The Guiding Mission and Evolving Vision of Porter’s Call

From the directive in the Rule of St. Benedict, we have derived the mission of Porter’s Call. We exist to provide a welcoming relationship for recording artists on their pilgrimage of life and faith. It is a safe and confidential shelter where questions can be asked and answers explored; a place where broken lives can be restored and healed; a place where God can be discovered and encountered; a place where creative gifts can be deepened and enhanced.

We realize that it may be difficult to know how you can be a part of this journey with Porter’s Call. We strive to offer to artists nothing less than our very lives as a backdrop for all our counseling and small groups. We often are in the most honored place of seeing restoration and then hearing the resulting creativity that emanates from a new place of understanding one's story and God’s role in it. If you are an artist, we hope that you will find your way to our door so that we can give a blessing – receive a blessing—and proclaim, “Thanks be to God.” for what we each witness and learn in the process.

Here are some examples of how others have understood our vision and mission.

This ministry provides artists with what is not readily available at record companies, management companies and booking agencies, and that is a confidential and qualified place where artists can wrestle though the mess of life and participate in a journey of healing and wholeness. Many artists have sought wisdom and guidance at Porter's Call and found it vital and invaluable.

Mark Nicholas, GM Simpleville Records

Without Al's investment in my soul I would still be treading in raging waters. Beyond the music is where reality waits for all of us, and I'm so thankful that Al was there to pull me to shore.

Marty Magehee, (4 HIM)

After 15 years of working with Christian artists, I have never seen the kind of impact and godly influence on their lives as I have after their times with Al Andrews. Al's giftings seem to lie exactly in areas where creative people struggle, and his work in our industry is making a huge difference in the things that really matter. I give him my highest recommendation.

John Mays, A & R Consultant

One of my greatest challenges as a pastor here in Nashville has been working with members of the Christian music community – specifically performing artists. For reasons we all know, it’s not easy for them to admit they are hurting and it’s even more difficult for them to find and then access adequate help for that hurt. In this regard, our partnership Al Andrews and Porter’s Call has been a gift from God. He is making a profound difference.

Jeff Schulte, Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church

In my life, Al is an invaluable resource in the struggle to unite my calling, my marriage, my family, the arts, and the Gospel, as a mentor, counselor and friend.

Steve Mason, (Jars of Clay)

Porters Call is Al's way of being available to those of us in the artistic community who are asking questions. Artists need to find the answers to their own questions in order to establish, grow, and maintain the connections both relational and spiritual that fuel their art. Al is helping me to wake up, be brave and do the work that God has put before me. I can't wait to see what happens.

Scott Denté, (Out of the Grey)

Never before have I seen greater needs in the lives of the artists I work with every day. It is overwhelming at times. I am thankful for the support you have given in providing professional help to artists. It is working! Many artists and their families are finally getting the help they need because of the efforts of the Al Andrews and Porter’s Call.

Peter York, President. Sparrow Records