Carlos Whittaker is an artist, pastor, thinker, experience architect, and Web 2.0 junkie.
Carlos was at Sandals Church in Riverside California where he served for 10 years as the Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts. Sandals Church is an authentic community of believers whose goal is to be real with themselves, others, and God. His passion for leading the church into a relational worship experience each and every Sunday was his hearts goal.
In August of 2007 Carlos and his family made the move from Southern California to Atlanta, GA. Carlos became the Director of Service Programming at Buckhead Church which is one of the three North Point Community Church campuses. He oversaw all the Sunday adult experience and design. He directly oversaw all areas Hosting, Production, Creative, Video, Music, and Programming at Buckhead Church. He also sat on the creative sermon planning team for Andy Stanley.
Recently Carlos signed with Integrity Music to pursue a recording career and to continue to disturb and disrupt the church as a whole.
Carlos and Heather Whittaker make up a blogging power couple in Ragamuffinsoul.com and Whittakerwoman.typepad.com. They have 3 children. In November 2006 Carlos and his wife Heather adopted their son Losiah from Seoul Korea.
Carlos lives for this…
To ignite a movement of authenticity among all generations of Christians that morphs the face of the evangelical church into a place of being real with yourself, others, and God.
Here are a few videos to catch you up on the Whittakers.
Carlos has a recurring segment on Headline News…
The Whittaker Family took home the Peoples Choice Award for their YouTube hit this year.
CBS…
Matt Lauer Loves Single Ladies…
Carlos’ EPK…
Was featured on LA Ink
RAIN IT DOWN
You cant imagine how much money they spend trying to silence good people who will put their lives on the line to fight for change.
http://www.faction3.us
hey man i know this has very little to do with the post but i am floored by the influence God has given you….a peoples choice award (not that awards matter) for THAT…i mean the video was cute…the only explanation is JESUS and all the other stuff as well. i pastor a church plant in Miami, i thank God for what He is doing. you have a great family, i’m glad you “saw the light” keep on rockin the free world for Jesus go carLOS…
peace+love+strength+honor
p kevin s
mosaic miami church
What would you do if you
Knew all of the things we knew
Would you stand up for truth
Or would you turn away too
And then what if you saw
All of the things thats wrong
Would you stand tall and strong
Or would you turn and walk away
http://www.faction3.us
hey sweets. do you want your above “about us” thing -grammatically correct? if so, let me know. you know that’s what I do…I can send you a few needed adjustments. If it no-matter to you, it no-matter to me. =0)
Sounds like the heart of God, though it still sounds like you’re still working within structures that work against your life goal/mission statement.
For real relational church, everyone has to come down off the stage. One another ministry can’t be relegated to the side while big budget ministry takes center stage, or else we continue to propagate the idea of a new priesthood to replace the old priesthood.
But your heart is in the right place, and I bet we’ll be worshiping together a million years from now.
Harsh words but I think they are true. When you are on stage and the lights are on you, the focus is on you. When the lights are off and nobody sees you, the focus is where it should have been from the start.
“My Thoughts”
My Father bled for me.
All He did,
He did for me.
I want so bad to live for Him.
I want to love Him,
Because I know He loves me.
Why can’t I see?
Why am I so grim?
I don’t understand,
Why I don’t follow His every command.
I want to truly live.
Why does He continue to forgive?
On Him, I want to crash-land.
My Father bled for me.
All He did,
He did for me.
Christ is everything. He’s for the Baptist, Methodists, Non-denominational, Lutheran,…EVERYONE!!! He didn’t not die for us to argue in churches over petty matters. He died so that we may live!!!
Corporate worship is scriptural.
Disturbing the Church is certainly what you are doing.
Now maybe try and be productive by making much of Jesus, not belittling his commanded institution.
Corporate GATHERING is commanded which includes worship. I think what is being said is that it’s the frills, and bells and whistles, and politics, and entertainment that are disguised as true Church that is NOT what Jesus commanded.
Hey Carlos.
Are you the Carlos from the book “So, You Don’t Want to Go To Church Anymore” by Wayne Jacobson. You sound like “he”. If so, cool. If not, cool. I’m a ragamuffin too. So far I’ve met 10 ragamuffins and we haven’t formed a group, but I like to stand near them. They glow different.
Here’s my favorite part of the Ragamuffin Gospel – when Brennen Manning imagines God saying, “Did you know that every time you tell Me you love Me – I say thank you?”.
Have a great weekend.
Yer sista, standing in a perpetual shower of His love
Ellie
Hey Carlos.Are you the Carlos from the book “So, You Don’t Want to Go To Church Anymore” by Wayne Jacobson. You sound like “he”. If so, cool. If not, cool. I’m a ragamuffin too. So far I’ve met 10 ragamuffins and we haven’t formed a group, but I like to stand near them. They glow different.Here’s my favorite part of the Ragamuffin Gospel – when Brennen Manning imagines God saying, “Did you know that every time you tell Me you love Me – I say thank you?”.Have a great weekend.Yer sista, standing in a perpetual shower of His loveEllie
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Hey Carlos.Are you the Carlos from the book “So, You Don’t Want to Go To Church Anymore” by Wayne Jacobson. You sound like “he”. If so, cool. If not, cool. I’m a ragamuffin too. So far I’ve met 10 ragamuffins and we haven’t formed a group, but I like to stand near them. They glow different.Here’s my favorite part of the Ragamuffin Gospel – when Brennen Manning imagines God saying, “Did you know that every time you tell Me you love Me – I say thank you?”.Have a great weekend.Yer sista, standing in a perpetual shower of His loveEllie+1
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I’ve been following your blog for several month now. I enjoy the clever and unique way you post your life! I never know what you’re going to post! Do you have room for guest bloggers? If so, I’m posting a poem I wrote recently that maybe 45 people have read. People don’t like to make public their weaknesses, but they sure do like knowing others feel the way they do. If you feel it’s quality, I’d be truly appreciative!
http://marymind.wordpress.com/2010/06/30/not-today/
Carlos,
I need more info about the Buckhead Music Project. I saw your article in NUEU. I have a group of people that are similar, and I want to pull it off in a quality way. What kind of music was played? How was it advertised? How did you buy in the venue? The people that were invited, what were they “invited to”? Anything will help.
Good meeting you, Carlos. I had never seen that video of you on LA Ink. What an opportunity to share your story (and God’s story) with a large audience. Very cool.
Carlos, I’ve posted a comment here before, so I truly hope I don’t wear out my welcome. It is apparent we have a little in common–our belief in God, yet a need to constantly question, a love of writing, and above all a love of our children. Like you, I want my daughters to grow up independent, kind, smart, self sacrificing and above all to tap into their own talents and hone them. I want to share a thought on the fashion industry and how it is now aggressively targeting our girls. Thanks for the opportunity.http://marymind.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/sketchers-pretty-talls-are-a-pretty-dumb-idea/
wasn’t sure where to leave this comment… i have so many albums shuffling through itunes… and whenever it gets to one of your songs… i’m always like… “is that carlos? his songs are always so different and refreshing from the rest” i think that says something, ya know.
Man I so love you music and what God is doing in and through you. What really blew my mind the other day was that I was searching YouTube for videos of the cables that go up Half Dome and all of a sudden I am looking at you and a group of friends climb it. That was so cool. Keep up the great work for God and I hope one day I can make it up Half Dome too!
Your music is so uplifting and beautiful… It makes me smile but want to cry at the same time. I purely love the music that so easily streams from your voice. I haven’t bought your album[s] yet but I surely will soon. And, probably, every time you have a new album, I will no doubt buy it. Keep singing and making more and more people fill with joy every day.
My husband and I know God has called us to adopt but we don’t know how/where to start & I fear we wont be taken seriously because we are young and we move a lot. We currently live in Switzerland where you must be 30 or have been married for 5 years before you can adopt. Advise?
It was great to have you in Ottumwa! You are reflecting what young people are looking for. Real people seeking God in a real way. We must get dirty to touch people as Jesus did when He walked out the Father’s Love.
Hi,
Dear Carl
I meet your dad a month back as SBC was working on taking me as a church planter for Indian (Asian) community. Your dad advised me to get in touch with you regarding my ministry as I produced a Christian Indian Album and did know where to start. My intention is reaching out to non Christan particularly Hindu community.
I am a Talbot grad and was ordained by a Post modern church in Costa Mesa, CA. I am looking to do something different for God. Can you help me?
Also may I know how to put the songs in I tunes?
Thanks for your time.
Abraham John
714 822 1141.
Just found your video with Losiah’s roller coaster ride and just had a feeling he was adopted, lol. I’m glad to hear that you’re a God fearing REAL man. I’m going to be subscribing and bookmarking.
Love,
RJ
Saw you perform at the Newsboys concert in Phoenix, AZ last Friday. Just wanted to say that it was great watching your performance. You did a great job. Our church sang one of your songs in worship just a few weeks ago!
well, i hope you gave the homeless guy some money (or at least a hamburger or something)
what happened to Heather’s blog? Srsly going through Heather withdrawl… I mean, I have read that thing for years and now it’s just gone. Help!
You have a great story and an awesome platform, it was cool stumbling across your website this morning. Keep it up and hope 2012 brings you more of the same.
Have come across your site through separate ways in recent days… guess I’m supposed to bookmark and learn something from you. tks
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