Tom's Arms Music since 1997. As a multi-instrumentalist, Tom has maintained a self-employed career since 1976 and was a musician at Lake Avenue Church from 1988 to 2001. Tom's experience also includes serving as a clinician for Maranatha Music between 1997 and 1999, where Tom traveled across the US and Canada to teach guitar clinics. Tom attended Butler University from 1979 to 1980, although no degree was awarded.
Shepherd Church
Shepherd Church is a non-denominational, independent Christian church located in Porter Ranch, California. Shepherd has 10,000 regular attenders across four locations within the Los Angeles area. The senior pastor is Dudley Rutherford, who has guided this church since 1987.