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Banning Liebscher
Jesus Culture is a Christian revivalist youth-oriented organization that was formed at the Bethel Church of Redding, California, in the United States. Jesus Culture Ministry hosts conferences and operates a record label, Jesus Culture Music. In 2013, Jesus Culture moved to plant a church in Sacramento. Meetings started on September 14, 2014. Background In late 1999, the youth group at Bethel Church in Redding, California, led by youth pastor Banning Liebscher, launched the first Jesus Culture conference. Tony Cummings, music editor of Cross Rhythms, described the ministry as "one of the most significant Christian movements in post-war America". According to Jesus Culture's website, "The heart of these gatherings was to serve other churches and lead young people to experience the radical love of God." In 2013, Jesus Culture moved to Sacramento to plant a church, and meetings started at Folsom High School on September 14, 2014. Conferences Jesus Culture now hosts an annual co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Revival
Christian revivalism is increased spiritual interest or renewal in the life of a church congregation or society, with a local, national or global effect. This should be distinguished from the use of the term "revival" to refer to an evangelistic meeting or series of meetings (see Revival meeting). Proponents view revivals as the restoration of the church itself to a vital and fervent relationship with God after a period of moral decline. Revivals within modern Church history Within Christian studies the concept of revival is derived from biblical narratives of national decline and restoration during the history of the Israelites. In particular, narrative accounts of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah emphasise periods of national decline and revival associated with the rule of various wicked or righteous kings, respectively. Josiah is notable within this biblical narrative as a figure who reinstituted temple worship of Yahweh while destroying pagan worship. Within modern Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Christmas Comes (album)
''When Christmas Comes'' is a Christmas album from Kim Walker-Smith. Jesus Culture Music released the album on November 4, 2014. She worked with Jeremy Edwardson, in the production of this album. Critical reception Awarding the album three and a half stars for AllMusic, Andy Kellman writes, "The sequence of songs smoothly glides along, ideal for small Christmastime gatherings." Tony Cummings, rating the album an eight out of ten from Cross Rhythms, says, "when you have truly exceptional vocal skills you can sing almost anything (even songs about shiny nosed reindeers) and make it enjoyable." Mark Ryan, giving the album four stars at New Release Today, states, "Kim Walker-Smith treats the classic carols and traditional songs with care, adding just the right amount of her own flavor to the songs to make them quite worshipful." Allocating three and a half stars to the album from ''CCM Magazine ''CCM Magazine'' is a twice-monthly online magazine focusing on contemporary Christian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Walker-Smith
Kim Walker-Smith (born December 19, 1981 as Kimberlee Dawn Walker) is an American singer, songwriter, worship leader, and recording artist. She produced her first solo album, ''Here Is My Song'', which was released in February 2008 through the Jesus Culture record label. Walker-Smith is best known as the worship leader for the Jesus Culture Band and Jesus Culture events, and as a worship pastor for Bethel Church in Redding. Her rendition of the John Mark McMillan song " How He Loves" has been viewed over 22 million times on YouTube. Her rendition of Brian Johnson's and Jon Mohr's song "Where You Go I Go" has over 9 million views on YouTube. Personal life Kim Walker was born in Albany, Oregon, and "raised in a small farm town called Klamath Falls, Oregon." Her parents divorced when she was four years old. Her family moved frequently, causing her to be shy and withdrawn as a result of always being "the new kid". Walker stated that her family "for generations has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Bryan & Katie Torwalt are an American Christian music husband and wife duo from Sacramento, California who started their music recording careers in 2006. The first album, ''Here On Earth'', was released in 2011 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Kingsway Music. It became their ''Billboard'' magazine breakthrough release. Their second album, ''Kingdom Come'', was released by the aforementioned labels in 2013, and performed even better on the ''Billboard'' magazine charts. They released a self-titled album in 2015, ''Bryan & Katie Torwalt'', again with the two labels mentioned earlier, although this album did not place on any ''Billboard'' magazine charts. Background The duo met for the first-time at a Bethel Ministry event in Redding, California in 2006, and they started dating, eventually getting married in 2009. Music history The husband and wife duo commenced their recording careers in 2011 with the album ''Here On Earth'', released on September 13, 2011 by Jesus Culture Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris McClarney
Christopher Andrew McClarney (born November 30, 1979) is an American Christian musician. He released, ''Love Never Fails'', in 2008, and this was an independently made album. His first release with Kingsway Music was an EP released in 2010, ''Introducing Chris McClarney''. The first studio album, ''Defender'', was released later in 2010 by Kingsway Music. The next release, a live album, '' Everything and Nothing Less'', released on June 9, 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. Early life McClarney was born on November 30, 1979, Work D No. 882444561 to a youth minister father, and this constantly made relocating part of his life story. Music career His music career commenced in 2006, but his first album, ''Love Never Fails'', was released independently on December 1, 2008. This album was reviewed by Cross Rhythms. His song co-written with Anthony Warren Skinner, "Love Never Fails", has been recorded by the Newsboys, on their album ''God's Not Dead''. He release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Johnson (musician)
Derek Johnson (born March 5, 1987) is an American Christian musician. His first release was with Jesus Culture, ''Emerging Voices'', with band member, Justin Jarvis, and it was released in 2012, yet he joined the group in 2009. The first album, ''Real Love'', was released in 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. This album was his breakthrough release upon the ''Billboard'' magazine charts. Early life He was born on March 5, 1987 in Roselawn, Indiana, the youngest of six brothers, and he departed for Redding, California to attend Bethel Church in 2007, after his girlfriend graduated high school. Personal life Johnson married Becky Fox in 2008, when they resided in Redding, California, yet the couple presently reside in Sacramento, California with their child. Music career Johnson's music career started in 2009, when he became a part of Jesus Culture, and he was featured on their 2012 release, ''Emerging Voices'', with band member Justin Jarvis. The first alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living With A Fire
''Living With a Fire'' is the eleventh live album and thirteenth album overall by American worship group Jesus Culture. The album was released on August 31, 2018 by the group's imprint label, Jesus Culture Music alongside Capitol Christian Music Group and Sparrow Records. ''Living With a Fire'' was nominated for the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Background On July 13, 2018, Jesus Culture and Capitol Christian Music Group announced the then-forthcoming release of ''Living With a Fire'', slated for August 31 release, with the commencement of the album's digital pre-order. The album, recorded live at Jesus Culture Church in Sacramento during their conference, features Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Derek Johnson and Chris McClarney as worship leaders. The album is a celebration of Jesus Culture as a movement of people passionate about worshipping God approaching twenty years, with Kim Walker-Smith sharing that "we can say w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Has A Name (Jesus Culture Album)
''Love Has a Name'' is the tenth live album and twelfth album overall by American worship group Jesus Culture. The album was released on August 11, 2017 by the group's imprint label, Jesus Culture Music alongside Capitol Christian Music Group and Sparrow Records. Jeremy Edwardson produced the album. Background In May 2017, The Christian Beat published an interview with Jesus Culture worship leader Chris Quilala at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the Outcry Spring 2017 Tour, where he revealed that Jesus Culture would release the second album to be recorded live at the Jesus Culture Church in Sacramento, California in late July or early August. Quilala shared that about nineteen songs had been recorded and the tracklisting was being trimmed, and also disclosed that a live version of "Fresh Outpouring", a song on Kim Walker-Smith's album '' On My Side'' (2017), would be on the album. Quilala was also asked if the album has a specific message from a conceptual standpoint, to which he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On My Side
''On My Side'' is the third studio album by American Christian singer Kim Walker-Smith, it is also her fifth album overall. On April 21, 2017, the album was released via labels Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. She worked with Jeremy Edwardson in the production of the album. Promotion On March 24, 2017, Jesus Culture Music announced the commencement of the digital pre-order of the album, having made "On My Side" and "Throne Room" available for instant download. The release of "Fresh Outpouring" as a promotional single followed on April 7, 2017. On April 14, 2017, "Glimpse" was the last song to be availed for digital download from the album. Singles "Throne Room" was released on March 10, 2017, as the lead single from the album. Critical reception ''On My Side'' was met with positive reception having been praised by various critics of CCM and contemporary worship music genres. Awarding the album four and a half stars from 365 Days Of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Split The Sky
''Split the Sky'' is the first solo studio album by Chris Quilala. The album was released on November 11, 2016, by Sparrow Records alongside Jesus Culture Music. Jeremy Edwardson and Daniel James Mackenzie worked together in the production of the album. Background In a press release by Jesus Culture Music on October 10, 2016, it was announced that the album would be released on November 11, 2016. In the press release, the album was described as being "set apart" from Jesus Culture's preceding releases, and with reference to the musical style, it said that Quilala was "largely influenced by retro pop, futuristic soundscapes and driven by big synth melodies." Quilala, after fifteen years of leading people into praise in service and on thirteen live worship projects as a Jesus Culture worship leader, drew inspiration for the album after the death of his son in late 2014. In a statement on CBN.com, Quilala says: "My wife and I lost our son, and so we went through a journey of enco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Echo
''Let It Echo'' is a live album by Jesus Culture. Sparrow Records, alongside Jesus Culture Music, released the album on January 15, 2016. Critical reception The album received generally favorable reviews. Matt Conner of ''CCM Magazine'' rated the album four stars and stated, "''Let It Echo'' is definitely the most polished set of live songs released by Jesus Culture yet." Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms gave it a ten star rating and stated, "Some years ago prophecies were made that before the Lord's return there would be revivals of darkness and of light and that contemporary music would be a spearhead for revival. Albums like this one is bringing that day ever closer." Mark Ryan of New Release Today gave the album three and a half stars, stating that "With ''Let It Echo'', Jesus Culture has fully completed its transition from its student ministry roots to providing the next generation of songs for the Church as a whole...They do this with thoughtful, passionate (and easy to sing!) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live At The Knight
''Live at the Knight'' is the first live album from John Mark McMillan. Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records released the album on October 23, 2015. Critical reception Awarding the album four and a half stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Scott Fryberger states, "''Live at the Knight'' is John Mark McMillan's first ever live album, and he, his band, and the sound crew all nailed it." Cal Moore, giving the album five stars from The Christian Manifesto, writes, "''Live at The Knight'' certainly fits in the 'best of' category." Rating the album four stars for New Release Today, Mary Nikkel describes, "If a lot of contemporary worship has begun to feel dry and sterile, this rowdy, passionate set of live songs might be exactly the refreshment you need." Indicating in a ten out of ten review by Cross Rhythms Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |