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HOUSEFIRES

WRITERS OF '

GOOD GOOD FATHER', 'YES AND AMEN' AND 'BUILD MY LIFE'

Housefires are a group of musicians from Atlanta who pursue authentic worship of God.

"Our hope is that these songs would spark fires that burn bright in ordinary houses all over the world."

BENJAMIN HASTINGS

WRITER OF "SO WILL I (100 Billion X)", "PRAISE THE NAME (Anastasis)" AND "SEASONS"

Benjamin Hastings is a worship leader from Hillsong who grew up in Northern Ireland. He has pushed the boundaries of songwriting in worship and it is an honour to have him with us.

In his relatively short time writing with Hillsong he has written several incredibly anointed songs

His song "Praise The Name" is in the Top 10 songs sung in churches worldwide.

LEELAND

WRITERS OF

"LION AND THE LAMB" AND "KING OF MY HEART"

Since their 2006 breakthrough debut album, Sound of Melodies, Leeland has become a key voice in an emerging generation of worship music.

Their lives, ministry, and music are a true extension of their passion to worship God personally and with their community.

They have had 4 Grammy nominations and 8 Dove Award nominations.

Their song “Lion and Lamb” was featured on Bethel Music’s album Have it All, and their first full-length solo album with Bethel Music, Invisible, released in July 2016.

REUBEN MORGAN

WRITER OF 'CORNERSTONE ' , 'MIGHTY TO SAVE' AND 'WHO YOU SAY I AM'

Reuben Morgan is Worship Pastor at Hillsong Church London and a prolific songwriter. He has written many of the church’s best loved songs, from Mighty To Save to Cornerstone and Christ Is Enough. ‘I Will Follow’ (co-written with Chris Tomlin and Jason Ingram) spent 24 weeks in the top ten of the iTunes gospel chart and his songs have been covered by Michael W Smith, Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp, newsboys, Passion and more. He is a GMA Award winner (Song of the Year: ‘Mighty To Save’) and multiple nominee. As a worship leader Reuben tours extensively every year with Hillsong… He lives in London with his wife, Sarah, and three children.

JASON UPTON

WRITER OF 'IN YOUR PRESENCE' AND 'FREEDOM REIGNS'

Jason Upton is a singer/songwriter with the heart of a pastor. Whether Jason is leading people in worship through singing or speaking, Jason does his best to carry the heart of our heavenly Father. His songs and his messages reflect a life fully lived in relationship with God, family and friends.

Jason currently lives in Wisconsin with his wife Rachel and their children Samuel, Emma, Lucy and Oliver.

PAT BARRETT

WRITER OF "THE WAY", "SAILS", "BUILD MY LIFE" , AND "GOOD GOOD FATHER"

Best known as one of the primary singer/songwriters for the band Housefires, Pat Barrett is a worship leader at Grace Midtown in Atlanta, GA.

With songs such as “Build My Life” and “Good Good Father,” Barrett is a key songwriter and artist in the broader worship community.

He is the first signing on Chris Tomlin’s new label imprint, Bowyer & Bow, in partnership with Capitol CMG.

LUCY GRIMBLE

Lucy Grimble has been leading worship and writing songs for many years, both as a solo artist and with her talented band of musicians and singers. Her heart in worship is simply to create a space for people to encounter the love of God. In her worship expression and the songs she writes, she wants to create a sound that unites people and ignites hearts to love God, love themselves and love one another.

NATHAN JESS

WRITER OF 'I AM REDEEMED' AND 'GOD IS LOVE'

Nathan is a songwriter and worship leader based in Northern Ireland. He is signed with Integrity Music, with whom he released his debut album Love Stands Forever in 2013. Nathan can be found travelling all over the world to perform and lead congregations in worship at various churches, conferences and youth events.

Nathan has toured alongside artists such as Casting Crowns, Phil Wickham, Matt Redman and Martin Smith.

WILDER SHORES

WRITER OF 'REFUGE' , 'SURELY' AND "'BRIDGES'

Wilder Shores is a worship Collective birthed out of the OpenSkies family - Their songs are honest & vulnerable & their heart is to leave space in worship for God to speak. They live for His presence & love to venture beyond a song into a moment of encounter with Jesus.

They have just released their first album 'Bridges>Walls'

KINGS VILLAGE

King’s Village is a group of worshippers, creatives and musicians from Arun Church on the south coast of England.

ALLAN MCKINLAY

WRITER OF "GIVE THANKS TO GOD" AND "FIRST LOVE"

Allan McKinlay is an anointed worship leader originally from Scotland. He has recently moved to Santa Maria, California to serve as a worship leader at the Healing Rooms Ministry.

His song "Give Thanks to God" featured the "We Say Yes" Housefires album.