The World According To Chris Brewer

Wow. Who ever thought that a member of one of rock music’s most influential bands could turn a 180, dedicate his life to Christ, and preach to fellow entertainers?

That’s exactly what Brian “Head” Welch, formerly from the band Korn, is doing. Welch recently accepted Jesus as his savior at a church service in California. Personally, I became interested in his story recently, so today before I went to work, I did a search for him on the Internet and ended up finding his website. He calls it “Head to Christ,” as “Head” was his nickname when he was a member of Korn. On his site he shares his journal which he updates semi-frequently, and he tells stories of how his life was spiraling down the toilet….he was hooked on drugs, playing in a band whose lyrics don’t exactly contain a hopeful message, and reached the breaking point recently. To make a long story short, a friend lent Welch his Bible, Brian found hope in the message and went to church one Sunday and got saved. Amazing!!!

The thing that impresses me about him is that he is 100% bold and vocal about his faith. It puts me to shame because this guy is a new Christian and he is already a bolder witness than myself and a lot of others I know. The Lord is using him to reach out to rapper 50 Cent, as evidenced by this MTV News article. Welch wrote a song about and for the gangsta rapper, basically imploring him to turn from his lifestyle and “head to Christ” (nice little pun there, yes).

I have been impressed to pray for Brian Welch. As much as God is working in his life, we need to hold our brother up in prayer because Satan is going to attack him. One who has once been used by the enemy for evil is now being used by God for good, and Satan is mad as the place he inhabits. Help me pray for God’s peace, protection and an even stronger boldness upon Brian Welch.

This man has a powerful new ministry and God bless him for it!