"God Songs" is a ground breaking work for the church. You have
quantified what makes great music for people to worship by.
You've taken a subject that is extremely subjective (what makes a
good song) and broken it down to very objective measures for all of
us to use. Your book has helped me evaluate new worship
music and choose new songs for our congregation. I no longer have to
just "trust my gut" and hope I'm right. I can actually explain
why a song does or doesn't stand a good chance of being one our
people will worship with and be right most of the time.
I'm not a songwriter, but I am thrilled about the impact this work
will have on those in the Body who are. I anticipate a higher
overall quality of worship songs to begin emerging in the next few
years due to people taking your principles to heart.
Todd Hinkie
Worship Pastor
Grace Community Church
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God Songs, is a stellar new book that triumphs in teaching the church
how to write its new music liturgy. As I began to read God Songs, I
found myself getting lost in the book. I began pulling out old songs
I had written, and started eating up each concept, page after page.
The density of information in the book is substantial. So much so,
that I found myself needing significant breaks to digest the
materials. I suppose if I wasn't a worship leader and songwriter
myself, I could have just perused over the details of the book. But
for those who are involved in local churches or worship ministry,
and have creative giftings, especially in songwriting, you will find
God Songs is the first real "epic" to be written precisely for the
purpose of helping to craft today's new liturgy for the church.
Read
full review here
Kim Gentes
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WOW! DON’T MISS THIS: three veteran songwriter/teachers together
sharing their revelation and techniques. I know, honour and
value each of them. This book will inspire you in your calling.
Darlene Zschech,
Worship Pastor,
Hillsong Church
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This in-depth and inspiring book by Paul, Carol
and Jimmy will help songwriters and worship leaders everywhere take
their heartfelt overflows of worship and get them ready for
congregational use.
Matt Redman, Heart of Worship
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Jimmy and Carol Owens are unquestionably among the primary
pioneers that set the fires of worship burning across our planet.
Jack W. Hayford, founder, The Church on the Way
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Paul has been a constant source of
encouragement to me for over 10 years. His ability to feel things
deeply and then shape them critically has given his songs a special
place in the church today.
Brenton Brown, Lord, Reign in Me; Hallelujah! (Your Love is Amazing)
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Jimmy and Carol were among the first to step
out from tradition and give us courage to dream. They paved the way
for many of us.
Billy Ray Hearn, founder, Sparrow Records
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This book is phenomenal! It is a fantastic
work and so helpful for aspiring song writers and worship leaders.
We will definitely use this book as a resource tool.
Ross Parsley
Worship Pastor
New Life Church
Colorado Springs
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