It was simply amazing and I was right in the
middle of it, hands held high!
Chris McClarney led worship for the Friday
morning session with James Duke on electric
guitar. Chris, James, and fellow [WM]
columnist Jeffrey B. Scott are worship team
members at Church of the City.
Next, Lysa TerKeurst spoke and was simply
riveting to listen to. Mack Brock followed and
encouraged us with the chorus, “God is never
going to let, He is never going to let me down.”
The mix in the room was a big concert sound,
Henry Seeley
well balanced and not overbearing – high marks
on production. Then it was time for the lunch
break and they had ten different lunch trucks
lined up and waiting outside – this is my kind
of conference!
After lunch Kim Walker-Smith spoke with a
bubbly enthusiasm that was nothing short of
infectious. She told us how God still requires
surrender even when things are going strong.
We cannot force God to show up. He shows up
because He loves his children. Partner with Him
in the moment. He has what we need, so take
the weight of leading worship off and surrender
it all to God.
Matt Redman
As the day rolled on, more and more good
things happened. Chris Tomlin joined Andrew
Peterson and together they sang the powerful
new song composed by Andrew Peterson and
Ben Shive called “Is He Worthy?”, which can
be found on Tomlin’s new recording, Holy Roar.
Next Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin and Jonas
Myrin had an insightful discussion about
songwriting
(with
some
good
musician
humor thrown in). Matt stated that besides
the craft, the songs need that breath of God
on them – the part of the song that is an
inspiration. He said he often starts with word
or a phrase in songwriting and then there is a
gestation period.
Curtis Zachary spoke on the timeless topic,
“Unless the Lord builds the house the laborers
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work in vain.” He pointed out that God is saying,
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