Here are some notes from a talk we had at our Easter SGWC Forum, THE LOST LAMENT In the aftermath of the Dunblane massacre in Scotland, John Bell of the Iona community attended a clergy conference. Listening to clergy who had faced the liturgical challenge of responding to that awful day he was stunned by the honest assessment of one minister who said, ‘It was on that Sunday that I realised we...

I have seen this bible recommended several times, including recommendations from Bob Kauflin, John Piper and St. Aldate’s Church. I have just ordered a copy (more…)

Here is a document I produced for the church I work for and hope it is of some help for someone! True worship We at St George’s believe that we are called to be ‘true worshippers’ We are chosen people, created to ‘worship God and enjoy Him forever’ (Westminster Catechism). This is the pattern of the Kingdom we see modelled in Genesis; God’s people, under God’s rule, enjoying God’s...

In my opinion these 5 books should be on every worship leaders reading list…they have helped me no end. - Worship Matters: Bob Kauflin - The New Worship: Barry Liesch - Engaging With God: David Peterson - Becoming a True Worshipper: Tom Kraeuter - Times of Refreshing: Tom Kraueter, Bob Kauflin & others Praise God for speaking through these people.

Check out HERE for 24 amazingly free MP3 talks on various aspects of ‘worship’! The talks / seminars are all from the “worship God” conference 06 by “Sovereign Grace Ministries” – included are some talks from my favourite author on worship, Bob Kauflin. (legend!) Also If you search by topic (on the left sidebar on the site) and choose “worship and mu...

Well I have some very exciting news……I have been offered and have signed an “exclusive songwriting contract” with Kingsway, Thankyou music – which now has collaborated with “Survivor Records” with the likes of Tim Hughes, Ben Cantelon, Matt Redman, Al Gordon and Chris Tomlin.) The Contract is for three years where any songs I write will be be handled and p...

A question I have been asked a lot quite recently is “why do we sing in church?” Here are a few answers! (collated from Vaughan Roberts, Bob Kauflin, Paul Baloche and me) Our Protestant roots were birthed in 1517 and since then we have been a people of 2 books: the bible and the hymn book….. Why is this? Why are singing and music so important? 1) It’s Biblical The Bible is ful...