[ WM ] 20th Anniversary Review // The First Decade
Carl & Leann Albrecht Nov / Dec 2005
Leeland Sept / Oct 2006
Tim Hughes May / June 2007
“ We never look at our “ callings ” in competition with each other . We ’ ve learned that the best way to grow is to have that steady home-base of security ; we are each other ’ s biggest fan and cheerleader . In the world of artistry , you ’ re vulnerable anyway , but if your partner ’ s there to say , “ It ’ s OK , you ’ ve got what it takes , trust in the Lord , put one foot in front of the other ”, it makes a huge difference .”
Carl and Leann have championed us in everything we do since the first day I met them . Carl has written in every issue of [ WM ] Worship Musician ! A drummer with a pastor ’ s heart – what a combination .
“ For us , worship is always the first thing that comes to mind . Obviously , our vison is first and foremost to lead people to Jesus . In whatever we do , we always ask , “ Is this glorifying to God ? Are we leading people to Jesus ?” As a band we want to specifically be able to inspire our generation … sixteen- to nineteen-yearolds . Most kids in that age group aren ’ t into worship music . But it ’ s also a tender age , an age of learning , when kids are asking a lot of questions trying to figure out who they are .”
The first time I saw Leeland it was dynamic . They got to a point in an evangelistic song where Leeland sings , “ This is an emergency !” that electrified the whole audience . Powerful !
“ We cannot separate worship and justice , the two are intrinsically linked . We see in Amos , a strong challenge to those who are bringing an offering of worship , but who are trampling the poor – God says , “ Away with the noise of your songs , I cannot stand your religious festivals … let justice flow like a river , righteousness like a never-failing stream .” If our songs don ’ t come out of a heart for God and a heart for the poor , the broken , the needy , then our songs and our worship are meaningless to God .”
Tim is just a sweetheart . He is serious about worship and serving the church , but also seriously nice .
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