Paul Campbell is a lifelong musician and artist who has dedicated his life to the service of others. Paul has been in the music ministry for over forty years and believes music can heal and transform lives. He also has a passion for furniture restoration, which he sees as a way to bring beauty and comfort to others.
Paul’s passions are all spiritual experiences for him. He believes that art, gardening, cooking, and refinishing and restoring furniture are all ways to connect with the divine. He was inspired by his grandmother, who was always baking and sewing for others.
Paul sees music and furniture restoration as two sides of the same coin. Both are ways to create beauty and joy and relate with others. When Paul plays music, he feels a connection with the divine, and he knows that his music can touch the hearts of others. When Paul restores furniture, he takes something old and broken and gives it new life. He knows that his work can bring comfort and joy to others.
Paul Campbell is a true inspiration. He is a musician, an artist, and a furniture restorer who uses his gifts to inspire others. He is a force for good in the world, and he is making a difference in the lives of countless people.
Paul Campbell: Musician, And Furniture Restorer
Paul Campbell believes that you can find healing by doing something that brings you joy and connection with people.
Paul is a firm believer in the power of connection. He believes that healing and transformation can happen when we connect with others through our passions. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his music and his furniture restoration skills with the community, and he believes that these activities help him connect with others on a deeper level.
Paul Campbell: A Musician with a Mission
Paul has been playing music since he was a child. He finds great joy in sharing his music with others, believing that music has the power to heal and transform lives. He loves seeing the positive impact it has on people. Paul has been in the music ministry for over 40 years and loves making music. He is diligent in honing his skills as a musician.
Paul’s earliest memories of wanting to be a musician stem from his very young childhood. He was always wanting to play other people’s pianos. He remembers his mother going to auction sales looking for the right piano for him, and when he was about five years old, he got his first piano. He remembers living in the mountains and one snowy winter day while he was with his grandmother he recalls seeing his first piano arriving. It was coming up the drive with the snow falling on it. He vividly remembers the excitement of receiving his first piano. From that point on, he never stopped pursuing music.
Paul’s love of music has created a craving for learning within him. He has wanted to learn everything he can about music and has had some of the best teachers in the world, from Pittsburgh to Paris. He holds a Bachelor of Music from St. Vincent College, a Graduate Piano degree from Carnegie-Mellon University, a Master of Sacred Music from Duquesne University, and is a member of the American Guild of Organists. He is also a Bachelor of Divinity from Universal Brotherhood.
Paul is a gifted musician with a passion for sharing his gift with others. He is a sought-after performer and teacher who has inspired countless people with his music. He is a true ambassador for the power of music and is a force for good in the world.
Through life experiences, Paul feels like he has been through refining fires that have forced him to reinvent himself many times. During these spiritual breakdowns, he has learned to allow God to flow through him and speak to him, so when he plays, it is genuinely from the heart and soul.
Paul Campbell: Furniture Restoration
Paul is also passionate about furniture restoration. He loves bringing old furniture back to life and finds great satisfaction in knowing that he is preserving a piece of history. He believes furniture can be a source of beauty and comfort, and he loves seeing the joy it brings to people’s homes.
The first piece of furniture that Paul refinished was a chair he found while he and his mother were at a yard sale. He told his mother he wanted to take the chair home and redo it. So, he took it home, sanded it, stained it, did a needle point for it, and kept the chair for years. That was the beginning of his furniture restoration journey. Over the years, he has perfected his art of furniture restoration.
Like with his music, he has a vision for something and makes it into what it can be. Sometimes a piece of furniture can sit for weeks while he ponders what to do with it, and other times he knows exactly how he wants to transform it. Paul finds the creative process very therapeutic. It is also a way for him to connect spiritually to what he is doing. He enjoys solitude and quiet while he works, which gives him time to reflect while listening to a YouTube video on metaphysics or creation. When he does this, he gets inspired and his creativity flows more freely. On the other hand, when he sets up his booth to sell his items, he enjoys meeting people and making connections with them. He says it is not about selling; it is all about connecting with people where they are and listening to their stories.
Making The Connection With Others
Paul has a deep desire to connect with people. One way he does this is through his furniture restoration class that he holds on Saturdays at The Market On 5th. The class meets for four to six weeks, depending on the project, and teaches students how to refinish furniture step-by-step. During the class, students learn how to give new life to an old object, as well as make connections with others.
Paul often brings some of his baked goods to share with his class as a friendly gesture. His students always enjoy them, and he believes that they help them to open up. He watches as they talk and laugh throughout his class, and he knows that they are having fun and learning at the same time.
Paul believes that connecting with people is something that we all should do, but that it often goes overlooked. He sees his classes as an opportunity to reach out to people who may be hurting and let them know that they are not alone.
Paul has a deep desire to connect with people. He knows that making connections is important for both our mental and physical health, and he wants to help others build meaningful relationships. That is one of the big reasons why he started a furniture restoration class.
In his class, Paul teaches people how to refinish old furniture. He also teaches them how to connect with each other. The class is a great way to meet new people with similar interests. Everyone learns from each other, laughs together, and builds friendships that will last a lifetime.
In addition to the social benefits, there are also practical reasons to build relationships with others. When we have a network of friends and acquaintances, we can turn to them for help and support. A strong network of friends can also lead to job opportunities and other opportunities for advancement.
So, if you are looking for a way to connect with people and improve your life, I encourage you to take Paul’s furniture restoration class. It is a great way to learn a new skill, make new friends, and improve your overall well-being.
Giving Your Talents
Making connections and being a part of your community is important for thriving. During our interview I asked Paul for one piece of advice he would give to someone wanting to make a difference in their community.
When Paul lived in Pittsburgh, one of the most enjoyable things he did was to feed the hungry on Saturdays. The church needed people to cook, and Paul, being a great cook, used his God-given talents to reach others. He regularly went there early on Saturday mornings to cook for 120 or more people. He said it was fun, even though he worked hard.
Paul’s advice is to find a program that aligns with your interests and give of your talents. He said that people don’t need to know your list of degrees; all they need to know is that you have a talent to share. That’s all they need to know.
Looking Back
I asked Paul if he could go back to when he got started in either the music ministry or the furniture restoration and give himself one piece of advice to his past self, what would it be?
He replied he would tell himself the hope was in him and not someone else. God gave him those visions and talents; they were his to develop through God’s strength. He has learned to trust in himself, and not someone else, to see his vision become reality.
I asked Paul what was the most challenging part of what he does, and he said that he has seen a lot of jealousy in people. When things are going well for him, people try to tear him down because they are jealous of his success. He used the story of Cain and Able in the Bible to illustrate his point. Cain was jealous of Able, and instead of learning from Able, Cain killed him. Paul said he has learned to stay away from people like that.
Inspiration And Encouragement
Inspiration and encouragement can come from many places, and Paul finds his from listening to inspirational YouTube videos and reading books. He has also found inspiration and encouragement from the amazing women in his life. His grandmother was one of the most influential ladies in his life. After her passing, a whole succession of women encouraged him and told him to believe in himself. He has received some encouragement from some very strong women along the way who have empowered him and told him he can do anything.
Paul believes that his talents are a gift from God, and he is responsible for perfecting and sharing them with others. In addition to everything else we have discussed here, Paul has some new and exciting ideas for his future, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Watch our interview with Paul.
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