Oh boy. If only you could write them to order- but you cannot. I have absolutely no idea at all. I think statistically the chances are very small. These days there are hundreds of thousands of praise & worship songs written around the world, so I would say statistically the chances are against anybody. So I think you just have to wait and see... time will tell.
Any plans on touring?
In the beginning of next year I have a few trips- a couple of weeks in the States, then New Zealand, Egypt, and South Africa. A lot of those are teaching and training, praise and worship, along with conferences. It's a mix of worship-leading and teaching.
People in the States love you, don't they?
I think many people there know my songs like "Shine Jesus Shine", but I don't think many people know me- they don't have a mental picture of who I am. I do visit occasionally but it's such a vast place that when you go you are like a drop in the ocean.
So what are your plans for Christmas?
Just the family. In the past I have written Christmas productions that keep me very busy, but this year I kept away from those. But I am thinking of writing another one, possibly for next year.
Are you one of those families that sit around the Christmas tree singing praises together?
No, my kids are mostly grown up now, so we just get together! I actually have a grandson now. We tend to go to church and sing our praises there.
