God is Able
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God Is Able is the twentieth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church
. It was recorded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Australia by Reuben Morgan
, Darlene Zschech
and the Hillsong Worship Team on 7 November 2010. Most of the songs were written by Reuben Morgan
, Ben Fielding and Dylan Thomas. Other songwriters include Darlene Zschech
, Joel Houston
, Harrison Wood, Jill McCloghry, Sam Knock, Joel Davies, Jason Ingram and Chris Tomlin
. A collection of fresh sounds and inspiring new congregational anthems is the stage for God Is Able, an offering of worship, a night of passionate praise recorded by the Hillsong team in the hopes that it would bless the Body of Christ.
(* = Tracks only on Deluxe CD)
Songwriter Interviews:
Acoustic Worktapes:
Songwriters:
Frontline Singers:
Creative Director:
Worship Pastor:
Hillsong Senior Pastors:
This Special version of the traditional hymn "It is Well with My Soul" was recorded to aid the victims of the 2011 Queensland Floods in Australia, with all the proceeds from the sale of this single going to the Queensland Flood Relief Effort. The song was recorded in Sydney, Australia in three days, mixed in England overnight and finally master in Los Angeles, California before being release for sale on iTunes the following weekend. The single features Darlene Zschech
as lead vocal with a new added bridge composed by Reuben Morgan
and Ben Fielding.
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
. It was recorded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Australia by Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
, Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
and the Hillsong Worship Team on 7 November 2010. Most of the songs were written by Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
, Ben Fielding and Dylan Thomas. Other songwriters include Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, Joel Houston
Joel Houston
Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
, Harrison Wood, Jill McCloghry, Sam Knock, Joel Davies, Jason Ingram and Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin
Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many...
. A collection of fresh sounds and inspiring new congregational anthems is the stage for God Is Able, an offering of worship, a night of passionate praise recorded by the Hillsong team in the hopes that it would bless the Body of Christ.
Track listing (CD)
Song | Author | Worship Leader | Supporting Vocal | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rise | Joel Houston | Joel Houston Joel Houston Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church.... |
Jad Gillies & Sheila Mpofu | 6:01 |
With Us | Reuben Morgan & Dylan Thomas | Jad Gillies | Annie Garratt | 4:41 |
Unending Love | Jill McCloghry & Sam Knock | Annie Garratt & Jad Gillies | Sheila Mpofu | 6:20 |
The Lost Are Found | Sam Knock & Ben Fielding | Ben Fielding | Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... , Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... , Matt Crocker, & Joel Houston Joel Houston Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church.... |
8:33 |
God Is Able | Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... |
Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... |
4:40 / 5:13 (DVD) |
The Difference | Joel Davies & Ben Fielding | Jonathan Douglass (JD) | Joel Houston Joel Houston Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church.... , Sheila Mpofu & Jad Gillies |
3:48 |
Alive In Us | Reuben Morgan & Jason Ingram | Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... |
Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... |
4:31 |
You Are More | Harrison J. Wood | Chantel Norman | Matt Crocker | 5:47 |
Narrow Road | Braden Lang | Dave Ware | Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... |
4:45 |
My Heart Is Overwhelmed | Dylan Thomas | Ben Fielding | Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... |
5:11 |
Cry Of The Broken | Darlene Zschech | Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... (Solo by Darlene Zschech with Piano, String & Acoustic Accompaniment) |
None | 3:55 |
Go* | Matt Crocker | Roman Kasevich, Jad Gillies, & JD | Joel Houston Joel Houston Joel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church.... |
4:24 |
Awakening* | Reuben Morgan & Chris Tomlin | Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won... & Jill McCloghry |
Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... & Dave Ware |
6:05 |
(* = Tracks only on Deluxe CD)
Track listing (DVD/Blu-Ray)
- "Rise"
- "The Difference"
- "With Us"
- "Unending Love"
- "Alive In Us"
- "Narrow Road"
- "My Heart Is Overwhelmed"
- "Cry Of The Broken"
- "Awakening"
- "God In Everything"
- "You Are More"
- "The Lost Are Found"
- "God Is Able"
- "Go"
- "Yours Forever"
Bonus Features
Acoustic Bonus Songs:- "God Is Able"
- "The Lost Are Found"
- "My Heart Is Overwhelmed"
Songwriter Interviews:
- "Rise" - Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
- "With Us"
- "The Lost Are Found" - Ben Fielding
- "God Is Able" - Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
& Ben Fielding - "The Difference"
- "Alive in Us" - Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
- "Cry of the Broken" - Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
- "Awakening" - Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
Acoustic Worktapes:
- "Rise"
- "With Us"
- "Unending Love"
- "The Lost Are Found"
- "God Is Able"'
- "The Difference"
- "Alive in Us"
- "You Are More"
- "Narrow Road"
- "My Heart Is Overwhelmed"
- "Cry of the Broken"
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard 200 | 35 |
U.S. Billboard Christian Albums | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Digital Albums | 9 |
U.S. iTunes Top Chart | 7 |
ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart (Australia) | 3 |
Personnel
Worship Leaders:- Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
- Senior Worship Leader, Senior Lead Vocal, Songwriter - Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
- Worship Pastor, Senior Worship Leader, Songwriter - Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
- Worship Leader, Backing Vocal, Songwriter - Ben Fielding - Worship Leader, Backing Vocal, Songwriter
- Jad Gillies - Worship Leader, Backing Vocal
- Annie Garrett - Worship Leader, Backing Vocal
- Jonathan Douglass (JD) - Worship Leader, Backing Vocal
- Dave Ware - Worship Leader, Backing Vocal
- Jill McCloghry - Worship Leader, Songwriter
- Matt Crocker - Worship Leader (DVD only)
- Chantel Norman - Worship Leader
Songwriters:
- Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
- Songs: "With Us", "God Is Able", "Alive in Us", "God In Everything" & "Awakening" - Joel HoustonJoel HoustonJoel Timothy Houston is a musician, songwriter and pastor, best known as leader of the Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United, the youth worship band of Hillsong Church....
- Song: "Rise" - Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
- Song "Cry of the Broken" - Ben Fielding - Songs: "The Lost are Found", "God is Able", "The Difference" & "God In Everything"
- Dylan Thomas - Songs: "With Us" & "My Heart Is Overwhelmed"
- Sam Knock - Songs: "Unending Love" & "The Lost are Found"
- Joel Davies - Song: "The Difference"
- Braden Lang - Song: " Narrow Road"
- Jill McCloghry - Song: "Unending Love"
- Harrison J. Wood - Song: "You Are More"
- Jason Ingram - Song: "Alive In Us"
Frontline Singers:
- Matt Crocker
- Sam Knock
- Eric Liljero
- Sheila Mpofu
- Dean Ussher
- Peter Wilson
- Esther Volstad
Creative Director:
- Joel Houston
Worship Pastor:
- Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
Hillsong Senior Pastors:
- Brian HoustonBrian Houston (pastor)Brian Houston is a pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. He is currently the Senior Pastor at Hillsong Church which has locations in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, London, Cape Town, Kiev, Germany, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm and New York City. He was also the National President of Australian...
- Bobbie HoustonBobbie HoustonBobbie Houston is a Pentecostal Christian pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. Bobbie Houston and her husband Brian founded the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.-Biography:...
Trivia
- An extended version of the song 'Cry of the Broken' written by Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
also appears on Darlene's latest solo album 'You Are Love' released September 2011. - The song 'God in Everything' sung by Matt Crocker is on the DVD, but is not featured on the CD.
- The text 'God is Able' featured on the cover was handmade.
- The songs 'Awakening' and 'Go' are also featured on the latest Hillsong UnitedHillsong UnitedThe Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
album AftermathAftermath (Hillsong United album)Aftermath is the second studio album by Australian Contemporary Christian band Hillsong United. Production for the album began in March 2010 at Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia. The album was formerly known as This Means Love...
. The song Awakening was written by Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
& Chris TomlinChris TomlinChristopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many...
together and was originally recorded by the Passion Worship Band, led by Chris Tomlin. - This is the 20th album in the annual 'Hillsong Live' album series.
September
- 2 September. - Stavanger, Norway
- 3 September. - Oslo, Norway ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GnFs2stmh8 )
- 4 September. - Stockholm, Sweden
- 6 September. - Kolding, Denmark
- 7 September. - Hamburg, Germany ( http://www.cvents.de/hillsong-live-hamburg_1140_1197.html )
- 8 September. - Hague, Netherlands
- 10 September. - Madrid, Spain ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0HX5brAi7c )
- 13 September. - Zagreb, Croatia
- 14 September. - Ruzomberok, Slovakia
- 15 September. - Leipzig, Germany ( http://www.cvents.de/hillsong-live-leipzig_1140_1201.html )
- 16 September. - Sindelfingen, Germany ( http://www.cvents.de/hillsong-live-sindelfingen_1140_1183.html )
- 17 September. - Minden, Germany ( http://www.cvents.de/hillsong-live-minden_1140_1182.html )
November/December
- 18 November. - Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 19 November. - Chicago, Illinois
- 20 November. - Springfield, Missouri
- 22 November. - Little Rock, Arkansas
- 26 November. - Orlando, Florida
- 29 November. - Houston, TX
- 1 December. - Dallas, TX
- 3 December. - Tucson, Arizona
- 5 December. - Los Angeles, California
It is Well with My Soul (Special Hillsong Live Single - 2011)
Track Listing:- It is Well with My Soul (Traditional Hymn: Horatio Spafford & Philip Bliss, Added New Bridge: Reuben MorganReuben MorganReuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
& Ben Fielding) - Worship Leader: Darlene ZschechDarlene ZschechDarlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, b. Jad Gillies & Ben Fielding
This Special version of the traditional hymn "It is Well with My Soul" was recorded to aid the victims of the 2011 Queensland Floods in Australia, with all the proceeds from the sale of this single going to the Queensland Flood Relief Effort. The song was recorded in Sydney, Australia in three days, mixed in England overnight and finally master in Los Angeles, California before being release for sale on iTunes the following weekend. The single features Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
as lead vocal with a new added bridge composed by Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
and Ben Fielding.