An update from IOJ founder Joshua Macleod “Doing work for God doesn’t have to be easy. It just has to be important.” —Instruments of Joy Founder Joshua MacLeod We’ve mentioned before that COVID-19 has shut down international missions trips, affecting our ability to deliver instruments overseas. But the pandemic hasn’t stopped us from impacting the […]
Impacting Nations From Nashville
IOJ Story of Blessing While the pandemic has slowed down our international travels, it hasn’t stopped us from giving to the nations. In June, we were able to donate guitars to one of our partners who works with refugees in Nashville. One of the recipients, Noah, shared how thankful he was in this video. We […]
Hope Isn’t Canceled
IOJ Story of Blessing While it seems the whole world has been closed for business over the last few months, there is at least one thing that hasn’t been canceled—the hope we have in Jesus. Instruments of Joy is so privileged to spread that hope across the world. To date, we have given […]
Covid-19 Is Not Stopping The Joy
IOJ Story of Blessing David is one of the creative minds involved in the music program at Castillo del Rey in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Each year Castillo del Rey provides a place for thousands of children to find a sense of belonging. El Salvador recently had the world’s highest murder rate due to […]
Artistry Fighting Poverty: Instruments of Joy Benefit Concert Recap
Last Friday, Instruments of Joy hosted a benefit concert, raising funds and awareness to serve musicians in need. Not only did we experience the excellent musicianship of Phil Keaggy, Audrey Assad, and Buddy Greene, but our supporters showed up in a big way! Thanks to the 350 guests in attendance, the concert and silent auction collectively […]
