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Center for Worship Leadership

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. Music and melody, 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. Necessarily, then, our creativity requires guidance and meaningful training so that those who are called to write in service to the Gospel will benefit. To that end, 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.

Kip Fox

Director of CWL Songwriter Initiative

[email protected]

Resources from The Songwriter Initiative

Psalm 46 (A River)
The new single from The Songwriter Initiative! To stream Psalm 46 (A River) or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Christ My Victory
To stream Christ My Victory or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

United in Christ
The new single from The Songwriter Initiative! To stream United in Christ or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Rescue
To stream Rescue or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Todah Yahweh VBS Package
Download the VBS package for “Todah Yahweh” today! Click below to download these FREE resources. VBS PACKAGE

Todah Yahweh
To stream Todah Yahweh or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

What I Found
To stream What I Found or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

God Who Bleeds
To stream God Who Bleeds or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Surrounding Me
To stream “Surrounding Me” or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Inhale
To stream “Inhale” or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Songs for Worship, Vol. 1
The new EP From the Songwriter Initiative! To stream “Songs for Worship, Vol. 1” or download free charts, click here: Stream the Music Free Charts & Lead Sheets

Our Projects

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, helpful tips, etc. These will be delivered with the intent to create conversation, creativity, and community.

One-On-One Coaching

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 strengthen and develop songwriters, young and old, throughout the church.

Online Webinars

Throughout the year, 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

On an annual basis, 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 Resources

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, vocations, and writer skill levels.

Center for Worship Leadership

Resourcing the Church with Songwriters

Kip Fox

Director of CWL Songwriter Initiative

Kip Fox

Resources from The Songwriter Initiative

Psalm 46 (A River)

The new single from The Songwriter Initiative!

Christ My Victory

United in Christ

The new single from The Songwriter Initiative!

Rescue

Todah Yahweh VBS Package

Download the VBS package for “Todah Yahweh” today!

Todah Yahweh

What I Found

God Who Bleeds

Surrounding Me

Inhale

Songs for Worship, Vol. 1

The new EP From the Songwriter Initiative!

Our Projects

Monthly Curated Articles

One-On-One Coaching

Online Webinars

Professional Gatherings

Collective Resources

Songwriters Come to Campus for Writing Retreat

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