“As one might suspect, the schedule, the pace, and the stresses of working on Capitol Hill can be challenging, both physically and spiritually.
During my time as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have been extremely blessed to have met a handful of new friends who have helped to lighten that load a bit, for me and for my congressional staff. One such friend is Steve Amerson.
It was my great honor to get to know Steve a couple of years ago. I began to attend the weekly worship service in the US Capitol Building. I learned very quickly that Steve’s gentle spirit, his incredible vocal talents, and his love for God were to provide a special inspiration to our experiences with this important Christian ministry.
Steve does not just lead our music, he helps prepare us to meet our God in such a way that we are encouraged and renewed. Without question one of our country’s most outstanding musicians and vocalists, Steve’s gifts of love and encouragement have been as important to me as his musical abilities and his special talents for leading worship. Each week that Steve is in DC, he goes out of his way to visit my office and personally prays with me and with individual members of my staff. Now, this is truly an example of the Christ’s church community in action.
I am so fortunate to have been befriended by Steve, as are those members of Congress and their staffers who participate in Capitol Worship and who have gotten to know him personally.
My prayer is that Steve Amerson can continue to serve us in this special way, not only in our nation’s capital, but across the country and throughout the world.
In His service, ”

“ Please accept my deep and sincere gratitude for the tremendous ministry you bring to Washington D.C.
Your unwavering commitment to lovingly represent Christ in this spiritual dark environment has repeatedly been like a drink of cool water for a dry and thirsty soul. On those days of unrelenting activity and pressure, I have often meandered into the office in utter exhaustion seeking a moment of quiet... and find a card on the desk with the encouraging words that you prayed specifically for me on that day. You will never know the depth of comfort and strength those small ‘touches’ provide.
Then, there is Capitol Worship. What can I say? It is an incredible honor to participate in a Christian worship service IN the Capitol, something that has not happened in over 140 years! The JG has become my church away from home and your ability to lead us in worship and help focus our thoughts on Christ has been a true blessing. God has gifted you powerfully, and I’m genuinely thankful that you bring those gifts to D.C. No doubt, you do so with great personal sacrifice (something you never mention), and I want you know my heartfelt thanks ~ and my earnest prayer that you continue coming if God permits. Be assured, your labor is not in vain!
Thanks again for all you do!
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“I have struggled with depression and anxiety for many years. About four years ago I had to check into a facility due to suicidal thoughts. I know God sent you to remind me of his love through your singing. Music speaks to me like nothing else. Thank you for sharing the gift God has given you. Never underestimate the power of your ministry.”

“I was in a place of deep struggle and God used your CD very powerfully. My wife and I were on a long road trip and at one point, while she was behind the wheel, I put headphones on and listened to your music and experienced a true catharsis as some pent-up emotion wafted out of me enabled by the ministry of your voice. It became for me the turning point at which joy and light began to return. ”

“My words cannot begin to describe how Thursday night touched me. Your message and heart are straight from Jesus, no middleman needed. You have an amazing and inspiring gift that God has blessed you with, it touches those around you in incredible ways and reflects Jesus’ love unmistakably. I’m not talking about your voice or amazing singing talents, rather who you are.”

“You sang with the power of the heavens last night. I wept....as I usually do. Any man, with a desire to be Godlike, seeks to know what it is that he has to offer mankind. You, my friend, have found that gift that was bestowed upon you, and you have magnified it. If you ever doubt the magnitude of your contribution, please call any number of us that you know who can speak for the masses.”

“How our distracted culture needs the beauty, truth and heart change that your songs inspire. ”

“I mostly want to thank you for speaking of God in an arena where He is typically downplayed or forsaken completely. Thank you for using the influence that He has given you for good and not evil within the arts. Tonight was absolutely awesome. Wholly entertaining, incredibly beautiful, chock full of Broadway favorites, a lovely demonstration of the talent within the orchestra…and glorifying to God. Without you, I’m not sure that last facet would have been true. Thanks again for preaching the Gospel tonight, brother. ”