“We want to make music that is a backtrack to revival!” says Grant Clifton, worship director along with his wife Bernice, at Breakthru Life Church in Johannesburg. Recently, Breakthru Worship, as they call themselves, completed their first live album recording and are excited to launch it at the Kingdom Come […]
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‘This is Roar Worship — a new, rainbow nation, sound of heaven’
Port Elizabeth songwriter, arranger Alison Gooch shares on the journey of a citywide worship movement from dream to ready-to-show-the-world what they have been passionately pursuing for more than a decade. Have you ever had a dream to make a significant impact for the Lord with your life? Mine has been […]
Chapel and classroom — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. “Some of the best worship songs are like a chapel and a classroom at the same time,. They teach you something about God, and they give […]
Burn 24-7 hosting #captured event at NMU campus
Worship movement Burn 24-7 is collaborating with student mission #captured’s first event of the year with a worship gathering at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) North Campus Auditorium from 7.30pm to midnight on Friday February 16. Jesus lovers from all over Port Elizabeth are invited to be part of this […]
TobyMac running marathon to bring racial healing to US
Originally published in CBN News TobyMac is getting ready to run a marathon to fight racial injustice, classism, and spiritual poverty in America. The singer will join a racing team called “Run For Hope” to participate in the St Jude Rock ‘N’ Roll Nashville Marathon. The event will take place […]
Kari Jobe shares heart behind one of her most famous songs
Originally published in Charisma News Kari Jobe’s Forever has been a Christian worship staple since its release. It’s played at Sunday morning services around the world. But before all that, Kari Jobe and her co-writers were struck by a simple idea. She explains what that was in this video.
Music at a birthday, music at a funeral — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. Did you enjoy music over the Christmas season? I hope so, for this is always a time of music and singing. I was exposed to some […]
MercyMe releases touching love song about the Holy Spirit
Originally published in Charisma News MercyMe’s latest single is a love song dedicated to a surprising subject: the Holy Spirit. Lead singer Bart Millard shares how the Holy Ghost has driven out all fear from his life, building to a powerful crescendo.
Matt Redman shares the real story behind his viral megahit
Originally published in Charisma News 10 000 Reasons is a modern classic for many worship teams across the country. But the song actually came to Matt Redman fairly late during the writing of his new album. He explains what inspired that song in this behind-the-scenes interview.
Lauren Daigle and Chris Tomlin raise a ‘Christmas alleluia’ in viral video
Originally published in Charisma News Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle and Leslie Jordan (from All Sons & Daughters) teamed up to sing a very special Christmas song live. Their moving performance of “A Christmas Alleluia” generated over 3 million views by Christmas day.
