GOSPEL MUSIC

About the Book

Michael Payton, who has brought us three top-selling motivational books, “Just for Thought-Articles of Motivation,” “Time to Think-Meditation and Reflection,” and “Hope: The Strongest Motivation,” now takes us into the world of Christian gospel music and the motivational impact it has had on Christianity throughout the years. Gospel music, whether it be Southern Baptist, country or rock, all have inspired and motivated people around the world to seek Christianity as the rule and guide of their lives. With “Gospel Music: Motivation Through Song,” Michael Payton presents 50 Christian songs, combining both traditional and modern-day, giving his interpretation of how each song inspires and motivates the individual to accept Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. At the end of each chapter the reader will have the opportunity to record his/her own personal thoughts on what the song means to them. “Gospel Music: Motivation Through Song,” showcases the great motivational tool Christian music has been and still is in leading all of us to Christ.

About the Author

Michael E. Payton, MA is a counselor and mental health administrator with over 40 years experience in mental health care from New Boston, Ohio. Michael is a former administrator for the Ohio Department of Mental Health directing both hospital and out-patient services. He is a former professor of psychology and personal development, special needs instructor and currently a group facilitator for a drug and alcohol treatment center in Portsmouth, Oho. Michael writes periodically for local magazines and newspapers on motivation, leadership and success strategies, authoring three top selling books, "Just for Thought, Articles of Motivation," "Time to Think: Meditation and Reflection," and "Hope: The Strongest Motivation." Also a speaker and life coach, Michael has degrees in business administration, education, a Masters in Counseling from Liberty University and is a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Ohio. Michael is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and lives in New Boston, Ohio with his wife Vicki, sons, Adam (Staci), Nathan (Sydney) and grandson Callum Michael, and granddaughters Oliva, Callie and Maci.