‘”It’s clear South African’s are worshipping from a different place.” Jeremy Riddle said these words at the press conference before the Bethel Music Worship Night began at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria last night (Thursday September 15). It’s true, South Africans are worshippers. You could sense this in the atmosphere […]
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Hillsong releases teaser clip for upcoming film ‘Let Hope Rise’
Originally published in The Christian Post World-renowned ministry Hillsong has released a clip for its highly-anticipated feature film Let Hope Rise. The film, which will release in the United States on September 16 and in South Africa on October 7, will chronicle the spectacular rise of the prominent Australia-based band, […]
Songs God wants to hear: spiritual songs – the widest range of genres
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] God wants to hear psalms … and … hymns … and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16). We know what psalms and hymns are, and […]
Israel Houghton welcomed back to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church
Originally published in Christian Today It has been several months since gospel singer Israel Houghton stepped down from his position as worship leader at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. But much like the prodigal son, he was welcomed back by the entire church family with open arms […]
2016 GMA Dove award nominees
Originally published in The Christian Post The 47th annual GMA Dove Awards announced this year’s list of nominees on Wednesday and among those recognised in multiple categories are some of Christian music’s biggest names. The prestigious category for Artist of the Year highlights Hillsong United, Lecrae, Tobymac, for KING & […]
Bryan and Katie Torwalt talk about their relationship and hit single ‘Holy Spirit’
Originally published in Christian Today Bryan and Katie Torwalt from the Jesus Culture ministry have just released their new album called Champion, and they hope it will receive the same level of success as their debut album Here On Earth, which contained the hit single Holy Spirit. “When we wrote […]
Songs God wants to hear: danger — don’t overkill hymns!
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] Yes, God wants to hear us sing all genres of songs in our churches. He listens carefully to make sure we obey His instruction: Let the […]
Songs God wants to hear: how contemporary songwriters recycle older hymns
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] The intrinsic value of some of the older Hymns is recognised by some contemporary songwriters. They realise that the upcoming generation often considers them old fashioned. […]
Songs God wants to hear: modernising older hymns
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] So ~ has your Church discovered the joy and the maturing ministry of Contemporary Hymns? That was what we punted in the May Worship Column. This […]
Songs that please God: singing God’s word in contemporary hymns
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] The leader opened the Service with these unusual and insightful words: “Let’s stand for the Word of God, as we sing our opening Hymn: ‘Holy, Holy, […]