The Importance of Creativity In Worship // Vlog #50

[@JustinKhoe]

I absolutely LOVE your vision of creativity and worship! Definitely, agree with your emphasis on creating for God (and not so much for those who may or may not listen). Keep it up Jon!

[@JustinKhoe]

PS you had a double take towards the end :P

[@MagnifyStudio]

Thanks man! I know!! Literally did a face palm when I saw that. Done one of those KZbin edits on it which is now processing... #epicfail

[@AnnaLin]

check out my dance worship videos!!!!!

[@KAGconcerts]

Profound. Indeed, creativity is a critical element that's missing in most of our church's worship.

[@adinambachu9630]

Powerful! I like it very much! Yes, praise and worship is much more than we know! It is worth exploring creativity in God! God is so creative and so do we!

[@brookola86]

This is definitely one of the best posts ever. I absolutely believe changes in worship and changing the songs to be made for our Father only is awesome. Where, we don't have to create music to have massive appeal, but to love God through our music. It's obvious why people love the music and connect with it. People are hungry for the real heart of God. They don't want cookie cutter stuff as much anymore. They want to connect directly with His heart. So good.

[@type_5]

What an amazing message! I personally believe that using our creativity is the best way to reflect God's greatness. 🔥

[@DabblebagTheArtofAnnaBarnhart]

YES! "Why is worship music it's own genre?" Also loving how you point out that worship music (art) is for God first, not people.

[@catherineburgess3235]

There is an anointing on your music. For sure. Thanks for sharing your heart.

[@arcticpuffin8800]

Wooowww, this is so encouraging!!! Thank you!! I'm an artist and musician, and I've just always felt like my life was supposed to be different, deviating from "the norm". My art and music reflect that, and it's hard not to feel like I don't belong or like people will never hear my music. So it's just really cool to hear that God is putting this in other people's hearts, and calling people to step out and be bold. You reminded me of who I'm called to be and what I'm called to do, and to not be afraid of what others think. Thank you!

[@jamesanderson8187]

Brilliant encouragement here Jonathan. 'The church should be the most creative people in the world.' Excellent.

[@Myfavquote]

Lord please give courage to all these artists to break those stereotypical concepts we've gotten used to and really broaden their horizons.

[@zoemcneilly]

Yes yes yes! Thank you so much for this creative encouragement! We are all unique and can express our worship to God in different ways and it's important to use those creative gifts he's given us for his glory! I feel motivated and inspired to get creative! I'm going to finish off a drawing after this!

[@zoemcneilly]

Also, I really enjoy the GCM blog and your Indie Worship Spotify playlist for discovering new worship music! Great for sharing too (everyone I've shared it with doesn't seem to know many/any of the worship artists). Thanks for taking the time to put it together/update it! :)

[@callumschannel1]

I'm doing my final year composition work as a piece of creative worship in a 'classical' style. This has encouraged me to sit down and do some work! Also writing my dissertation on creativity in contemporary worship music. Will deffo check out the playlist. Thank ya.

[@MagnifyStudio]

That sounds awesome! Fun thing to do a dissertation on :)

[@gradywahl4550]

This is so similar to how I came to writing music and leading worship. I was a heavy metal guitarist and fan. At IHOPKC's Awakening Teens Camp, God changed my life and I began writing music and simultaneously found out about Rivers & Robots and Jonathan Ogden. Such an inspiration

[@MagnifyStudio]

So cool! Yeah very similar story haha!

[@BabyWyllow]

YES!!! I love variety and would love to see it more in church and on Christian radio! Indie worship is an allusive dove I’ve been searching for!!! So glad I found this video!!!

[@parfenyj]

Profound stuff! Yes and amen!

[@hellodaio]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this video and your channel. God bless you!

[@metruthmusic]

Wow, thank you for this!! I’ve really been trying to condition myself to write more congregational songs (for church/during the worship set) but this video has been an encouragement to be real with the sound/songs that naturally flow out. Like it’s okay to not be congregational, the spirit can move in the vibey, weird, folky tones too!

[@alysonparker2207]

This is probably my favorite vlogs besides the different missions you guys do. I appreciate that you acknowledge that the whole creative process, from start, to "writers" block, to finish is all worship! I'm so EXCITED to see the future of Set Sail and those it has and will inspire!

[@TheMrMKultra]

EXACTLY! Thanks be to God for this message!

[@2ndBirth]

That was inspirational and encouraging. God bless.

[@nadiafrias4264]

You have really inspired me. Even when I'm not in music ministry all that you do inspires me in someway especially on media . When I found your music it changed my perception of Christian music in so many ways, thank you for all that you do. God bless R&R 🙌

[@tatycohen]

Yes! God gave you the new sound I was looking for

[@cdannyf]

Love your music, how all the lyrics are always about Jesus and glorifying him is simply amazing. Hopefully someday you guys come to Tampa Florida U.S. !!!

[@Theoartizt]

Brother Jonathan! I am so happy that I watched this video and that I watched all your blogs on Japan. The things I have heard from your videos relate to what God has given me. So thank you so much for your encouraging words God bless you!

[@billtackett8217]

PREACH, Jonathan! PREACH!!!!!

[@fabianvanderelst9643]

Don't know if anyone cares, but I used to listen to metal as well, before I rediscovered the Lord. I used to listen to some really heavy stuff. But when I rediscovered the Lord, I thought that that might not be a good idea, so I started to listen to folk, blues, jazz, indie, indierock, funk and many, many other genres. I sometimes return to some prog instrumental metal though, but the positive sounding ones. :)

[@theresejose4936]

People need to hear this more. Thank you for speaking about this. Looking forward to the next ones :)

[@deborahleal9992]

"Created to create". That's so true and inspiring. Thank you for this video! God bless you

[@chrisvandekamp7862]

So much truth in this. Thank you encouraging me to be creative for God!

[@mmihkelsoo8449]

I love you touched on this topic! Thanks for this! I totally agree with you. As a street dancer myself I am hoping to be able to use street dance for worship in some way. It was inspiring getting to know how Rivers & Robots came to be. Many blessings :)

[@MagnifyStudio]

That's awesome! Go for it!

[@derlowe3442]

Great words! It is so good to hear from other people, that they have same thoughts on creativity and worship! Lets change the world with Gods creativity!!! :)

[@MagnifyStudio]

Yeah! Let's do it :)

[@prislealv]

Thanks for hear the voice of God and create Rivers and Robots, since 2015 your music have been a instrument of God reaally strong God has been speaking to my heart about worship, creativity, gratefullness, and about him, about his heart! through the music, lyrics and heart of worship of rivers and robots 🌿

[@Three2Anh]

This has got to be my favorite video from you guys yet! Ever since I found you guys on youtube, I've been finding more and more christian creatives in Philly and it's really opened my eyes to how diverse worship can be. Philly is also a huge live music scene so I'm hoping to go to more live concerts. God is doing something so new and exciting. Thanks a bunch for making this video!!

[@MagnifyStudio]

Thank you Anh! Yeah God is doing something awesome at the moment. He seems to be raising up a worship from all over the world, it's great to be a small part of it! :)

[@Go2God]

I mean words cannot express how grateful I am for the worship music i have just recently discovered in Rivers and Robots. I completely agree that christian artist should think out of the box and get away from cookie cutter sounds. I for one seem to lose Interest with music that's too "common". I wish this wasn't so..it should be all about the lyrics..but im designed different. I like change. Rivers and Robots is one of the few. and at the very top actually that I can listen to All day long.🎶.for many reasons but the less obvious reason is that the songs like the lyrics and Melodys are so... honest some how ..just like a prayers to our Heavenly Father. I love to hear public praying that's just not trying to speak "Christianeeze "and is not about impressing anyone but God. It's evident when you hear that type of prayer. I pray for more like Rivers and Robots to arrive on scene. It's true we as Christians should lead in creativity as our own Dad is The Master Creator! 🌌☝

[@SoulfulCommute]

This is really good video. It serves as confirmation as well that it's okay to be original enough for the world to possibly turn to us for inspiration. Keep this up. God Bless

[@jedricktagarino]

i’ve been giving up on making youtube videos, but i’ll continue to do so, because it’s for Jesus!

[@KGnemo4_13]

Awesome message. Yes, we sometimes have this narrow vision about worship. I went to a festival where many different countries were worshipping God and man its awesome how different they worship. Definitely an encouraging message thanks jon!

[@MagnifyStudio]

Thanks! Yeah that’s amazing. I love hearing worship from different nations!

[@pearl_squared]

Thank you so much for your ministry and work. It is so nourishing to my soul.

[@19823007]

Many powerful thoughts, statements, and ideas! Thank you for this!

[@monique_pryce]

Great message!

[@natetorres2451]

I needed this thank you sooooo much!!! keep inspiring and know that you are being heard !!

[@deborahbate7064]

Really enjoyed this. Great empowerment! Created to create.

[@malachidurham3177]

Thank you, seriously needed this!

[@thnrrtr]

Hey brother thanks for your music. God Bless you. It has helped me through some dark times. Don't stop. Love from the Philippines :)

[@Ezriella]

Really great message. Thank you for sharing!

[@evelynsilvaarce4007]

thank youuu!!! really helpful advises!! i needed to hear this! God bless you :)

[@jacquelinemanrique9634]

Wow! This video is so good!

[@danielolumese9083]

This blessed me so much Thanks for this vid

[@alwinramoa]

Awsomeeee

[@JosiahGennell]

Amen!! Thanks man

[@Vadlife]

That's pretty cool. I love metal but also open to other genres as well. Great vlog!

[@MagnifyStudio]

Thanks man!

[@codeninja100]

Amen this is awesome advice! As an animator I’ve been wanting to find a way to use my talents for Jesus. Thanks for the motivation 👍

[@Stormweasel]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💘🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tuanyrodrigues3765]

Amazing advices

[@manuka1653]

this is so good

[@fifizeal5691]

Thanks a lot!

[@fifizeal5691]

Created to create! OHHHHhhhh my Gosh! I so resonate with so much of what you are saying! Keep on saying the truth! Setting the captive artists free to truly worship and be what God has made them! Gcina (Cape Town)

[@fifizeal5691]

I have just listened to this again... downloaded it and shared it. This is totally my vibe!

[@ijctabs]

Yaaaas! Creativity! 🙌🏽 I know you referred more to music, but what apps do you use for your album art or how do you come up with the art? I make the PowerPoint presentations for church and I like looking up ideas on google and going from there. But I like using Canva. I don’t know much about adobe lol

[@MagnifyStudio]

I use the Adobe suite. Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign etc. But Canva is really great for that kind of thing!

[@kingateamlight]

nice vlog music

[@emilioparedes4080]

Please Can you put Spanish subtitles in your video

[@renenieuwburg]

You're musician and music is your art. But please don't limit creative worship to that. Worship is something that can be part of all parts of life, all forms our love for Christ can take. I believe our Christian communities are too often just hopelessly boring, not creative at all.

[@MagnifyStudio]

Yeah, we're passionate about seeing all forms of art being used as worship too. That's a big part of what our channel is about :)

[@Droptheneedle-o4o]

So true.I feel worship is very female gender orientated. I love Sleeping Giant and look forward to a warriors ❤ worship in U.S. Soon. Yet I love what You have done. I wrote a song on you tube called Beatiful Eyes by Nothing but trouble. Take a listen. Thanks David

[@pedinurse1]

I just dont understand why some people hate a more exuberant worship, why does it have to be boring, variety is best, funeral like, mondane, monotone, countryish uggggg

[@bluezy710]

You don't see it in the church because that's not the goal of worship music in the church and it shouldn't be.