

How Chris Tomlin Is Leading Churches Through This Cultural Moment
Oct 2, 2025
Chris Tomlin, a renowned Contemporary Christian musician, shares insights from his 30-year journey in ministry during tumultuous times. He discusses how his hymn selections, especially 'This Is My Father's World,' are helping congregations find stability amid unrest. Chris highlights a powerful spiritual hunger he's witnessing across churches, emphasizing the need for bold leadership. He reassures listeners that worship can provide hope and guidance, anchoring communities in faith during uncertain moments.
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Kauai Trip Reset
- Chris Tomlin recounts a restorative family trip to Kauai that reconnected them beyond social pressures.
- Nature stripped distractions and renewed their focus on family and God.
Creation Anchors Worship
- Chris connected the hymn "This Is My Father's World" to creation's power to center us spiritually.
- He layered natural sounds to deepen worship's reminder of God's sovereignty.
Lead With Anchoring Refrains
- Use hymns and simple refrains in services to point congregations to eternal truth amid chaos.
- Lead people to sing declarations like "He reigns" to redirect anxiety toward God's sovereignty.