Maintaining Longevity in Church Ministry with David Leonard

03/24/25 • 45 min

David Leonard began performing with NEEDTOBREATHE before becoming one-half of the critically acclaimed and GRAMMYR-nominated duo All Sons & Daughters. Now, as a GMA Dove AwardR-winning producer, creative partner and songwriter, he’s co-written songs like “Great Are You Lord,” “Christ Be All Around,” and “All The Poor and Powerless.” It was in 2019 when he released his first solo project, The Wait, a special collection of personal and reflective songs.

We speak with David on longevity in ministry and learn some lessons and observations from David on his years serving the church. This conversation really amplifies David’s heart for the Church and resourcing worship leaders and we hope it blesses you!

Resources from David Leonard: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/David-Leonard/

Resources from David Leonard: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/David-Leonard/

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From Camp to Choir: The Heartbeat of Watoto Worship

“Broken things can become blessed things when we let God do the mending.” We speak with our friends at Watoto in Uganda this week!

Watoto brings hope and healing to vulnerable women and children in Uganda and South Sudan. Their ministry is inherently transformative and their choir has been able to show what God can do: His presence empowering the least of these to not only worship locally, but to sing in places like The White House, The Queen’s Jubilee and more.

We also speak on Brad & Rebekah’s role in this ministry, how they helped start the camp where the songs from their upcoming record were written, how Playback has allowed Watoto to “set the table and then get out of the way” in worship, and their role in the global, redemptive story of Jesus.

Check out their new album, coming May 23rd, and stay tuned until the end to hear how you can support the mission at Watoto!

Resources for Watoto: https://www.multitracks.com/songs/Watoto/Dream-Again/

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The Grief and Hope in the Resurrection Story with Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams is a Franklin, Tennessee-based artist and songwriter who is passionate about helping people discover and develop an abiding relationship with Jesus. We discuss his desire for investing in worship leaders through his ministry The Way of Worship, leading in the midst of anxiety, and how his song “Resurrection Hope” emphasizes both the grief and hope we experience each year looking toward Easter Sunday.

Aaron Williams resources on MultiTracks.com: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Aaron-Williams/