New songs for worship, rich in Christian theology. Contemporary hymns, psalms, songs of lament and praise written by members of the Louisville, KY-based Sojourn Community.

     Fresh off the heels of Radiohead's innovative marketing effort, Paste Magazine is offering readers the opportunity to set their own price for a year's subscription -- anything from $1.  Those who choose to pay more than the customary $19.95 subscription will be honored in a future issue, but the basic marketing pitch is "pay what it's worth to you."  You can sign up online right now, inserting the ... Continue reading »

     From Tim Smith of Mars Hill Church in Seattle (check out their website from our Helpful Links page and read the full article excerpted below by clicking HERE):      "I am not arguing for an a-historical, throw the baby out with the bathwater approach. What I am arguing for is a missional re-appropriation of elements of worship that takes into account the people who are being led into worship and ... Continue reading »

"Like most writers, I don't like to write; I like to have written." -- William Zinsser, "On Writing Well"      True, isn't it? A writer will do anything to get out of writing -- another trip to the coffee shop, an episode of The Jeffersons on cable, a phone call, or even an extended discussion about the idea the writer has for his story, song, novel, play, or what have you. But ... Continue reading »

Derek Webb (photo courtesy of Christa "no relation to Derek" Webb) It was good times all around last night as Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken performed in front of a sold-out crowd at Sojourn's music venue, The 930. 

     Chord sheets for the songs on "Before The Throne," as well as many songs from our other CDs, are available right here on sojournmusic.com.       Just click on the "Music" tab or click on the section belonging to our worship albums, "Before The Throne," "These Things I Remember" and "With The Angels."  View the track listing at the bottom of the product description for each CD and you'll see ... Continue reading »

     No matter what form of creative writing you do, you'll hear teachers and artists talk about the importance of finding one's "voice." What does that mean?     Think of it as discovering what makes you uniquely you. What do you have to say that's different than what everyone else is saying, or how is your presentation different than the presentation of others?       Most writers start out mimicking those they admire, ... Continue reading »

From "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis: "Every poet and musician and artist, but for Grace, is drawn away from love of the thing he tells, to love of the telling till, down in Deep Hell, they cannot be interested in God at all but only in what they say about Him. For it doesn’t stop at being interested in paint, you know. They sink lower—become interested in their own personalities ... Continue reading »

DrakeAudio.com recorded one of Sojourn's four Sunday sets of songs for worship this past Sunday, October 14.  Sing along on the classic hymn, "All Creatures Of Our God and King."  Next, listen to two new Sojourn originals, "Let Justice Roll Like A River  (CLICK HERE for the chord sheet)" and "Where Your Praise Never Ends (CLICK HERE for the chord sheet)."

     In past columns we've looked at the creative writing process from the standpoint of worship music and other songwriting endeavors. Although every kind of writing has it's own uniqueness and set of "rules," good writing is good writing, and many tricks of the trade apply to any form. Today we get what will perhaps be the most helpful advice yet for ALL writers, and it comes from a playwright.     Jeffrey Hatcher, ... Continue reading »

     If you live close to Louisville, don't miss your chance to hear Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken in concert at Sojourn's music venue, The 930 Listening Room (930 Mary Street, Louisville).      Only 85 tickets remain for this show that takes place Wednesday, October 24 at 7:30.  You can buy them online by clicking HERE.      Also, click HERE to read an interview with Caedmon's Call in Christianity Today ... Continue reading »