Worship Musician June 2020 | Page 39

u could tell there was n those early days. She and I remember telling orth Carolina, you can ant, but I can tell you going to be the voice e moved back a year she was, and it’s been our Friday night prayer e until eleven o’clock. or we might get 20 or run! We’d do it up in el, and we’d have to yer, and Kim would be hours with us, but you was leading there were g. leaders… for me the seeing people around the world sing the songs that Chris has written, it’s knowing the story, his journey, the integrity, the price he’s paid, the heart he has. That’s the part that’s so fulfilling. [WM] What’s the difference, in your mind, between Jesus Culture and Bethel Music? [Banning] When people ask about Bethel Music or about Jesus Culture worship, it’s Bill Johnson. At the end of the day our DNA comes from what Bill taught us, and what Bill modeled regarding the presence of God. Both have that as their core values, and at the end of the day it’s about His presence, it’s about hosting Him, so both have that. And this doesn’t answer your question, but what Bill is so brilliant at is allowing people to be themselves. He does not require you to fit into some mold. Have a passion and love for the presence of God and Subscribe for Free...