Bio
About
Richard Klender...
As a longtime buddy, we began our friendship at a Promise Keepers event 7 years
ago and it’s my pleasure to tell you a bit about Richard. Since then I’ve
met with him weekly at 6 am for breakfast, prayer and accountability. First
of all there are the facts–Richard is a songwriter, a musician and a performer
of the highest caliber whose music has taken him to five countries and 27 states
for concerts and speaking engagements. He has been a staffwriter for some of
the world’s largest music publishers, such as Warner/Chappel in Los Angeles
and Sony/Tree Publishing in Nashville. Richard’s most notable songwriting
achievement to date is the child abuse anthem “Dear Mr. Jesus” which
was, at the time, awarded as one of the most requested songs in the history
of radio (by ASCAP) while crossing all airplay formats.
In
addition to his music career Richard has written business software for the music
industry and has operated a state-of-the-art recording studio where he pursues
his passion for the entire recording process. Recently Richard has been developing
new interests in the emerging field of digital videography. Those familiar with
this medium may recognize Richard’s name as a contributing editor for one
of the nation’s largest Computer Video magazines. Richard’s interest
in nature video will soon come to fruition as he has recently completed filming
his first Naturescape™ Serenity DVD, a personal worship DVD, which is due
out soon (see products for details).
Now that you know about Richard Klender I’d like to tell you who he really
is. Richard is a simple man who loves Jesus and has a heart for hurting people.
These qualities are reflected in his music in a richness and a depth which is
echoed both in melody and lyric. Where did this heart for the hurting come from?–From
living a life with its own series of challenges. From experiencing pain, rejection
and heartache first hand. From spending time caring for the lost, the sick,
the homeless and, especially, the abused. As Richard and I have met and shared
together over the years I have watched him meet personal adversity with integrity
and lift up
those in pain by bringing it all to the cross. I even remember when this CD
was just an idea he began pursuing well over 3 years ago, and he never stopped.
Though one might get the idea Richard’s focus on the hurting contributes
to a sad, morose performance style his music is anything but that. For it reflects
the joy Richard feels when he is able to use his gifts to bring glory to God.
Watching Richard sing his songs never fails to bring smiles to those of us who
know him since, at that moment, we are viewing one of God’s creatures doing
what he was born to do–namely bring glory to the Creator of Heaven and
Earth!
Now that you know Richard’s heart I encourage you to listen
to his music. I believe that, like me, you will find it to be challenging, encouraging,
uplifting and especially joyful.
Bob Ashley, (Richard’s PK partner)
--
“I'm
thankful God has given me a heart to write songs that give hope to those who
have suffered and been broken... to show them the joy that I have found thru
Jesus Christ. He’s waiting and watching for each and every one of us to
do something with our unique gifts. Don’t fear for what could happen from
trying but trust in Him and let Him show you a miracle in your life.”
Richard
Proverbs 3: 5, 6
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