What people are saying about Anchored Worship Collective
“As our worship pastor for 27 years, Dave did a phenomenal job building a worship ministry from the ground up. He also excelled at caring for and developing volunteers, leaving a ministry that continues to thrive under a new leader. I'm excited that through this ministry, Dave will have an opportunity to invest in leaders and ministries by sharing his heart and skills.”
– Layne Lebo, Lead Pastor
Mechanicsburg BIC Church
“Hersh has been investing in leaders for decades. He has a way of coming alongside a leader with both clarity and care. Anchored Worship Collective is exactly the kind of investment worship leaders need…formation that strengthens who they are becoming, not just what they are doing.”
– Dr. Craig Sider, President
inFOCUS Leadership
“Hersh was the ‘founder’ of the modern student worship-leading context at Messiah University, and I feel privileged to have inherited this significant ministry nearly 30 years ago. One might imagine this places Hersh in the ‘patriarchal’ or ‘ancient’ categories of pastoral presence, but he remains a vibrant, alert, and deeply caring mentor to this current generation of worship and ministry leaders. Simply put, he uniquely spans the generation of leaders with wisdom, patience, and a visionary heart for God and God’s people.”
– Douglas M. Curry, D.Min., Worship Ministries Pastor
Faculty Advisor, Music and Worship Degree Program
“Dave has been engaged in leadership and development in the ministry setting for decades and has a passion for raising up healthy leaders. Dave is an accomplished and encouraging leader, and a relational trainer. His wide range of skills and experiences helps Dave identify challenges and reinforce strengths in those he serves. He brings a calm, wise presence to difficult conversations. Dave’s humble posture of service is engaging and refreshing. I’m pleased to offer my wholehearted referral.”
– Mark Templeton, Development Officer
Brethren in Christ U.S.
“Hersh facilitated a spiritual retreat day for our church’s worship ministry that helped us center our souls in Christ. Through his personable, engaging leadership, we were able to learn spiritual practices that encouraged us to listen to God’s voice in our lives.”
– David Perry, Worship Arts Pastor
Grantham BIC Church
“Dave's heart for the spiritual health of those who serve in ministry paired with his extensive ministerial experience has equipped him well for ministry coaching and spiritual direction. I am so thankful to be the beneficiary of his guiding care during my sabbatical!”
– Bryan Leaman, Worship Pastor
Lancaster BIC Church
“Over the past year and a half, I have had the privilege of being led and coached by Pastor Dave with Anchored Worship Collective. As a worship leader, I believe our personal spiritual health and growth in the Lord is crucial to be at a place where we can help lead others to His heart and into His presence. With 25 years of his own experience, Pastor Dave is a great support with practical ideas and resources, as well as a prayer partner for myself as a leader and our church’s worship ministry as a whole. He challenged me to grow through my own areas of weakness and championed us in our strengths as a team. Pastor Dave has a true shepherd’s heart for those he coaches and a passion for worship.
I would highly recommended having Pastor Dave walk along side you in ministry, whether you’ve been a worship leader for several months or many years. It is truly worth the investment for yourself, your worship ministry, and your church body.”
– Gina Roth
Pathway Community Church
“Dave's unique ability to easily enter into existing team dynamics to coach toward skill and health, coupled with his intentional and relational posture of care for both leaders and team, allows him to be a trusted voice for spiritual guidance and team building. Dave's humble personality and firm biblical beliefs and practices, along with his heart to encourage and care for people both spiritually and personally, distinguish him as a reputable, trustworthy and highly regarded influence.”
– Cheryl Hopkins, Associate Pastor
Mechanicsburg Community Church