A review by frootlupo
Worship Writers Workbook by Kelsie Saison, Justin Gray

hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

The Worship Writers Workbook by Every Nation Music achieves exactly what it sets out to accomplish: namely to be a workbook that helps writers create effective, theologically sound, and impactful worship songs. 

 

The design of the workbook is thoughtful and effective. It begins with a look at the theological and historical roots of worship music, then turning to an analysis of the worshiper and songwriter themselves, before finally ending at a number of chapters on the craft of songwriting. It is an excellent example of putting first-things first. 
 
 Truly a workbook in style, there are plenty of moments where it calls for the reader to pause for a time and work through various exercises. The goal is to develop skills, not merely to communicate information. There are also a number of pages at the back of the workbook to keep as a writing journal. 
 
 If you want to write some worship songs for your local church - I can’t recommend this workbook enough!