Tom Jacobs is a recording artist and composer who has produced
    6 CD's & Cassettes of inspirational music and has given concerts both locally    
    and nationally for the past 25 years.

    Tom's music is reflective, original, contemplative and inspirational. His songs
    are like ballads that tell a story touching on sacred themes that are timeless
    to each of us. His concerts are a nice blend of slides, stories and songs that
    create both laughter and tears.

    Tom also gives church or parish retreats both locally and nationally.  Whether
    in a church with many listeners or small intimate groups, Tom enjoys sharing
    music, meditation and his inspirational stories and songs.  

    Tom is also a yoga instructor (since 1988) in hospitals, health clubs, churches
    and private classes.  He instructs in 4 locations in the greater Kansas City area
    as well as  offering classes in both yoga & meditation to those needing to gain
    CEU credits.  He is a regular presenter at JCCC and with Nurses United.

    Tom is a former Benedictine monk, high school teacher and campus minister.  A
    native of Atchison, Kansas, he has degrees in Education, Theology, Philosophy
    and a minor degree in Music from Benedictine College.  (Atchison, KS)

    Tom and Beth (his wife) are creating a retreat facility on their 80 acres of beautiful
    timberland just 30 minutes south of Kansas City, MO. This will be an environment
    for prayerful quiet time away from the fast pace, providing people a place to pray,
    rest, renew and then return to the world inspired to be an instrument of peace.
    Their retreat house is called: Timber Creek Hearth House and plan to open in
    2008.