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Music minister brings his songs home

With two albums and a growing catalogue of choral music, James Cheesman is combining his love for God and music through a career in music ministry. “When I was a freshman in high school, I was sure I wanted to pursue music.
James Cheesman, of Cuero, has dedicated his life as a musician to the service of God, going as far as worship leader at the Southern Baptist Convention. On Sunday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Cheesman will perform a free concert at First Baptist Church of Cuero. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

With two albums and a growing catalogue of choral music, James Cheesman is combining his love for God and music through a career in music ministry.

“When I was a freshman in high school, I was sure I wanted to pursue music. I thought about being a classical pianist or a band director,” Cheesman said, adding, “By my junior year, God had called me to ministry.”

A 2008 graduate of Cuero High School, Cheesman now serves as the worship pastor at First Baptist Church in Farmersville. From a musical family, Cheesman’s father, Larry, is the current music minister at while his mother, retired Cuero teacher Brenda, serves in various musical capacities at FBC.

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