Jacob B. Weber, a 2010 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a degree in Church Music, has dedicated his life and career to sacred music, worship leadership, and teaching the faith through song. He currently serves as Associate Editor of Music/Worship at Concordia Publishing House (CPH) in St. Louis, Missouri, where he plays a key role in editing, engraving, and developing handbell, keyboard, and choral publications, along with other worship resources.

At CPH, Jacob was the lead editor of the children’s hymnal One and All Rejoice (2020) and continues to contribute creatively to church music through his acclaimed Mosaics series—seasonal collections of hymn-based organ settings for the church organist. His compositions, which include keyboard, choral, organ, and children’s music, have been published by CPH, Augsburg, Choristers Guild, SJMP, Northwestern, and GIA, with exclusive publication through Concordia Publishing House since 2018.

Before joining CPH, Jacob served as kantor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Dearborn, Michigan, where he directed church and school music programs and served as organist. He was responsible for leading worship, teaching music, overseeing the K–8 music curriculum, and nurturing a vibrant culture of hymnody and choral singing.

One of Jacob’s deepest passions is composing for the Church. “Probably one of the greatest joys and passions that I have is the time I spend composing for the Church,” he reflects. “It is exciting and inspiring for me to have a ‘home’ for my work as I compose throughout my lifetime.”

He and his wife, Rachael, co-authored and composed the resource Songs of the Church Year (CPH), a songbook and CD designed to help children learn the seasons and meaning of the Church Year through music. Together with their children, they reside in St. Louis.

In 2021, Jacob was honored with the Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Composition by the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) for his original choral setting Festival Gloria (CPH), written for SATB choir, organ, brass, and Latin text.

Jacob earned his Master of Church Music in organ from Concordia University Wisconsin, studying under respected mentors including Dr. John Behnke and Dr. Michael Burkhardt. He also completed graduate coursework at Eastern Michigan University.

Reflecting on his time at Bethany, Jacob says:

“What I remember most about Bethany was the worship life. Chapel on a daily basis just could not be beat… It was such an incredible blessing to be at Bethany for my degree because it allowed me to gain confidence and knowledge in what I do.”

To current students, he offers heartfelt encouragement:

“Continue to work hard to achieve your goals and your dreams… Stay optimistic and work towards becoming really good at whatever it is you do… Make connections with others in your field… Never give up. Continually pray for faith, strength, and perseverance. Most of all, enjoy every moment of your Bethany education!”

Jacob B. Weber’s career—from Bethany organ practice rooms to national sacred music leadership—exemplifies how a Christ-centered education can inspire excellence in worship, service, and creative vocation for generations to come.