Andrews currently leads worship with the Vertical Church Band at her home congregation in Chicago. The angelic voice of two-time Dove Award winner, Meredith Andrews has been heard in Christian worship since she was 6 years old. Some of his most popular tunes are: This is Amazing Grace, True Love, and Glory.
Phil Wickham’s energy and enthusiasm for God is heard in his smooth and sincere voice of worship, and in the words of his songs. A short list of his incredibly successful tunes includes A Heart of Worship, We Shall Not be Broken and Better is One Day. Here is a man who truly sings scripture and has powerfully influenced modern Christian worship. Bob’s blog at is a go-to resource for worship leaders throughout Christendom. In one interview Matt Maher talks about the love CS Lewis referred to as “need love” for God He adds, “it’s a love we will never grow out of”.Īs the director of music and worship for Sovereign Grace Ministries, Bob Kauflin is not only an accomplished pianist, singer, song writer and recording contributor, he also teaches the theology of worship to pastors and worship leaders at conferences all over the world.
The hymn inspired song “Lord I Need You” has become a favorite worldwide. The song Revelation (by Jenny Lee Riddle) sets the theme for Kari’s life and ministry because it emphasizes the glory of God shown in the rest of her repertoire of worship songs. This Dove award winning artist with the passion for leading others into the presence of God is a worship pastor at her church. Just a few of Chris Tomlin’s most popular worship songs include “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)” “Forever”, and “How Great is Our God”. He has sold millions of records, produced nine number one songs, and is considered by many to be one of the best Christian song writers and worship leaders today. Since then has enjoyed “taking worship past the sanctuary” and is one of the most beloved worship leaders today. Smith’s first real worship album release wasn’t until 2001, entitled “Worship”. 1 adult contemporary hits, over 40 Dove Awards, three Grammys, and is the first Christian artist to receive the Golden Note award for lifetime achievement. He has had hit after hit in Christian pop since the 1980s, crossover music success, No. Without further ado here is the Top 20 Most Influential Worship Leaders of All Time.
Another factor that distinguishes this list of influential worship leaders of all time is that I have only included individuals, not groups otherwise I would have certainly mentioned influential worship groups like Bellarive, Hillsong, The City Harmonic, Hosanna-Integrity, and Maranatha. To build this list of the most influential worship leaders, I have narrowed it to the variety of worship music known as modern praise and worship, with all due respect to traditional hymnody. Christian Music, Worship Leadership, Worship Ministry, Worship Resources