It all started with one woman—Darlene Zschech — and one song — “Shout to the Lord.” For me, it all started with Kim Walker-Smith — and one song — “How He Loves.” It was my freshman year of college, and I was attending Florida State University in 2010—my good friend Scott visited me in my… The post Women in Worship: How Female Singer-Songwriters Are Taking Over the Worship Scene appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

In a powerful display of unity and defiance against rising antisemitism, hundreds of people marched through the streets of Los Angeles, California, this week. The march, part of the “United for Israel” rally hosted by Washington-based Pursuit Church and Sean Feucht’s “Let Us Worship,” took place at the University of Southern California (USC). Amidst troubling… The post Worship on the Front Lines: An Interview with Sean Feucht appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

The family that sings about God together – joyfully proclaims the Good News of God’s hope together. And the Erwins do this with incredible flair, joy, musical skill, and an unmatched warmth. The Erwin* siblings made their official music debut in 2011 with “What Really Matters” and have since released seven recordings, earned a Dove… The post Album Review: “Life Story” by the Erwins appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Look, I’m not one to stereotype, but I gotta say, deep down inside every worship leader, there’s a part of them that’s (more than) slightly obsessed with entertainment. I mean, who doesn’t love a good stand-up comedy routine, a Broadway musical, a thrilling action flick, or a live and intimate theater stage production? We all… The post The Simchah of the Lord is Our Strength appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

As we approach Mother’s Day, it is a significant time in many of our congregations to honor and celebrate the women in our lives. However, this day can also surface a spectrum of emotions and experiences that require pastoral sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Crafting worship services that honor all women, while acknowledging that Mother’s Day can… The post Creating Inclusive Worship Experiences on Mother’s Day appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

The Guide to Praying in Public I Always Wished I’d Had The post Praying Out Loud 101 appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

What is corporate worship, and does it live up to expectations? Some of the words that have been used to describe it are collective, joint, shared, united, combined, communal and common. So, we could say that corporate worship is the church as a united body of believers, collectively with one voice to worship Him and… The post Is Your Whole Church Participating in Worship? appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Standing Firm in the Love of Jesus: The Story of “Stand In Your Love” In the landscape of modern worship, few songs capture the heart’s battle and triumph over fear like Josh Baldwin’s “Stand In Your Love.”* This song, which emerged from Baldwin’s own spiritual journey, has become a staple in worship gatherings, carrying a… The post “Stand In Your Love” Song Story with Josh Baldwin appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Finding Rest in the “Tender Shepherd” In the whirlwind of life’s unexpected turns and deep sorrows, music often serves as a sanctuary for weary souls. The song “Tender Shepherd” by Kristi Hepp from her album In Between the Gardens emerges as a profound testament to the comforting presence of Christ amidst our trials and tribulations. Rooted… The post Song Discovery: “Tender Shepherd” by Kristi Hepp appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Standing in a run-down gymnasium, I led a large group of men in worship. Here in front of me were five hundred men, all dressed in white, serving time in a maximum security prison in the heart of Texas. Passing through various security checkpoints as we entered the prison, the mood amongst the band was… The post Re-wilding Worship appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more