Shepherd's Staff Worship Music was created in 1995 by Dr. Edwin M. (Ed) Willmington, Director of the Fred Bock Institute of Music at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.

Formerly, Ed was the Pastor of Worship and Arts Ministries at Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC) in Scottsdale, AZ.  He was on the pastoral staff at SBC from 1985 through March 2006.  During that period of time, he was able to participate in and observe much growth and many changes.  Ed's educational background includes:

While at The University of Arizona, Ed studied composition with Professor Jean Berger.  In addition to serving at Fuller and SBC, he has been a professor at Point Loma University in San Diego, CA, on the pastoral staff at College Avenue Baptist Church in San Diego, CA, and on the editorial staff of Good Life Publications (working under renowned Gospel composer and Gospel Music Hall of Fame member, John W. Peterson).

Ed is the composer/arranger of more than 100 published works and several recordings, and he served on the Advisory Board for The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration, the best selling hymnal from Word Music, Inc.  He has also been the recipient of several ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) awards for his contribution to church music.  Ed's personal purpose statement is to be a spirit and in truth worshipper, and provide opportunities and experiences for others to do the same.

In 2002, Shepherd's Staff Worship Music released a 21-track recording of music that Ed wrote and/or arranged, along with several other writers.  This work is titled "Gift From the Heart."  It is truly an outpouring of Ed's heart, using the gifts and talents that the Lord has given him.  The orchestra was recorded at Gaither Studios in Alexandria, IN, and it features the Scottsdale Bible Church Worship Choir from Ed's former church home in Scottsdale, AZ.

In 2003, Ed completed his first film score.  Ed composed, orchestrated, and conducted the original score, and he also wrote several original songs.  The film is titled "Arizona Summer."  This music is published under Ed's WillmingTune Productions label.

Shepherd's Staff Worship Music would also like to make products available that have been developed and used at Scottsdale Bible Church.  The materials have been created to be used for God's glory by both professional and lay personnel - the true Shepherd's Staff!  The material has been tried, proven, and effectively used by, with, and for real people in real ministry in a real church!  Please see the Music Ministry Resources page for some ideas!

Also, please visit Ed's family Web site.

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