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

Last year before we launched sojournmusic.com, I talked with Chandi Plummer about the new music program for SojournKids, our children's ministry.  We printed the interview in Travelogue, Sojourn's bi-monthly journal.  I recently caught up with Chandi to see how the ministry has progressed.  Sojourn Music: Why did you decide to get involved with children's worship? Chandi Plummer: I am a musician, with a Bachelors and Masters in music. I ... Continue reading »

Thanks to those of you who attended our first Sojourn songwriting seminar today, presented by Jamie Barnes.  We had attendees from North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio and more.  We'll take you inside this event later this week on sojournmusic.com.  Now, here is a prayer of illumination that is particularly suited for this time of year: We have seen the star of your glory rising in splendor. The radiance of your incarnate Word pierces the night ... Continue reading »

The WFPK Live Lunch audio archive page now includes the audio file for the December 21 Holiday Singer-Songwriter showcase that featured noted recording artist and Sojourn worship leader Jamie Barnes, along with fellow Louisville-area artists LeAnn Yost (who coordinated the event), Brigid Kaelin, Danny Flanigan and John Mann. Jamie performed two songs on the hour-long program, both from our Advent Songs CD: "Joy to the World," featuring a new melody ... Continue reading »

From Worship Evangelism by Sally Morganthaler: "Was Paul culturally relevant?  Absolutely.  He built his witness on the basis of their experience, and he spoke in terms they could understand: straightforward Greek, phrased specifically for the philosophical mind.  Yet Paul went beyond cultural relevance; he was culturally redemptive.  Trusting God for the results, he took the Gospel of Jesus Christ -- a message that went totally counter to their culture -- ... Continue reading »

Tonight, Louisville's AAA radio station, WFPK FM, will rebroadcast the edition of their popular weekly show Kentucky Homefront that featured the Sojourn band last summer, as well as singer-songwriter Andrea Davidson and storyteller Tom Frees.  This show will air from 8-9 pm EST.  Sojourn performed for approximately 20 minutes, playing several songs from Before the Throne as well as classic hymns. You can hear the live stream of this show at ... Continue reading »

Listen to this archived audio file of a sermon by Worship Arts Pastor Mike Cosper, "Psalm 51, a Prayer of Repentance and Renewal."  Here, Mike teaches about confession and repentance from the life of David.  You can also hear a song of worship based on this hymn, "Of Psalm 51," written and sung by Rebecca Dennison on our CD These Things I Remember.  We have an mp3 of this song here at ... Continue reading »

Courtesty of the SBTS Institute for Christian Worship, here is an mp3 audio file entitled "Sing to the Lord a new, old song" Matthew Smith, leader of the touring band for Indelible Grace (check out their website from our Helpful Links section) discusses the need for hymns in a modern world and the benefit of writing contemporary melodies for classic hymns, which is something Sojourn did on our CD Before the ... Continue reading »

Here is a reading to meditate on in your personal worship time today.  Worship planners may also find it useful in corporate settings: God of the Bethlehem star, everyone is searching for your light shining in the face of Christ. The Magi sought Christ simply to worship him. But Herod sought him to appease his jealous anger. We confess that our motives in seeking Jesus are not pure. We do not come simply to worship: we come to Christ, asking ... Continue reading »

Here is part three of an interview conducted by Scott Slucher with Neil Robins: Sojourn musician, producer, songwriter, and member of Astonish Entertainment recording artist Dirt Poor Robins: SM:  How do you guys work together?  What's your process like? NR:  We do a lot of stuff where I've written the song or I've got a melody or most of the melody, or an idea for the chorus ... Continue reading »

We continue an interview with Neil Robins, a key member of the Sojourn worship band and recording team, and member of Dirt Poor Robins, conducted by Scott Slucher for sojournmusic.com: SM:  Is there an emotional or spiritual arc to the story - going from dark to light, lost to found?  It seems that the songs at the back end are more hopeful.  NR:  I think that the ... Continue reading »