--- title: Jeremy Perigo date: 2022-02-02T16:23:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/people/jeremy-perigo" section: People --- [ View Directory](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b73c16f9d5637.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=25&h=25&f=webp&c=5908cdc9&v=2c70de530ff93dab3c84c9545dfb44d186ef35f910c02f2633ba5528c9e5e7d4) [Theology](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information?department=theology) # Dr. Jeremy Perigo Co-Director of Children's Worship Initiative/Prof of Theology & Worship Arts ![]() [712-722-6071](tel:712-722-6071) ![]() ![]() **EDUCATION** - Doctor of Worship Studies, Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies - M.A. in Practical Theology, Regent University - B.S. in Management, Purdue University **BACKGROUND** I have spent much of my public ministry serving in Christian-minority contexts. As a worship leader, I have served in a number of multicultural, local churches across many streams and denominations. Though I have ministered with leading worship artists, I am also honored to be able to worship with and train leaders in the Middle East. At Dordt, I come alive facilitating dynamic learning environments tailored to meet students’ unique learning styles and backgrounds. I am a visiting lecturer at London School of Theology where I served as head of theology, music and worship programs for six years. I also teach pastors and ministry leaders at Regent University and Northern Seminary. I minister internationally as a worship leader, preacher and theological educator. My most recent saxophone project,[ London Christmas Session](https://open.spotify.com/album/75lkj1y5fViMO8JCUiLlJz?si=gjmbndY5SLmUefvJ2odcoQ), features jazz arrangements of carols recorded in London. Join me on the [Worship/Theology podcast](https://worshiptheology.podbean.com/) where we work to bridge faith and ministry praxis. **AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION & RESEARCH** Global Ecclesial Practices, Global Evangelical Liturgical Theology, Christian Church in Minority Contexts, Issues Affecting Contemporary Worship **COURSES TAUGHT** Foundations of Worship, Praxis & Worship, Worship in Contemporary Context, Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, Engaging Mission & Ministry, Worship Ensemble, Biblical Foundations **SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & DISCOGRAPHY** - [*Language Translation in Localizing Religious Musica*l *Practice.* Religions. MDPI, 2023.](https://www.mdpi.com/books/book/6572) - “Music in the Middle East” in Kurian, George and Lamport, Mark, eds. *Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South.* Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2018. - Review of Stace’s *Secular Music, Sacred Space* in *Evangelical Quarterly.* - “Indigenous Praise Goes Up as the Spirit Comes Down” in *Burn 24/7: A Collision of Global Worship and the Great Commission* - Dordt Worship's [*Hymns on the Prairie*](https://open.spotify.com/track/6hu2f0BLIGL2m1PHOLCZ8l?si=55fa3276efd04b96) - Ruralists, *[Trying](https://open.spotify.com/track/322b0d3IprdEo6lh7wFgR9?si=4fdf2094aefb41d6)* - Jeremy Perigo’s [*London Christmas Sessions*](https://open.spotify.com/album/75lkj1y5fViMO8JCUiLlJz?si=18C2pPHtTYKiffD5tDnMEw) - Jeremy Perigo’s [*Worship Sessions from the Road*](https://open.spotify.com/album/7uJVx1bmXpOHsD0wik6WQ4?si=1iMccOjURUOZNRfo4VNg6g) - Relationships' [*Jazz Worship*](https://open.spotify.com/album/2znxQ4KF5DRPIhAKgHMlat?si=IRUwWdWTTKS58YVi010sLA) - Jeremy Perigo’s [*Grace and Glory*](https://open.spotify.com/album/4Gcp2GnWaHE3Uc4BrWmSpy?si=c3vhOponSo6Teofl3IMaIg) - Jeremy Perigo’s [*Spontaneous Songs Vol. 1*](https://jeremyperigo.bandcamp.com/album/spontaneous-songs-vol-1) - Paul Anleitner’s [*Spontaneous Live Collection, Vol. 1*](https://open.spotify.com/album/1AAyH0DNFiGhEdONLvP7cB?si=8ZFhM8RsRcqs2EceHdVdDg) - Burn 7/24 Türkiye’s *Birak Yağsın* **PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS** - Jazz Education Network - Society for Pentecostal Studies - Evangelical Missiological Society - Lifeforming Leadership Coaching - Evangelical Theological Society - Global Ethnodoxology Network - One Focus Network (Ordained Minister) --- ## Articles by Jeremy Perigo [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-church-names.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.4873-0.7921&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=c01faa03&v=ccbc2d096f79c4fa241ddffeeac3bf4aaee51d664cf94d494457604e6cec394b) Interviews Sep 19, 2025 ### Naming the Church: Expressions of Belonging and Belief Through the Centuries By Kyle Dieleman and Jeremy Perigo and Sarah Moss Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/naming-the-church-expressions-of-belonging-and-belief-through-the-centuries) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatchildrenworship.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=066d6a65&v=12f25b1536d52b955aa905af342c1ec99450e8fb54fa000b6370bdf2cd02b572) Interviews Feb 11, 2025 ### Raising Worshippers: Cultivating a Life of Praise By Angela Perigo and Jeremy Perigo How can churches create space for kids to participate in each service? What role do parents play in nurturing faith at home? Hear their insights on the lasting impact of early worship experiences and the value of multi-generational worship in building enduring faith. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/raising-worshippers-cultivating-a-life-of-praise)