Lunch Break: Creed
In commemoration of the death, burial and resurrection of the LORD Jesus Christ…
Rich Mullins and Mitch McVicker performing an acoustic version of Rich’s classic song, Creed, from his 1993 album, A Liturgy, A Legacy & A Ragamuffin Band. This performance is from Mullins’ guest appearance on the Wheaton College television program, The Exchange, on April 11, 1997.
Just a few short months later, Mullins passed away. On September 19, 1997, Rich and Mitch were traveling on I-39 north of Bloomington, IL, to a benefit concert at Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS, when his jeep flipped over. They were not wearing seat belts and were thrown from the vehicle. When a passing semi-trailer truck swerved to avoid the jeep, Rich, who was too injured to move out of the way, was hit by the truck and died instantly. Rich was 41 years old. Mitch was badly injured but survived.
Rich Mullins will always be my favorite Contemporary Christian singer and I cannot wait to meet him some day!
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Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
I love Rich Mullins, and I remember when he died. I was heartbroken that this man who made such incredible, honest music would not make music again this side of heaven. He is truly missed.
It’s true. Rich Mullins really was one of the best. Thanks for posting this.
Took the family to see Mitch when he was touring near us a few years back. Definitely worth the trip.
http://www.mitchmcvicker.com/ He’s still at it……… take a look.
Two of my musical pals had known Rich Mullins personally, and encouraged me to to hear his stuff. Had to get a hammered dulcimer because of that. It’s big fun to play, like drumming the strings.
I love Rich Mullins. He was born in my home state of IN, where his family still lives. He ran in the same circles as my pastor, performing worship at CIYs, for those who know about CIY. Like LL said, he was killed near Bloomington, IL, where one of our sons lives. Six degrees of separation.
Mullins was an admirable Christian. He had his royalties sent to his church and had his church give him a salary. He gave the rest to charity. At the end of his life he was living on an Indian reservation teaching children music.
I think some people, like he and Keith Green, another of my favorites, die young because God cannot stand to be apart from them any longer and just wants them home.
Thanks for posting this, LL.
You’re welcome Jill. I’ll be sure to post more of Rich in the future.
I also truly miss Rich. I was introduced to Rich’s music after his death by a boyfriend that I long-distance dated from Lafayette, IN.
Boy, I really miss his music. I miss his heart even more.