Nicholas Zork, PhD, serves as minister for worship & the arts with Church of the Advent Hope in Manhattan and teaches Christian worship, music and songwriting at Andrews University. His songs, writing, teaching, and music practices explore how music can resonate, embody meaning, cultivate diverse and inclusive communities, and overcome social barriers. In addition to writing and recording with other artists and for film and visual media, Nicholas also performs his own folk-oriented pop songs. He co-curates Carnegie Hill Concerts, a chamber music series that features artists of different genres and disciplines in shared programs, bringing people together to participate in the celebration and cultivation of New York City’s diverse community. And he is the editor of Best Practices for Adventist Worship, an email newsletter published by the North American Division. Nicholas has a BA in Music and Religion from Andrews University (2003) and an MA (2009) and a PhD (2018) in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.