All worship articles
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Magazine FeaturesFrom ‘Oh Happy Day’ to ‘The Blessing’: The history of modern worship in 10 songs
Veteran record producer and friend to countless worship leaders, Les Moir shares the stories behind the songs which have shaped the faith of millions
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OpinionGen Z might find faith through lament as much as praise – Billie Eilish helped me see why
When a workshop pairing Billie Eilish songs with lament psalms drew an unexpectedly large Gen Z crowd, the response was striking: honest conversations about anxiety, doubt and pain that participants said was rarely heard in church. Michael Tang believes it suggests young people are searching for a faith that makes room for struggle, not just celebration
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OpinionWant your church to grow? Welcome children and let them be noisy
A church in Pennsylvania has sparked widespread debate after announcing its policy to welcome noisy children. “The sound of children in worship is not a distraction. It is evidence of life, growth and the future of the church,” its memo declared. Rev Ben Sleep explains how embracing a similar philosophy brought renewal to his own congregation on the south coast of England
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Real Life‘God told me to step aside from worship music – and then led me to buy a castle in Scotland’
Andrew Mitchell walked away from worship ministry, only to discover that God had far bigger plans than he could have imagined
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OpinionDr Ron Kenoly (1944-2026): A father of the global worship community
Worship leader and singer-songwriter, Dr Ron Kenoly, has died aged 81. Known best for songs such as ‘Ancient of days’ and ‘Jesus is alive’, Noel Robinson pays tribute to a man who led by example and united God’s people in worship wherever he went
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Magazine FeaturesWhen rock meets Orthodoxy
An ancient Christian tradition is making surprising inroads into the world of alternative rock. From Lacey Sturm’s alt-metal to HolyName’s metalcore, musicians are finding depth, discipline and meaning in Eastern Orthodoxy. Mike Starkey explains what’s behind the trend
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OpinionMy song ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ has been voted the no.1 assembly banger. This is how it became an anthem
Worship leader Graham Kendrick reflects on how his 1987 song ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ has endured across generations, spreading from church halls to Glastonbury Festival and even being voted the nation’s favourite school hymn
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OpinionGraham Kendrick wants you to sing ‘unpopular’ songs in church. Here’s why
Has the Church surrendered its songbook to market forces? After Graham Kendrick’s comments on the matter went viral he considers what a heathier approach to song selection in churches might look like
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Magazine FeaturesWill Artificial Intelligence save us or destroy us? 4 Christian experts weigh in
Chat GPT hasn’t even celebrated its third birthday, yet this powerful technology is already rewriting the rules of work, creativity and even worship. Sam Hailes convenes a panel of experts to consider what the rapid rise of AI means for the future of the Church
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Regular ColumnistsFrom Guy Fawkes to Sunday services: Remember the ‘why’ behind our traditions
Explaining Guy Fawkes Night to American friends made Jeff Lucas realise how bizarre our traditions can seem when we forget their meaning - a lesson that applies equally to Christian worship
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InterviewsCory Asbury: ‘I do truly believe that marketing yourself is antithetical to the Bible’
He can’t seem to stay out of trouble on social media. But the writer of ‘Reckless love’ might just be one of the most honest Christian songwriters we have
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OpinionThe Gospel was preached at Charlie Kirk’s memorial and it should challenge us all
Part charismatic-evangelical state funeral, part MAGA political rally, the Charlie Kirk memorial service featured overt and clear explanations of the Gospel. It may even mark a turning point on Donald Trump’s spiritual journey, says Rev Peter Ould
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Magazine FeaturesThe 14 best gospel songs ever
Ahead of the Premier Gospel awards at London’s O2, a variety of Christian leaders, artists and influencers from across the UK Church recommend the tunes that changed their lives
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Real Life‘We surveyed our community asking one simple question and our congregation doubled as a result!’
Rev Vinny Whitworth shares how a midweek ministry, born from a simple community survey, transformed the life and future of his small Bolton church
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InterviewsPat Barrett: The writer of ‘Good good Father’ on pride, platform and how he stays grounded
Don’t believe the hype. That’s what God told Pat Barrett just before his songs became global sensations. Ahead of his appearance at Big Church Festival, the worship artists tells Sam Hailes why he loves coming to England
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OpinionDon’t just pray, ‘Thy kingdom come’. We need to pray, ‘My kingdom go’
Andy Flannagan introduces a new song for the church, which invites Christians to relinquish control and submit to God’s authority
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OpinionCory Asbury is right. Our worship needs heart surgery
Worship artists make ungodly compromises in order to be successful in Christian music. That’s according to Cory Asbury, the writer of ‘Reckless Love’ who recently criticised artists for acting in ways which are “antithetical to the way of Jesus”. Scottish songwriter Andrew Mitchell, who himself stepped away from the Christian music industry in the US explains why he agrees with Asbury’s comments
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News AnalysisDoes Christian music have an accountability problem?
As the former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait admits to sexual sin and drug abuse, many are wondering how his behaviour could have gone undetected for so long
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OpinionMichael Tait has confessed his sins. I’m relieved he did the right thing
After being accused of serious sexual misconduct and drug abuse, the former Newsboys singer Michael Tait has issued a full apology. George Luke hopes other Christian leaders caught in sin will take the same approach
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OpinionSunday mornings are still segregated. Taste of Heaven seeks to change that
With music ranging from Irish fiddle to Nigerian drums, Coventry Cathedral was alive with colour, sound and God’s spirit for the Taste of Heaven festival. But behind the joy lies a deeper call, explains Roger Harper
