Ross Jutsum has over 30 years of professional experience in researching, performing and teaching music. He is an accomplished pianist, composer, conductor and worship leader.

In July 1997, with encouragement from Dr. Jack Hayford and other leaders in the Church, Ross founded “State of the Heart” Ministries, an inter-denominational ministry of reconciliation and renewal of life worship, dedicated to building bridges in the Body of Christ.  During the past 10 years, Ross has led worship and presented concerts in 1,000 plus churches of more than 100 different denominations in over 500 cities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Western Europe and Australia.  He also serves as music consultant to Martha Williamson, best-known as executive producer of the series “Touched By An Angel."