This Is My Story: Justin Addington

Welcome to "This Is My Story," a new blog series dedicated to highlighting the journeys of individuals within the Polyphony Music Resources family.

In these posts, we turn the spotlight on some of our dedicated church musicians. Through personal anecdotes and professional milestones, we’ll learn a little more about them and hopefully, get to know one another better.

This series aims to inspire and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our musical leaders. Join us as we delve into their stories and continue to strengthen our connections.

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Meet Justin Addington

Associate Minister for Music and Worship

First Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia

Hometown - Cowpens, SC

Education - BA in Music Education from Limestone College

Master of Church Music in Choral Conducting from Concordia University Wisconsin

Doctor of Worship Studies from the Robert Webber Institute

Tell us about your family.

I am an only child. My mother was a banker and my father is a judge. I was strongly influenced by both of my grandmothers. I have a partner named Evan and a cat named Shelton.

Favorite hobbies?

Antiques, Period Dramas, Musical Theatre, and anything to do with the British Royal Family. 

How have you participated in Polyphony?

I was in the recent Thriving in Ministry Cohort and I am serving on an advisory team for the next Polyphony conference. 

What do you think God is up to in your life right now?

God is moving in the church I am serving. We have been through a rough period, and it is so meaningful to be serving at this time in this congregation's life. I can feel the Spirit moving and know that big things are ahead. 

Tell us about your faith journey.

I have been in the church my entire life. I grew up United Methodist and have clergy in my family. Music has always been a central part of my faith. I recently walked away from the UMC and found a home in progressive Baptist life. I was ordained by my congregation in 2022. 

Something interesting most people would not know about you.

I was a twin...my sister did not survive. 

What adjectives best describe you?

Funny, Detail-Oriented, Hard-Working, Sarcastic