Our Mission
Encouraging leaders of worship with confessionally Lutheran, contextually artistic, and gospel-rooted resources and experiences.
Initiatives at CWL
CWL connects leaders of worship to sources of empowered learning, experiences of common support, and modes of professional inspiration. We hope you find something here that you can join us in and be encouraged by.
The Songwriter Initiative
Supporting Lutheran 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.
WALi Summit
CWL’s annual Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) conference gathers leaders of worship, pastors, and musicians to a 3-day experience of plenary speakers, breakouts, worship, mutual support, and in-depth training.
Weave
Weave is a powerful, searchable worship planning suite that empowers pastors, music directors, and worship leaders to select songs and liturgical elements with theological confidence and clarity.
The Podcast Network
Explore our three core competencies of worship arts ministry — theology, ministry leadership, and practical skills — through the CWL Podcast Network. Check out one of our podcasts today in your preferred podcast app!
The Center Blog
The Center for Worship Leadership Blog features theological reflections on the lyrics and themes of songs from The Songwriter Initiative (TSI), primarily from Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb. These reflections explore the biblical and theological foundations of the songs and their place in the Christian life.
Theology of Worship Certificate
Concordia University Irvine offers an in-depth and affordable, online certificate for those looking to further their theology of worship education, covering topics such as Biblical Origins, Worship Design, and Issues of Worship and Culture.
Visit the CWL YouTube Channel
The Center for Worship Leadership YouTube channel provides pastors, musicians, worship leaders, and congregations with practical and theological resources for the church’s worship.
Through conversations, teaching, music, interviews, and other resources, we seek to encourage worship that is confessionally Lutheran, contextually artistic, and rooted in the Gospel. Whether you are planning worship, leading music, preaching, or simply thinking more deeply about the church’s song and liturgy, we hope these resources serve you and your congregation.
Explore the Center for Worship Leadership at youtube.com/@cwl.
Connect with CWL
For regular updates, song releases, encouragement, and more, follow the Center for Worship Leadership & The Songwriter Initiative on these social media platforms.
For more information about the Center for Worship Leadership, feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected].