Rev. MacReynolds’ longstanding association with Yamaha instruments extends beyond performance into years of experience as an Acoustic Piano Manager and Digital Piano Sales Representative at a major New Jersey Yamaha dealership. Drawing upon that background, MacReynolds provided music for military chapel services, outdoor worship gatherings, and an Easter sunrise service held aboard a C-17 Globemaster aircraft. He also performed original music during a National Prayer Breakfast honoring veterans and chaplains alongside former Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Charles C. Baldwin (Ret.). Additional ministry collaborations included musical support for former Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Dondi Costin (Ret.), now President of Liberty University, and his talented wife Vickey during an evangelical chapel service centered on Ephesians 6:10–18. Throughout his ministry career, MacReynolds has served in numerous worship and ceremonial roles supporting USAF Chaplaincy Services. Alongside these endeavors, Rev. MacReynolds has consulted for churches, developed worship ensembles, strengthened congregational music ministries, and mentored musicians across multiple generations. A formative influence in his youth came while attending a Michael W. Smith concert at the Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, an experience that helped inspire his lifelong study of contemporary, traditional, and blended worship through both Belmont University and Liberty University.
Rev. MacReynolds earned his undergraduate degree in Music Composition and Arranging from Belmont University’s School of Music (1992), with emphases in piano and voice. After years of professional ministry and artistic experience, he completed a Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy (2014) through Liberty University School of Divinity, a program recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense in preparing candidates for military chaplaincy. He is also an alumnus of Allentown High School in New Jersey, graduating with the Class of ’88.
MacReynolds’ ministry and music work continue to span contemporary worship, traditional liturgical music, gospel, jazz, country, pop, and blended sacred styles. In addition to serving churches throughout Hamilton, Trenton, Princeton, Ocean County, and across New Jersey, he remains active in several professional organizations including ASCAP, the Nashville Composers Association, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, the American Choral Directors Association, the American Guild of Organists, and the New Jersey Music Educators Association.
At Georgian Court University, MacReynolds supports Mission and Ministry initiatives while directing the Mercy Music Ensemble and the Commencement Singers. His work includes teaching music, mentoring developing musicians, and contributing to collaborative student outreach through multimedia and film-scoring applications. In partnership with colleagues in Mission and Ministry, he has helped expand participation and excellence across university, community, and church music programs.
Beyond university settings, Rev. MacReynolds serves as organist with Due Sorelle MC at the Traditional English Mass celebrated at Saint Mary’s Church in Monmouth County and is also welcomed as an organist at St. Paul’s Parish on Nassau Street in Princeton in Mercer County. He has been invited to perform on the historic four-manual Skinner pipe organ rebuilt by Murphy and Associates following its earlier service at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Maryland.
Whether leading worship, directing choirs, accompanying soloists, performing jazz standards, or supporting sacred liturgies, Rev. MacReynolds approaches music as both ministry and professional vocation. Weddings, funerals, concerts, liturgical services, and community celebrations are central aspects of his work as a worship pastor, music director, educator, and chaplain.
Rev. MacReynolds’ dedication to pastoral ministry and music is rooted in the example of his late father, Robert MacReynolds III, a U.S. Navy Electronics Technician, educator, guidance counselor, and softball coach, as well as his mother Marion, a retired nurse and lifelong church musician. He remains grateful for the influence of educators, clergy, military leaders, first responders, and mentors who have shaped his journey. MacReynolds is also affiliated with the American Baptist National Network of Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, and Specialized Ministers through American Baptist Home Mission Societies. His seminary background supports his work in Christian spiritual formation and pastoral care.
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