Journal

The Book of Revelation gives Christians a vivid picture of worship beyond the limits of time, place and human performance. John sees heaven centred on God’s…

Music can help a congregation slow down, listen for God and find a shared voice. For that reason, supporting younger musicians in the church through mentoring…

A song about the unity of believers should help people recognise their shared identity in Christ. It can bring together different ages, cultures, church…

When the tempo rises and the band launches into a celebratory song, something remarkable happens. Eyes lift, shoulders relax, and a wave of spontaneous smiles…

Introducing a fresh worship song can energise a congregation, yet unfamiliar words and melodies may leave people silent. The aim is not to create a polished…

UpFront Worship has always believed that music can bridge the gap between the ordinary and the holy. When we gather to lead praise, we reach for instruments…

Worship music has always found one of its richest veins in the created world. From the shepherd fields of Bethlehem to coastal churches in Bondi, songs about…

For most of our journey as a worship band, our sound has been rooted in acoustic guitar, intimate harmonies, and the occasional electric swell that lifts a…

Worship leaders in churches from Melbourne to Brisbane are rediscovering something the early church knew well: a gathered service can move like a story. When…

There's a quiet question every worship team has to face before the first chord rings out: who are we singing to? In a culture where music is measured by…