Writing Worship: How to Craft Heartfelt Songs for the Church

InWriting Worship: How to Craft Heartfelt Songs for the Church, the Christian songwriter will explore the depths of the heart, immersing in relationship with God before learning practical worship songwriting skills. Award-winning songwriter Krissy Nordhoff helps lyricists and musicians sharpen their skills in starting songs, adding dimension, removing distractions, maintaining momentum, and co-writing.   Songwriters and worship leaders are challenged to trust the Lord with their gifts as they put their new skills into practice. They also have access to:  Links to video with examplesA songwriter personality assessmentPodcast episodes for every songwriter personalityAccess to special downloads, including a leader?s guide for group learning and an audiobook with extra content from KrissyReview?I have had the privilege of watching Krissy walk out this book through life and cowrites for years now. I am inspired by her talent but more so by her heart for the Lord and for equipping other people. In this book she is giving away knowledge that would take someone twenty-plus years to gain through writing songs every day! No matter what stage or skill level you are at when it comes to songwriting, you will take away a deeper knowledge of not only practical songwriting techniques but also what really matters when it comes to writing songs for the church. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting more of Jesus and more songs!? -- Mike Grayson, Cross Point Church in Nashville?I am so excited that this wonderful book will finally be in the hands of many who ache to bring new songs to the table ? songs that glorify God and give expression to ?kingdom come on earth.? Krissy Nordhoff is one of the generals in this realm-a true craftsman of songs, a true worshipper of God, a true lover of people, and a true believer in helping others. I know that if you carefully and prayerfully apply the principles she shares inWriting Worship, the songs will come, whether for an audience of the One or many. Allow Krissy?s heart and wisdom to lead you to the table, where everyone is welcome, and I believe that through the gift of love and time, you will find yourself deep in the art of writing before you know it.? -- Darlene Zschech, songwriter ("Shout to the Lord")?Very few people have encouraged me in songwriting like Krissy has. She is a gifted songwriter who has devoted her life to helping others find their voice. This book should be read by anyone who wants to write songs for the church. It is not just for the professional, but it is for anyone who has ever dreamed of writing a song. As Krissy will tell you, ?Everyone is invited to the table.? -- Dustin Smith, artist and songwriterAbout the AuthorKrissy Nordhoff is a professional songwriter and the co-founder of Brave Worship. She has been nominated for three Dove Awards and won Worship Song of the Year for ?Your Great Name? (2012). Her songs have been recorded by artists including Natalie Grant, Mandisa, Darlene Zschech, Lauren Daigle, Dustin Smith, Aaron Shust, and Meredith Andrews. Krissy has a heart and passion for training the next generation of worship songwriters.