Center for Worship Leadership

09/04/2026

No Other Voice NOW STREAMING on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/2gczrsmouTQ
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This song is featured on ALWAYS, a full-length album of songs written for the church by writers from The Songwriter Initiative. The album features nine tracks--six newTSI originals and two acoustic versions. Go watch the music video and check out the new album today!
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STREAM the album: https://adarga.ffm.to/alwayslp

The Songwriter Initiative • No Other Voice [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] f...

09/02/2026

What God Does With Sinners — In this episode, Kip and Steve go behind the song “What God Does With Sinners” from the Always album. Joined along the way by Cara Berg, they unpack the collaborative songwriting process, the theological inspiration behind the lyrics, and the challenge of capturing the surprise and joy of the Gospel in song. They also explore the production process and musical choices that helped bring the song’s message to life.

08/31/2026

ALWAYS | TRACK 3 | FAITHFUL TO THE END
Streaming on ALL Platforms!

"For as long as I live
I will call upon Him
Who is faithful to the end."

08/28/2026

OUT NOW • ALWAYS (ALBUM)
Streaming on ALL Platforms!

This full-length studio album features 6 new songs for worship and 2 bonus acoustic versions! We hope you love these new songs for the church! https://adarga.ffm.to/alwayslp

Listen to The Songwriter Initiative - Always

08/26/2026

Confession & Absolution: Forms - In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the history and theology of confession and absolution in Lutheran worship. They trace two major traditions, including the Mecklenburg and Saxon forms, examining their development, translation, placement within the service, and influence on later Lutheran practice. Along the way, they consider how variations in these historic forms reveal important theological distinctions and shed light on the confession and absolution used in Lutheran worship today.

08/24/2026

THIS FRIDAY | ALWAYS - the album! We can’t wait to share these brand new songs for the church. We hope you and your congregations love them. As always, charts lead sheets, piano accompaniment, and Moore are all free and ready to use pre-save ALEAYS today and get ready for Friday! Pre-Save now: https://adarga.ffm.to/alwayslp

08/20/2026

The Three Cultures of Worship Songwriting: Involvement | The Lutheran Worship Pocast — In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their exploration of the three cultures of songwriting, focusing especially on the involvement approach and the importance of congregational participation. They consider what motivates people to sing, how knowing the congregation should shape song selection, and the value of simplicity and repetition. The conversation also explores the distinction between fides qua and fides quae, and how both faith’s content and the act of believing can inform the songs the church sings.
https://youtu.be/m3jgQW79CXQ

08/17/2026

We can’t wait to be with you at WALi 2026! Register at https://cwl.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3155106

08/14/2026

Our inaugural TSI Lutheran Schools Theme Song for the 2026-2027 School year is now fully equipped for the 2026-2027 school year. It's not too late to grab this chapel curriculum! Our 2026-2027 School Theme Song & FREE Curriculum, "Your Word is Growing Me" is available now, along with: an Introduction Page for Leaders / 2026-27 Chapel Schedule Outline / Fall & Spring Semester Chapel Content / Theme Song Scripture Reference sheet / Instrumental Track / Official Charts, Lead Sheets, Piano Vocals, & Rhythm Charts / Official Lyric Sheet /Hand Motion Video & Lyric Video / Graphics. Click this link to get the FREE resources today:

08/13/2026

Attention WALi Attendees! We are excited to share this invitation to DOVETAIL: Pilgrimage,
an evening of art, faith, food, and music
at INTERSECT ARTS CENTER, Wednesday of the conference, offered FREE for WALi registrants. Space is limited: Register today at intersectstl.org/pilgrimage!