My involvement with OBP began before OBP was a band. I would meet with Doug Van Pelt, Carey Womack and others at Punk Clubs like Liberty Lunch in the mid 80's. We would pray outside the club then begin to talk with the desperate Souls that populated the places. Sometimes even the bands. I remember seeing the band "Trouble" from Chicago. I recall tagging along with Doug when he confronted the lead singer in the restroom and asked him about his relationship with Jesus. Later talking to the bass player. Doug asked him about the songs and their connection to the personal lives of the band. The bass player's response was, "hey...we're not catholic." The drummer, Ollie Olsen, seemed to be more perceptive. He seemed to respond favorably to the Gospel and made a commitment to Christ. In later correspondence explained the changes Christ was making in his life which included quitting the band, Trouble. After God gave Carey and the guys the vision for the OBP ministry, it was awesome to see how God used them in the Punk Clubs. I was honored when they asked me to do the art work for the EP and jazzed to see my artwork used on the T-shirts. As cool as that was, it was far more exciting to see God raise them up and beyond a local punk band to an International Music Ministry and become part of Christian Music history. Being asked to help them at the Reunion Show at Cornerstone 2000 was an honor and a major blast. My daughter Courtney and I had the time of our lives. It was great to be part of that in the beginning and I am proud to say I am a OBP Fan forever.
+Ronald Bronson Thanks for share this testimony Ronald it blesses my life knowing about OBP Ministry,i love their music ,but their ministry impacts me. May God bless you and everyone in OBP,best regards,from a mexican fan .
They had their second reunion show at Audiofeed 2016. It was amazing to say the least. I bought the new album they released that same summer titled "I Love You to Death." Plus, Carey Womack had lost quite a bit of weight since the time of this video. However, Ollie Olsen was unavailable for the show, so Paul Rorabeck of Grammtrain fame was the drummer for the concert.
Do you have the first half of this show? I was one of the skateboarders brought on stage earlier in the show and I’ve been searching for footage or photos.
Growing up in Saskatchewan Cornerstone was like Woodstock to us. Awesome video.
My involvement with OBP began before OBP was a band. I would meet with Doug Van Pelt, Carey Womack and others at Punk Clubs like Liberty Lunch in the mid 80's. We would pray outside the club then begin to talk with the desperate Souls that populated the places. Sometimes even the bands. I remember seeing the band "Trouble" from Chicago. I recall tagging along with Doug when he confronted the lead singer in the restroom and asked him about his relationship with Jesus. Later talking to the bass player. Doug asked him about the songs and their connection to the personal lives of the band. The bass player's response was, "hey...we're not catholic." The drummer, Ollie Olsen, seemed to be more perceptive. He seemed to respond favorably to the Gospel and made a commitment to Christ. In later correspondence explained the changes Christ was making in his life which included quitting the band, Trouble. After God gave Carey and the guys the vision for the OBP ministry, it was awesome to see how God used them in the Punk Clubs. I was honored when they asked me to do the art work for the EP and jazzed to see my artwork used on the T-shirts. As cool as that was, it was far more exciting to see God raise them up and beyond a local punk band to an International Music Ministry and become part of Christian Music history. Being asked to help them at the Reunion Show at Cornerstone 2000 was an honor and a major blast. My daughter Courtney and I had the time of our lives. It was great to be part of that in the beginning and I am proud to say I am a OBP Fan forever.
+Ronald Bronson Thanks for share this testimony Ronald it blesses my life knowing about OBP Ministry,i love their music ,but their ministry impacts me. May God bless you and everyone in OBP,best regards,from a mexican fan .
They had their second reunion show at Audiofeed 2016. It was amazing to say the least. I bought the new album they released that same summer titled "I Love You to Death." Plus, Carey Womack had lost quite a bit of weight since the time of this video. However, Ollie Olsen was unavailable for the show, so Paul Rorabeck of Grammtrain fame was the drummer for the concert.
So - you designed the punk pig emblem?
Great story - thanks for sharing! 👍
Trouble is one of my favorite bands. Interesting story.
I lost my album, so glad to hear this!
I was there. I was 15 years old. I don't remember Kosher being that fat.😁
another epic show I missed
Thanks for posting this man
Do you have the first half of this show? I was one of the skateboarders brought on stage earlier in the show and I’ve been searching for footage or photos.
Mike, I have the vhs tape of the concert but I need to see if it still plays. I was there when this was recorded. Great set!
MUITO BOM!
That dude was speaking in tongues!
HEY that's me screwing up the chorus of Let's Be Frank!!!