Courtney Lee
Hollywood, Show us Your Faith - If You Dare
These past weeks were dazzled with awards nights - Hollywood stars moping around the red carpet as they glorified themselves in sparkly gowns and tight tuxedos.
Interview: Tony Campolo - Tackling Social Injustice...the Christian Way
Dynamic US speaker and author Dr Tony Campolo spoke in the UK recently, elaborating on the theological background to economic and social injustice. Dr Campolo, who is a Baptist minister, as well as former spiritual adviser to Bill Clinton and leader of the US 'Christian Evangelical Left', addressed Christians working in London's financial district, challenging their commitment to issues of trade and justice and encouraging them to support policies and practices that lead to a more just world. H
Tony Campolo Encourages Londoners to Fight Social Injustice
Dynamic US speaker and author Dr Tony Campolo spoke at a specially convened JustShare event in central London Friday, building on the theological background behind economic and social injustice.
Meet Zach Hunter - The Teenage Abolitionist
Fifteen-year-old Zach Hunter is just like any ordinary American kid. He likes listening to music, reading, and running after what he is passionate about. But already at the age of 12, he had a specific passion. It was to 'be the change' and abolish slavery, just as William Wilberforce did 200 years ago. Having launched the 'Loose Change to Loosen Chains' programme in the seventh grade, Zach raised thousands of dollars with the intention of rescuing victims of slavery.
Come All Ye Faithful; Bring Your Bible, Hymn Book... and U2
I sit on the sofa, listening to U2's "If God will Send His Angels", not because I am Bono's #1 fan but because I want to hear what is captivating the churches lately: the "U2charist".
Tim Hughes Joins Global Day of Prayer Worship Team
Popular worship leader Tim Hughes has recently joined the growing list of musicians that will gather for the Global Day of Prayer worship team.
Interview: Quick Stop with Brenton Brown
Meet Brenton Brown - the author of modern worship anthems such as "Lord Reign In Me", "All who are Thirsty", and "Hallelujah" ("Your Love Is Amazing"). Brown was former worship pastor at Oxford Vineyard and the coordinator of the UK Vineyard Worship Development Team. The inspiring worship leader currently resides in California with his wife, Jude.
Switchfoot Interview: Oh! Gravity...Why Can't We Keep it Together?
Despite being critically acclaimed on a worldwide scale, the five-piece Californian rock band remain humble as ever. Long having claimed to be "Christian by faith, not by genre", frontman Jonathan Foreman likes to emphasise that 'who you are offstage is what really matters'...
Switchfoot Interview: The Band Offstage
Switchfoot has come a long way. With their album, The Beautiful Letdown, going double-platinum in 2004, the ensuing Switchfoot projects have just gotten better and better. Despite being critically acclaimed on a worldwide scale, the five-piece Californian rock band remain humble as ever.
Switchfoot Enthuse Thousands in London
Five-piece Californian rock band Switchfoot hit London's Shepherds Bush Empire last night, Tuesday 6 February, hosting a sold-out audience of some 2000 fans.
Interview: Graham Kendrick - Out of the Ordinary
Meet Graham Kendrick, the maker of internationally renowned songs like "All I Once Held Dear" and "Shine Jesus Shine", as he talks about his latest project Out of the Ordinary.
Amazing Grace: When You're At Your Lowest Point
When we hit rock bottom, some people blame God and turn away from Him. But the faithful ones turn to Him more, reminded that even if the whole world crumbles down, God will still be there to lead us to a greater path.
The People Behind the Songs
We sing it, hum it, and we hear it all the time. But how well do we really know our worship songs? It's time we explored who the writers are behind our favourite songs and see where the songs originate from.
Groundbreaking 'U2Charist' On Worldwide Stage
The popular Irish group's song "If God Will Send His Angels" has been turned into a hymn around the world since Episcopal priest Rev Paige Blair of St. George's Episcopal Church in York Harbor began using the music in her liturgical services.
Gospel Music Celebrates Good Year, Sales Continue to Rise
Gospel album sales went up and digital sales continued to rise in 2006, making it a good year for Christian/Gospel music, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and Nielsen Christian SoundScan in the US reported.
Music: Get Gospel This Year
You hear it, you feel it, and it can make your day. You grab a cup of coffee, swing around the room, and the next minute you know, you grab a broomstick and you're dancing.