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'''Brian Doerksen''' is a ] ] ] and ] from ]. For many years he was part of the ] as well as Vineyard Music Group. In that context he has been extremely influential in the area of ] worship music. He has been a featured worship leader on many Vineyard worship CDs and has also taught extensively on worship leading and song writing. Brian's worship recordings have been known for their cutting edge production and arranging, helping lead the way to a whole new level of professionalism and quality in the area of contemporary worship. At the same time, this quality does not come at the expense of the worship and his desire to lead worshipers into the presence of God.
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'''Brian Robert Doerksen''' is a Canadian ] singer-songwriter and ] from ].
Doerksen has written numerous worship songs, including ''Refiner's Fire'', ''Faithful One'', ''Come Now is the Time to Worship,'' ''Hope of the Nations,'', ''Holy God'', and ''Today (As For Me and My House)''.


==Early life==
More recently Brian Doerksen has been producing worship music through Integrity's Hosanna Music, including his "You Shine" (]), "Today" (]), "Live In Europe" (]) and "Holy God" (]).
Doerksen was a member at a local ] church in ] and graduated from the ] in 1983.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Doerksen|date=October 16, 2013|publisher=CBN.com|url=https://www1.cbn.com/music/brian-doerksen|accessdate=March 23, 2021}}</ref> In his early twenties, he joined the staff of the Langley Vineyard Christian Fellowship and spent several years there as the worship pastor in the late 1980s and early 1990s.


==Musical career==
Brian Doerksen has received several during his career including awards in 2006 for ''Artist of the Year'', ''Male Vocalist of the Year'' and ''Inspirational Song Of The Year''.


For many years Doerksen was part of the ] as well as Vineyard Music Group. In that context he has been extremely influential in the area of ] ]. He was a featured worship leader on many Vineyard worship CDs and has also taught extensively on worship leading and songwriting. Doerksen's worship recordings are known for their high production values and quality songwriting.
==Discography==
===Vineyard music albums===


Notable songs written by Doerksen include: "Refiner's Fire" (1990), "Light the Fire Again" (1994), "Come Now is the Time to Worship" (1998), "Faithful One" (2002), "Hope of the Nations," (2003), and "Today (As For Me and My House)" (2008). Some of these songs have been covered by a number of artists including the ] and ].
*''Changed by Your Glory'' (1989)
*''Your Kingdom Come'' (1990)
*''Jesus Alone'' (1991)
*''Worship Festival Live'' (1992)
*''In Deiner Gegenwart Vol 1 & 2'' (1993)
*''Light the Fire Again'' (1994)
*''Father’s House'' (1994)
*''Winds of Worship 4'' (1995)
*''Isn't He'' (1995)
*''Winds of Worship 5'' (1996)
*''Faithful Father'' (1996)
*''Winds of Worship 8'' (1997)
*''Come, Now is the Time'' (1998)
*''Intimacy'' (1998)
*'']'' (1999)
*''God is Love'' (2000)
*''Rise Up Europe'' (2000)
*''Believe'' (2000)
*''Change Me on the Inside'' (2001)
*''Come and Follow'' (2001)
*''Love Abbotsford Live'' (2001)
*''All I Need'' (2002)


More recently, Doerksen has been producing worship music through ] ], including his albums ''You Shine'' (2002), ''Today'' (2004), ''Live in Europe'' (2005), ''Holy God'' (2006) and ''It's Time'' (2008).
===Solo albums===
*''You Shine'' (2002)
*''Today'' (2004) (also available is a companion DVD)
*''Live in Europe'' (2005)
*''Holy God'' (2006)


Doerksen received a ] ] in 2003, only the second Canadian to be so honoured. He has also won a string of ] during his career including four in 2005, among them: ''Artist of the Year'', ''Praise And Worship Album of the Year'' and ''Praise And Worship Song of the Year''. Three more Covenant Awards followed in 2006, and a further six in 2007. In 2008 he won a ] for the album '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://canadianchristianity.com/connecting-heart-interview-brian-doerksen-1555/ |title=(News) ''Brian Doerksen: connecting with the heart of worship'' |last=Coggins |first=Jim |date=July 2008 |publisher=Canadian Christianity |access-date=November 6, 2017}}</ref>
==Awards==
===GMA Canada Covenant Awards<ref> http://www.gmacanada.ca </ref> ===
*''Male Vocalist Of The Year'' (2005)
*''Praise and Worship Album Of The Year'' (2005)
*''Special Events Compilation Of The Year (Sea to Sea:Filled With Your Glory)'' (2005)
*''Praise and Worship Song Of The Year'' (2005)
*''Instrumental Album of the Year'' (2005)
*''Male Vocalist Of The Year'' (2006)
*''Artist Of The Year'' (2006)
*''Inspirational song of the year'' (2006)


Doerksen collaborated on a musical titled ''Prodigal God''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prodigal-god.com/ |title=Home |website=prodigal-god.com}}</ref> with playwright and worship pastor Christopher Greco. The production had its debut performance in February 2010 in Vancouver, before going on tour.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://canadianchristianity.com/prodigal-god-hit-stage-3431/ |title=(News) ''Prodigal God to hit the stage'' |last=Coggins |first=Jim |date=September 2009 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |publisher=Canadian Christianity}}</ref>
==External link==

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==Ministry==
Doerksen served as one of two co-pastors along with Dean Richmond, Janine Richmond, Irv Esau, and Karin Esau at an interdenominational church they started on Mother's Day 2006, called ''The Bridge'' in Abbotsford. This church met in ]. Doerksen was a teaching and worship arts pastor and oversaw the church's growing team of worship leaders.

Doerksen led ]'s School of Worship Arts starting in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://old.prairie.edu/news/brian_doerksen |title=Brian Doerksen to Lead School of Worship Arts at Prairie |publisher=Prairie.edu |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107112634/http://old.prairie.edu/news/brian_doerksen |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Personal life==

Doerksen married his high school sweetheart in 1984. The couple have six children, four daughters and two sons. His sons both have ]. The family resides in ], Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.briandoerksen.com/about/biography.html |title=Brian Doerksen's official biography |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516045158/http://www.briandoerksen.com/about/biography.html |archive-date=May 16, 2007 |access-date=May 19, 2007}}</ref>

== Discography ==

'''Vineyard Music albums'''
* ''Changed by Your Glory'' (1989)
* ''Hear Our Cry'' (1990)
* ''We Behold You'' (1990)
* ''Your Kingdom Come'' (1990)
* ''Jesus Alone'' (1991)
* ''Save Us Oh God'' (1991)
* ''Worship Festival Live'' (1992)
* ''In Deiner Gegenwart Vol 1 & 2'' (1993)
*''Winds of Worship 1 (1994)''
*''Winds of Worship 2 (1994)''
* ''Light the Fire Again'' (1994)
* ''Father's House'' (1995, review<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Butler |first=Jayne |date=December 1, 1995 |title=(Review) ''Father's House'' |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Brian_Doerksen/Fathers_House/18309/ |journal=] |issue=30 |access-date=October 25, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''Winds of Worship 4'' (1995)
* ''Isn't He'' (1995, review<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Cummings |first=Tony |date=December 1, 1995 |title=(Review) ''Isn't He: Acoustic Worship'' |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Brian_Doerksen/Isnt_He_Acoustic_Worship/7826/ |journal=] |issue=30 |access-date=October 25, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''Winds of Worship 5'' (1996)
*''Winds of Worship 6 (1996)''
* ''Faithful Father'' (1996)
* ''Winds of Worship 8'' (1997)
* ''Come Now is the Time/Winds Of Worship 12'' (1998)
* ''Father'' (1998)
* ''Intimacy'' (1998)
* '']'' (1999)
* ''God is Love'' (2000)
* ''Rise Up Europe'' (2000)
* ''Believe'' (2000)
* ''Change Me on the Inside'' (2001)
* ''Love Abbotsford Live'' (2001)
* ''All I Need'' (2002)
'''Kingsway Music albums'''
* ''Come and Follow (with Andy Park)'' (2001, review<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Croft|first=Philip|date=July 4, 2001|title=(Review) ''Brian Doerksen, Andy Park – Come And Follow''|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Brian_Doerksen_Andy_Park/Come_And_Follow/3392/|journal=]|issue=64|access-date=October 25, 2008}}</ref>)
'''Love Abbotsford Association albums'''
* ''Love Abbotsford'' (2001)

'''Integrity Music albums'''
* ''You Shine'' (2002, reviews<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2002/youshine.html |title=(Review) ''You Shine'' |last=Breimeier |first=Russ |publisher=Christianity Today |access-date=October 12, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Kirk |first=Trevor |date=July 4, 2002 |title=(Review) ''You Shine'' |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Brian_Doerksen/You_Shine/5749/ |journal=] |issue=70 |access-date=October 25, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''Today'' (2004, review<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2004/doerksentoday.html |title=(Review) ''Today'' |last=Breimeier |first=Russ |publisher=Christianity Today |access-date=October 12, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''Live in Europe'' (2005, review<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/liveineurope.html |title=(Review) ''Live in Europe'' |last=Farias |first=Andree |publisher=Christianity Today |access-date=October 12, 2008}}</ref>)
* '']'' (2006, review<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2007/holygod.html |title=(Review) ''Holy God'' |last=Farias |first=Andree |date=March 2007 |publisher=Christianity Today |access-date=October 12, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''It's Time'' (2008, review<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2008/itstime.html |title=(Review) ''It's Time'' |last=Farias |first=Andree |publisher=Christianity Today |access-date=October 17, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''Level Ground'' (2010)
'''Shining Rose/Indie solo albums'''
* ''Grateful'' (2017) – nominated for a 2019 Juno Award<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://junoawards.ca/nominees/printer-friendly/ |title=Printer-Friendly Nominees & Winners |website=The JUNO Awards |access-date=March 12, 2019 |archive-date=April 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423141221/https://junoawards.ca/nominees/printer-friendly/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* ''The Heart of Christmas'' (2019)
* ''Hymns For Life'' (2021)
'''EPs'''
* ''Everlasting Arms'' (2020)

'''Books'''
* ''The Brian Doerksen Guitar Songbook'' (2004, includes a DVD)
* ''Make Love, Make War: NOW is the Time to Worship'' (David C. Cook, 2009)

'''Songs in other projects'''
* '']'', "Refiner's Fire" and "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship" (1999)
* '']'', "Light the Fire Again" (2000)
* '']'', "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)" ] & Brian Doerksen (2001)
* iWorship, ''Double CD'', "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship", "You Shine", "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)" (Integrity, 2002)
* ''Real Men Worship'', "Come Now Is The Time To Worship" (Integrity, 2003)
* iWorship: ''Next'', "Refiner's Fire" (Integrity, 2004)
* '']'', "Today" (CMC, 2004)
* '']'', "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)" (2004)
* '']'', "I See the Cross" (CMC, 2005)
* '']'', "Today" (CMC, 2006)
* Canadian Bible Society centennial CD: ''Good News Celebration'', "Fortress 144" (CMC, 2006)
* ''Maximum Worship – Canada's Top 25 Worship Songs'', "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship" (Hosanna, 2006)
* '']'', "When You Shepherd Me" (CMC, 2006)
* ''YourMusicZone.com #1s'', "Holy God" (CMC, 2007)
* '']'', "When You Shepherd Me" (CMC, 2007)
* iWorship: ''24:7'', "Holy God" (2007)
* ''Maximum Worship Blue – Canada's Top 25 Worship Songs'', "Holy God", "Faithful One" and "Refiner's Fire" (Hosanna, 2007)
* ''Sea to Sea: The Voice of Creation'', "Holy God" (CMC, 2007)
* Celtic Worship Live From Ireland: ''Hope of the Nations'', "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)", "You Surround Me", "You Shine", "Faithful One" with ], "It Is Well" (Integrity, 2007)
* ''Worship '09'', "Holy God" (Promise Keepers Canada / Integrity, 2008)
* '']'', "Today (As For Me and My House)" (CMC, 2008)
* ''Maximum Worship Christmas'', "You Shine" (Hosanna, 2008)
* '']'', "You Alone" (2009)

'''Video'''
* ''Today'' (2004, review<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Brian_Doerksen/Today/11678/ |title=(Review) ''Today'' |last=Honeyman |first=Lins |date=December 1, 2004 |publisher=] |access-date=November 9, 2008}}</ref>)
* ''Level Ground'' (2010)

==Awards and recognition==
'''] ]'''
* 2003 International Award<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201160613/http://www.briandoerksen.com/news/award.html |date=December 1, 2008 }}. Retrieved September 23, 2008.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.canadianchristianity.com/cgi-bin/bc.cgi?bc/bccn/0603/painful |title=(News) ''Painful times helped produce award-winning music'' |last=Fleck |first=Peter |date=June 2003 |publisher=Canadian Christianity |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030712203354/http://www.canadianchristianity.com/cgi-bin/bc.cgi?bc%2Fbccn%2F0603%2Fpainful |archive-date=July 12, 2003 |access-date=November 9, 2008}}</ref>

'''] ]'''
* 2005 Male Vocalist of the Year
* 2005 Praise And Worship Album of the Year: ''Today''
* 2005 Special Events/Compilation of the Year: '']''
* 2005 Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Today" (written with Sandra Gage)
* 2006 Male Vocalist of the Year
* 2006 Artist of the Year
* 2006 Inspirational Song of the Year: "When You Shepherd Me"
* 2007 Artist of the Year
* 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year
* 2007 Album of the Year: ''Holy God''
* 2007 Praise and Worship Album of the Year: ''Holy God''
* 2007 Song of the Year: "Holy God"
* 2007 Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Holy God"
* 2009 Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "It's Time For The Reign Of God" (written with Steve Mitchinson)<ref>Brian Doerksen also received five other 2009 GMAC nominations, for: Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year: ''It's Time'', Praise And Worship Album of the Year: ''It's Time'', and Praise and Worship Song of the Year: "You Alone" (written with ] and Travis Thuro). {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121004813/http://www.gmacanada.ca/go/site/news/C45 |date=January 21, 2007 }}. Retrieved October 25, 2009.</ref>
* 2011 Four awards, including: Special Events/Compilation of the Year: ''Prodigal God'', Praise And Worship Album of the Year: ''Level Ground'', Music DVD of the Year: ''Level Ground: The Live Experience'', and Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Welcome To The Level Ground" (written with ])
* 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://threehillscapital.com/news/5145-brian-doerksen-receives-lifetime-achievement-award|title = Brian Doerksen receives Lifetime Achievement Award| date=November 19, 2014 }}</ref>
* 2019 Inspirational Album of the Year: "Grateful" <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crowdmusic.com/portfolio-item/brian-doerksen/|title = Brian Doerksen – Crowd Music}}</ref>

''']'''
* ]: "Holy God"

'''Praise Awards'''
* 2001 Best Worship Project: ]

'''Shai Awards''' (formerly The Vibe Awards)
* 2004 nominee, Artist of the Year
* 2004 nominee, Male Soloist of the Year
* 2005 Male Soloist of the Year
* 2005 Worship Album of the Year: ''Today''


==References== ==References==
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* {{Cite web |url=http://canadianchristianity.com/entertainment/music/connecting-heart-interview-brian-doerksen/ |title=(News) ''Connecting with the heart: An interview with Brian Doerksen'' |last=Coggins |first=Jim |date=May 8, 2008 |publisher=Canadian Christianity |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123121939/http://canadianchristianity.com/entertainment/music/connecting-heart-interview-brian-doerksen/ |archive-date=November 23, 2011 |access-date=November 9, 2008}}
* {{Cite web |url=http://canadianchristianity.com/entertainment/music/songs-lament-interview-brian-doerksen-part-2/ |title=(News) ''Songs of Lament: An interview with Brian Doerksen, Part II'' |last=Coggins |first=Jim |date=May 15, 2008 |publisher=Canadian Christianity |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603193806/http://canadianchristianity.com/entertainment/music/songs-lament-interview-brian-doerksen-part-2/ |archive-date=June 3, 2012 |access-date=November 9, 2008}}


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Canadian Christian singer-songwriter

Brian Doerksen
Brian DoerksenBrian Doerksen
Background information
Born1965 (age 59–60)
OriginAbbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
GenresChristian, contemporary worship music
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1989 (1989)–present
LabelsIntegrity Music
Websitebriandoerksen.com
Musical artist

Brian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Early life

Doerksen was a member at a local Mennonite Brethren church in British Columbia and graduated from the Mennonite Educational Institute in 1983. In his early twenties, he joined the staff of the Langley Vineyard Christian Fellowship and spent several years there as the worship pastor in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Musical career

For many years Doerksen was part of the Vineyard Churches as well as Vineyard Music Group. In that context he has been extremely influential in the area of contemporary Christian worship music. He was a featured worship leader on many Vineyard worship CDs and has also taught extensively on worship leading and songwriting. Doerksen's worship recordings are known for their high production values and quality songwriting.

Notable songs written by Doerksen include: "Refiner's Fire" (1990), "Light the Fire Again" (1994), "Come Now is the Time to Worship" (1998), "Faithful One" (2002), "Hope of the Nations," (2003), and "Today (As For Me and My House)" (2008). Some of these songs have been covered by a number of artists including the Oslo Gospel Choir and Phillips, Craig & Dean.

More recently, Doerksen has been producing worship music through Integrity's Hosanna Music, including his albums You Shine (2002), Today (2004), Live in Europe (2005), Holy God (2006) and It's Time (2008).

Doerksen received a Gospel Music Association Dove Award in 2003, only the second Canadian to be so honoured. He has also won a string of Covenant Awards during his career including four in 2005, among them: Artist of the Year, Praise And Worship Album of the Year and Praise And Worship Song of the Year. Three more Covenant Awards followed in 2006, and a further six in 2007. In 2008 he won a Juno Award for the album Holy God.

Doerksen collaborated on a musical titled Prodigal God with playwright and worship pastor Christopher Greco. The production had its debut performance in February 2010 in Vancouver, before going on tour.

Ministry

Doerksen served as one of two co-pastors along with Dean Richmond, Janine Richmond, Irv Esau, and Karin Esau at an interdenominational church they started on Mother's Day 2006, called The Bridge in Abbotsford. This church met in Matsqui Village. Doerksen was a teaching and worship arts pastor and oversaw the church's growing team of worship leaders.

Doerksen led Prairie Bible Institute's School of Worship Arts starting in September 2014.

Personal life

Doerksen married his high school sweetheart in 1984. The couple have six children, four daughters and two sons. His sons both have fragile X syndrome. The family resides in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Discography

Vineyard Music albums

  • Changed by Your Glory (1989)
  • Hear Our Cry (1990)
  • We Behold You (1990)
  • Your Kingdom Come (1990)
  • Jesus Alone (1991)
  • Save Us Oh God (1991)
  • Worship Festival Live (1992)
  • In Deiner Gegenwart Vol 1 & 2 (1993)
  • Winds of Worship 1 (1994)
  • Winds of Worship 2 (1994)
  • Light the Fire Again (1994)
  • Father's House (1995, review)
  • Winds of Worship 4 (1995)
  • Isn't He (1995, review)
  • Winds of Worship 5 (1996)
  • Winds of Worship 6 (1996)
  • Faithful Father (1996)
  • Winds of Worship 8 (1997)
  • Come Now is the Time/Winds Of Worship 12 (1998)
  • Father (1998)
  • Intimacy (1998)
  • Hungry (1999)
  • God is Love (2000)
  • Rise Up Europe (2000)
  • Believe (2000)
  • Change Me on the Inside (2001)
  • Love Abbotsford Live (2001)
  • All I Need (2002)

Kingsway Music albums

  • Come and Follow (with Andy Park) (2001, review)

Love Abbotsford Association albums

  • Love Abbotsford (2001)

Integrity Music albums

  • You Shine (2002, reviews)
  • Today (2004, review)
  • Live in Europe (2005, review)
  • Holy God (2006, review)
  • It's Time (2008, review)
  • Level Ground (2010)

Shining Rose/Indie solo albums

  • Grateful (2017) – nominated for a 2019 Juno Award
  • The Heart of Christmas (2019)
  • Hymns For Life (2021)

EPs

  • Everlasting Arms (2020)

Books

  • The Brian Doerksen Guitar Songbook (2004, includes a DVD)
  • Make Love, Make War: NOW is the Time to Worship (David C. Cook, 2009)

Songs in other projects

  • WoW Worship (Blue), "Refiner's Fire" and "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship" (1999)
  • WoW Worship (Orange), "Light the Fire Again" (2000)
  • WoW Worship (Green), "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)" Brenton Brown & Brian Doerksen (2001)
  • iWorship, Double CD, "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship", "You Shine", "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)" (Integrity, 2002)
  • Real Men Worship, "Come Now Is The Time To Worship" (Integrity, 2003)
  • iWorship: Next, "Refiner's Fire" (Integrity, 2004)
  • Sea to Sea: Filled With Your Glory, "Today" (CMC, 2004)
  • WoW Worship (Red), "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)" (2004)
  • Sea to Sea: I See The Cross, "I See the Cross" (CMC, 2005)
  • 27th Annual Covenant Hits, "Today" (CMC, 2006)
  • Canadian Bible Society centennial CD: Good News Celebration, "Fortress 144" (CMC, 2006)
  • Maximum Worship – Canada's Top 25 Worship Songs, "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship" (Hosanna, 2006)
  • Sea to Sea: For Endless Days, "When You Shepherd Me" (CMC, 2006)
  • YourMusicZone.com #1s, "Holy God" (CMC, 2007)
  • 28th Annual Covenant Hits, "When You Shepherd Me" (CMC, 2007)
  • iWorship: 24:7, "Holy God" (2007)
  • Maximum Worship Blue – Canada's Top 25 Worship Songs, "Holy God", "Faithful One" and "Refiner's Fire" (Hosanna, 2007)
  • Sea to Sea: The Voice of Creation, "Holy God" (CMC, 2007)
  • Celtic Worship Live From Ireland: Hope of the Nations, "Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)", "You Surround Me", "You Shine", "Faithful One" with Kathryn Scott, "It Is Well" (Integrity, 2007)
  • Worship '09, "Holy God" (Promise Keepers Canada / Integrity, 2008)
  • GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection, "Today (As For Me and My House)" (CMC, 2008)
  • Maximum Worship Christmas, "You Shine" (Hosanna, 2008)
  • Find Me/Blessed Are the Lost Ones, "You Alone" (2009)

Video

  • Today (2004, review)
  • Level Ground (2010)

Awards and recognition

Gospel Music Association Dove Award

  • 2003 International Award

GMA Canada Covenant Awards

  • 2005 Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 2005 Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Today
  • 2005 Special Events/Compilation of the Year: Sea to Sea: Filled With Your Glory
  • 2005 Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Today" (written with Sandra Gage)
  • 2006 Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 2006 Artist of the Year
  • 2006 Inspirational Song of the Year: "When You Shepherd Me"
  • 2007 Artist of the Year
  • 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 2007 Album of the Year: Holy God
  • 2007 Praise and Worship Album of the Year: Holy God
  • 2007 Song of the Year: "Holy God"
  • 2007 Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Holy God"
  • 2009 Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "It's Time For The Reign Of God" (written with Steve Mitchinson)
  • 2011 Four awards, including: Special Events/Compilation of the Year: Prodigal God, Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Level Ground, Music DVD of the Year: Level Ground: The Live Experience, and Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Welcome To The Level Ground" (written with Paul Baloche)
  • 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2019 Inspirational Album of the Year: "Grateful"

Juno Awards

Praise Awards

  • 2001 Best Worship Project: Hungry

Shai Awards (formerly The Vibe Awards)

  • 2004 nominee, Artist of the Year
  • 2004 nominee, Male Soloist of the Year
  • 2005 Male Soloist of the Year
  • 2005 Worship Album of the Year: Today

References

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