The
Specks
For more than thirty-five years, Mike and Faye Speck have been singing and ministering to the body of Christ. Over 2000 churches, large and small, of various denominations have personally experienced their compelling presentation of the gospel. As an ordained minister and former pastor, Mike has a deep love for the local church. He has served on the staff of six different churches throughout Michigan, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Virginia; most recently serving as minister of music for the late Dr. Jerry Falwell at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia. (1999-2000) During the eighties and nineties, as a result of their city wide evangelistic crusades, Mike and Faye began writing and arranging music for church choirs. Today, thousands of churches regularly use their choral collections. They have arranged and compiled twenty-six different choral books. Twelve of these collections are published by Word Music, of which many are the top sellers for their company. They are currently partnered with Lillenas Music, a subsidiary of the Nazarene Publishing House and have continued to be one of the top sellers in the choral music industry. Mike and Faye make their home in Lebanon, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville. Over the years, The Specks have had the privilege of traveling with many different vocalists as part of the Mike Speck Ministries team. These personalities and varied life experiences have given a refreshing and unique style to their concert appearances. Currently, their daughter Melody VanNus is singing the soprano vocals for The Specks. Melody was one of the original members of the trio until leaving to go to college and later get married. She and her husband Matt live in Lebanon TN and have two children Camren age twelve, and Emerald age nine. Involving the congregation, while utilizing the church choir and church musicians, The Specks offer an opportunity for those attending to be blessed and join in worship.
FROM
MIKE
"My desire is to touch a person in the deepest part of their heart...to somehow cause an emotional stirring that results in an intellectual choice to embrace the claims of Christ. I am convinced that lyric set to music can reach the innermost recesses of a person's soul. The songs we sing and those I have arranged for the choir are for this purpose. Although our methods and style may change, man's basic need is still the same: to experience and know the Heavenly Father in intimate fellowship. I believe Christ is our only door, the only way to experience and know the love of God. The Specks are humble vessels for God to use as He chooses. It is our prayer that He would let us open the door of many hearts that He might accomplish His healing, His mending and His cleansing."
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Choral Collections:
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Tell Somebody
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2009
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Everlasting Praise 2
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2009
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Dove Nominee 2010
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The Name
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2009
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Heaven
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2007
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Dove Nominee 2008
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Redeemed
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2007
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He Is To Me
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2006
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The Heart Of Christmas
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2005
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Everlasting Praise
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2004
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For The Glory Of Christ
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2004
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Safe Thus Far
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2003
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The Love Of Jesus
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2003
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Dove Nominee 2004
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Christmas Is Jesus
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2002
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Dove Nominee 2003
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The Church Will Remain
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2001
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Marching To Zion
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2000
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Dove Nominee 2001
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I Believe It All
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1999
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Dove Nominee 2000
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Timeless Praise
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1999
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Dove Nominee 1999
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Testify
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1998
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Dove Nominee 1999
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It's Still The Cross
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1997
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Dove Nominee 1998
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You're Still Lord
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1996
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He Still Reigns
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1995
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Dove Nominee 1996
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Something To Shout About
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1993
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Changed By The Power
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1991
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Jesus Is Alive
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1989
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Go Tell
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1986
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Recordings:
Timeless Praise - 2007
- His Name Exalted Medley
- Power In The Blood Medley
- Gladness and Joy Medley
- Faithfulness Medley
Giving Thanks - 2007
- You Were There
- Blood Bought Church
- Giving Thanks
- Great God
Until He Comes - 2006
- Thank God for a Song
- Longing For Home
- There Is a Remedy
- Unto The Hills
Everlasting Praise - 2006
- Trusting God Medley
- Come To Worship
- Our All in All
- When I Think About the Lord
Great Moments Vol IV - 2004
- I Wish I Could Have Been There
- I Am God
- For The Glory Of Christ
- I'm Still Amazed
Great Moments Vol III - 2003
- Let The Rocks Keep Silent
- Get On Your Feet
- Everlasting Peace
- Safe Thus Far
Farther Along - 2003
- Glory To God In The Highest
- Hallelujah, We Shall Rise
- We Have Won
- Jesus Will Outshine Them All
Great Moments Vol II - 2002
- He'd Still Been God
- I Believe It All
- That's Him
- By The Way Of The Cross
Great Moments Vol I - 1999
- I Go To The Rock
- Who Am I
- Testify
- On Time God
Firmly Committed - 1998
- God Said You're Gonna Make It
- On That Happy Morning
- Child of God
New Standards - 1997
- Carry The Glorious Gospel
- Not Looking For A Mansion
Requested - 1995
- No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus/How Great Thou Art
- Beulah Land
- In The Garden
Family and Friends - 1994
- Some Glad Morning
- Surely
- It's Not In Vain
Sing Out - 1992
- Hallelujah Comin' On
- Further Still
Ministry Highlights:
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Yearly
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Guest Artist, In Touch Television Program with Dr. Charles Stanley
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Guest Artist and Worship Leader, Tim Lee Youth Conferences
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Yearly
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Choral Extravaganza Host and Guest Artist, National Quartet Convention
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Guest Artist and Worship Leader, Bible Study Cruises with Charles Stanley
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Guest Artist for David Ring, evangelist
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2000 & 2001
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Music Minister for Dr. Jerry Falwell, Thomas Road Baptist Church
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1997 & 1999
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Guest Artist, John Hagee Today Television Program
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1994 & 1995
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Guest Artist, Jerry Falwell's Super Conference
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1995
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Guest Artist with Kay Arthur Television
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1993
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Guest Artist and Worship Leader, Adrian Rogers Bible Conference
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1988
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Choir Director, Southern Baptist Convention
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1987-1991
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Music Director, Bailey Smith Evangelistic Association
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1984-1987
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Music Director, Freddie Gage Evangelistic Association
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