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Resourcing the Church with Songwriters

The Songwriter Initiative of the Center for Worship Leadership exists to support modern songwriters serving within the LCMS church body and seeks to be a positive resource and influence for those writing for the church-at-large. 音乐与旋律, as a vehicle for the proclamation of the Gospel and expression of praise to God for all that he is and has done for us in Christ, has always been a valued part of our tradition. 一定, 然后, our creativity requires guidance and meaningful training so that those who are called to write in service to the Gospel will benefit. 为此目的, the Songwriter Initiative exists to support songwriters throughout the church, empowering each artist to create art that glorifies God, while creating a community that shares the common goal of sharing the Gospel message of Jesus.

睡觉的狐狸

睡觉的狐狸

Director of CWL Songwriter Initiative

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睡觉的狐狸

Kip has been leading worship for 12 years and writing songs for 20. As a nationally recognized songwriter and worship leader he has had several artists record his songs. He currently serves as a worship leader at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Mesa, AZ, and is a student in the MA program at Concordia University Irvine.

资源 from The Songwriter Initiative

救援

The new single from The Songwriter Initiative!

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流媒体音乐

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Todah耶和华 VBS Package

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今天耶和华覆盖

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Todah耶和华

The new single from The Songwriter Initiative!

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流媒体音乐

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我发现了什么

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流血的上帝

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围绕着我

The new single from The Songwriter Initiative!

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吸入

The new single from The Songwriter Initiative!

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流媒体音乐

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Songs for Worship, Vol. 1

The new EP From the Songwriter Initiative!

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流媒体音乐

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我们的项目

Monthly Curated Articles

Monthly Curated Articles

On a monthly basis, the Songwriter Initiative will send out curated content to its members. Topics will range from hymn text considerations, musical hermeneutics, modern song structure, liturgical consideration, 帮助提示, 等. These will be delivered with the intent to create conversation, creativity, and community.


一对一的指导

一对一的指导

Members of the Songwriter Initiative will have access to one-on-one coaching from experienced, published songwriters through online video calls. Coaching will be offered in several tiers of intensity, ranging from one-time critiques to continuous development. These coaching experiences will be offered with the intent to streng然后 and develop songwriters, 年轻人和老年人, throughout the church.


网上在线研讨会

网上在线研讨会

全年, the Songwriter Initiative will deliver online webinars featuring experts on a wide range of songwriting topics. Members will be able to sign up to view and participate. These events will be offered with the intent to inspire and equip songwriters in an online class format.


Professional Gatherings

Professional Gatherings

按年计算, members will have the opportunity to gather together for in-person coaching, co-writing and fellowship. These events will be offered with the intent to cultivate community, camaraderie and craft-development.


Collective 资源

Collective 资源

The Songwriter Initiative will create and distribute resources for the church using the new songs, hymns and spiritual songs of its members. These resources will be distributed with the intent to serve and support congregations throughout the world in their diverse musical contexts.

3 members of the songwriter retreat worshipping

Songwriters Come to Campus for Writing Retreat

This community has grown into a very supportive group of all different ages, 职业, and writer skill levels.
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