Cameron Pollock
The Wilds Christian Camp recently released their newest album, and I am thankful to have written lyrics for two of their songs. For those interested in listening to the songs, you can purchase the album by clicking here. Music directors and pastors will also be pleased to know these songs are available as choral arrangements... Continue Reading →
“Let’s sing that chorus one more time!” the worship leader calls out. You sing it again, this time louder and with more energy, “amening” the truth of the song with your voice along with everyone around you. In today’s music world, the best part of a song is often imbedded in the chorus or refrain.... Continue Reading →
Recently I watched an intriguing YouTube video by bass player and composer Adam Neely called “Learning to Like Contemporary Christian Music (the music I hate).” Adam takes us on a interesting journey as he studies the style and form of some of the big names in modern contemporary worship. I agree with much of what... Continue Reading →
We talk about what we love. I have found in a church setting that the best way to connect with someone from a different demographic is to ask them about what I think they might love. Elderly people like to talk about their family and their past experiences. Middle aged people often talk about their... Continue Reading →
You're standing to sing in a new church. The worship leader gets up to lead the first song, with the words on the screen behind him. Then you realize you can't sing the song because you've never heard it. Did the worship leader write it? Who knows. But you're left standing there, with about a... Continue Reading →
When I saw a picture of Notre Dame on fire, my first thought was, "How in the world? Is it even possible?" It's easy to think in our modern era that things like this can't happen. Yet, somehow, disaster still strikes. I want to sound the same warning about our modern hymn movement. Conservative evangelical... Continue Reading →
Worship as a Way of Life 