Do you ever think that we over-complicate worship?
Oftentimes we can get so caught up in massive creative pursuits that I fear, sometimes, God is on the outside wondering when we’ll welcome Him in.
In this interview, I had the honor of talking with worship pioneer Don Moen about this and so much more.
Don was the Creative Director and President of Integrity Music for 20 years. A prolific songwriter and recording artist, he’s been involved with over 50 projects, 17 of them his own.
He was a major catalyst in launching the careers of Paul Baloche, Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, & Hillsong United.
Don’t miss this conversation!
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What You’ll Learn in this Episode
- God doesn’t anoint who you want to be. He anoints who you are.
- Take leaps of faith and risk for the glory of God
- What it’s like to do 1,000 concerts a year for 10 years, living off $500 a month
- The 3 types of people in the world
- How Don got started with worship and Integrity Music
- The advent of the cassette tape
- What we worship leaders need to guard against
- The importance of being yourself
- Why it might be good to dial back your production sometimes
- Don Moen’s showdown with Chris Tomlin 🙂
- What every local church songwriter should do
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Website: Don Moen
- Website: Worship in Action
- Music: Give Thanks with Don Moen
- Blog: Craig Dunnagan on Music Ministry and the Music Industry
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Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Don? Let’s talk about it in the comments. It’s always better that way.
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i’m looking forward to listening, as i’ve been a Moen fan for quite a while. however, even before i listen, i feel strongly against a word choice you made–“pioneer”. the church has been worshipping a lot longer than Don has been around. not a criticism, just a caution.
Thanks Jared! What I mean by pioneer is that he helped lead the charge at Integrity Music, which was very influential in the development of modern, contemporary worship music. I guess I could have made that clearer 🙂 Thanks!
Am fan of u , your music inspires me a lot, can’t wait
You really are a great man,Don Moen.
You lead people into the God’s presense,help the needy.
You led many people many people into God’s presence and they got healed.
I don’t know how many time I got healed by God by listening to your songs.
When I went through sorrows,your songs led me into God’s presence and I got healed.
There are no words good enough to express how I thankful.
There is just one thing that I want to say,keep it up,help people to be led into God’s presence and they will be healed as I was.
God bless you Don Moen.
Thank you for the delightful and ever lifting words. I am most encouraged, thank you!
Thank you for this podcast. I so wish Don Moen could come to Pittsburgh for an evening of Great Worship. He is a blessed by God Worship leader that has brightened my life in so many ways and helped me to feel the love of God in all times of trouble. Thank you for this great interview. God is Good All the Time. and He always makes a way when there seems to be no way.
That’s a great testimony, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing!
If you know of a way to get Don Moen to Pittsburgh keep me posted.
Hi David,
Your talk on Worship Leader, know your bible was awesome…. came at the right time as a confirmation of what the Holy spirit had been telling me…to study the word of God. Simply put worship without God’s word is empty! God bless your labour of love.
Bukky Daramola
When it comes to Don Moen, I find everything about him interesting. I’ve been Don’s fan ever since the day one of his song(Hiding Place, precisely)ministered strength, courage and stirred up my faith in God. Others of his songs hhad also been very inspiring and helpful to me.I love his humility,godliness n skills on piano and violin. I just pray for more of God’s grace and Anointing on him and other ministers. Also I have been desiring to be his friend for a very long time now, please can you help me. Thanks.
This has to be my best podcast yet! Don is just so real. God bless you so much David for doing this.