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Follow on Google News | Renowned Modern Worship Songwriter Paul Baloche Releases The Same Love March 13Recording Features Mix of Guest Vocalists/Co-Writers, Including Ben Fielding, Kari Jobe, Lincoln Brewster, Jason Ingram, Kathryn Scott, All Sons & Daughters; Grammy Award-winning Chris Lord-Alge (U2/Switchfoot) Mixes Title Track, First Radio Single
By: Hoganson Media Best known for such modern classics as “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Above All,” “Hosanna,” But for this modern hymn writer, mentor and teacher who once aspired to be a priest, ministry is not a sprint, but a marathon, a long series of obedient steps in the same direction. After 25 years of marriage, 23 years leading worship at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, TX, a 20-year partnership with Integrity, a decade with the same band members and hundreds of teaching resources provided free for church leaders (via his web site leadworship.com) “One of the reasons I love the process to this day is that it’s a bit of a frontier, a mystery,” Paul says of the creative process behind The Same Love. “You can’t put your finger on it. Nobody can. It has a sense of adventure, a Lewis and Clark kind of thing. All explorers, over time, are trying to go places they’ve never been. Writing for worship is a lot like that. You’re trying to go places you’ve never been, deeper into ancient biblical truths, stirring up your modern soul, if you will. You’re testing the tension and the harmony of several things, combining that with what’s going on musically at the moment... And you end up with all these different elements — harmony, chords, lyrics, melody, vibe — and out comes something new.” In addition to co-writing, joining Baloche on vocals for The Same Love are Kari Jobe, who sings on “Look Upon the Lord,” One Sonic Society’s Jason Ingram, who sings on “Reign in Me,” All Sons & Daughters on “King of Heaven” and “Oh Our Lord” and Brothers McClurg on “Just Say.” Kathryn Scott lends her vocals on “My Hope” and Hillsong’s Ben Fielding joins Baloche on “We Are Saved,” which was mixed by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge (U2/Switchfoot) “God is not this impersonal force,” Paul says. “The truth is that from creation to the crucifixion, God has been calling us – by name. He’s giving us a challenge, calling us to the cross, asking, ‘Are you ready to give up your way of doing things? Come as you are, pick up your cross daily and I will transform your life.’” The same love that set the captives free The same love that opened eyes to see Is calling us all by name With themes of God’s faithfulness and mercy through Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross, The Same Love showcases Baloche’s unbreakable connection to and passion for the Church. “From project to project, I try to wipe the slate clean,” he says, “to consider what’s happening right now in my church, in my own soul and in the church at large. And I ask, ‘What do I sense in the heart of the next generation, how do they perceive God, the church, fellowship and community?’” The Same Love also gives voice to the spoken and unspoken prayers of people in times of need. “Life is hard, people are looking for hope, and there’s not much to be found outside of the hope we have in Christ,” says Baloche. “My intent is for these songs to be honest prayers for the Church to sing, songs that give people a means of expression, songs that facilitate a conversation with God.” Continuing that conversation, Baloche’s touring/workshop/ In addition to writing, recording, touring and serving as a worship pastor, Baloche has created a variety of teaching DVDs, along with many free resources designed specifically for worship leaders and musicians. He has also written a book, God Songs –How to Write and Select Songs for Worship. He is a contributing writer for both Worship Leader and Worship Musician magazines and is a featured blogger on ChurchLeaders.com. For more information on Paul Baloche, go to www.leadworship.com and www.integritymusic.com. The Same Love full track listing with corresponding songwriters follows: 1. The Same Love (Baloche, Michael Rossback) 2. We Are Saved (Baloche, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram) 3. King of Heaven (Baloche, Jason Ingram) 4. All Because of the Cross (Baloche, Ben Gowell) 5. Your Blood Ran Down (Baloche) 6. My Hope (Baloche, Ed Kerr, Sheila Rabe, Alyssa Mellinger) 7. Oh Our Lord (Baloche, All Sons & Daughters - David Leonard and Leslie Jordan) 8. Christ the Lord (Baloche) 9. Reign in Me (Baloche, Jason Ingram) 10. Just Say (Baloche, Brothers McClurg - Chris and Anthony Hoisington) 11. Loved By You (Baloche, Lincoln Brewster) 12. Look Upon the Lord (Baloche, Kari Jobe, Jason Ingram) 13. Shout for Joy (Baloche, Jason Ingram, Lincoln Brewster) End
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