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.

Tornados tore through Jackson, Tennessee, home of Union University, on Tuesday evening, striking the university hard.  Union has posted a series of photos of damage and injuries caused by the tornados, and some rescues, on their Facebook page. We've previously talked about the worship conference featuring, among others, Sojourn pastors Mike Cosper and Daniel Montgomery that is scheduled for next week, February 14-16.  We were unable to receive clarification today on ... Continue reading »

 One Night In The Aural Theatre: Dirt Poor Robins Create A World Of Their Own In The Cage We did the liner notes that way because we felt it enhanced the experience of listening to the music. It's designed to answer some questions and create new ones; to build a mystery. -- Neil Robins These are interesting days in the music business. Although physical ... Continue reading »

Fred McKinnon wrote a great blog column recently.  This is an unprecedented time in the history of songs written for worship.  Digital technology, the internet, education and capitalistic market forces have created a "perfect storm" of new worship music -- not a day goes by that some record label or indie singer/worship leader doesn't release a new CD. Churches try to keep up, having their worship teams remain "relevant" by ... Continue reading »

I've mentioned previously that Sojourn Worship Arts Pastor Mike Cosper and Teaching Pastor Daniel Montgomery, both also Elders and founding members of Sojourn, will be speaking at a major worship conference at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.  The time is almost here, so if you'd like to attend this weekend conference from February 14-16, make sure you register.  Mike and Daniel will present "Worship, Culture, and Context: A Case Study ... Continue reading »

 May the light of the glorious gospel of Christ shine in our hearts, transform our lives, and brighten the world. And the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, rest upon you always. Amen. Reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications. Churches that end each service with a benediction generally do so with a reading or recited blessing from a pastor or lay leader.  While the Church doesn't have too many benediction ... Continue reading »