User:Doughertysam/Sam Dougherty

Full Name: Samuel Esquire Dougherty.

Sam Dougherty was born in Battle Creek, Michigan April 10, 1969. There he attended Wattles Park Elementary(k-1), Westlake Elementary(2-5), Highland Junior High School(6-8), Lakeview High School(9-11) in his senior year he moved to his natural fathers home in Sherwood, MI and attended Colon High School(12). In 1989 he joined the United States Marine Corps. Sam served in the USMCR in Battle Creek, Michigan through 1994. In 1992 Sams sister and only sibling was killed in a car accident. In 1994 Sams father was killed in a car accident. This had a profound effect on Sams life and caused him to seek out spiritual answers and meaning to his life. In 1995 Sam married Terri Dougherty. Sam and Terri have two children. In 1999 Sam had an experience that changed his life forever. He made Jesus Christ lord of his life and allowed Christ into his heart. Out of this experience spawned Six String Ministry. Sam wrote music and lyrics to many songs as he learned more about this new faith. He used this talent to describe his battles and victories. In 2000 Sam recorded his first CD titled "Six Strings and God". He began to visit churches and other venues sharing this collection of songs. In 2005 Sam recorded his second CD "So Real". This second CD is a collection of many styles of songs that Sam wrote as he became more aware of God in his life. In 2006 Sam and his family moved to Glendale Arizona where he joined the worship team at a small church. While in Arizona he founded "Second Saturdays", a coffee house venue that brought in many bands to perform. In 2007 Sam and his family moved back to Michigan Where Six String Ministry continues to minister at regional churches, coffee houses and venues.