This Library is a collection of sites and resources that I have found personally useful in ministry. None of these are sponsored or affiliated with The Worshiping Songwriter. This is just a collection of resources to help those in ministry.
Music
Cityalight
Contemporary worship sound, catchy singable melodies, rich and deep God glorifying lyrics. Free lead sheets, chord sheets, and lyrics.
Dan’s recommendations: Everything, but especially “Only A Holy God”, “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”, “Nothing But The Blood”
Greg Lafollette
Free lead/chord sheets for modern hymn style songs. Substantial lyrics, acoustic sound, and a great way to experience liturgy through song.
Dan’s Recommendations: “The King of Love”, “Jesus Never Fails”, “Most Merciful God”
Indelible Grace Music
Old hymns with a modern sound. Free lead sheets and chord sheets for their arrangements.
Dan’s Recommendations: “Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go”, “Thy Mercy My God”, “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”
Norton Hall Band
Modern arrangements of traditional hymns. Free lead sheets!
Dan’s Recommendations: “How Firm A Foundation”, “There Is A Fountain”, “Come Thou Fount”
Matthew Merker
Modern hymns with depth and beautiful melodies that help bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary styles.
Dan’s Recommendations: “Jesus Is Mine”, “I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)”, “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
Sovereign Grace Music
Mix of hymn arrangements and original songs all with a passion to glorify God through congregational singing.
Dan’s Recommendations: “Let Your Kingdom Come”, “Jesus Thank You”, “All Creatures Of Our God and King”
Kenny & Claire
A wonderful couple bringing new life to old hymn texts. Free chord charts and lead sheets on their website.
Dan’s Recommendations: “Are You Weary”, “Is There Peace”
Deep South Worship
The music ministry at Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain (Atlanta, GA) that takes the command “sing a new song” to heart. They offer media and chord sheets for their original, contemporary style songs.
Dan’s Recommendations: “Holy Is Our God”, “Then and Now”, “Great Is The Lord”
Michael Kravchuk Music
Free lead sheets for public domain songs and hymns. Large print is great for private lessons and children’s programs.
Dan’s Recommendations: “Silent Night”, “Amazing Grace”,
Media
Church Media Drop
Free media resources by churches for churches. Stills, motion backgrounds, themes.
Church Motion Graphics
Offers a subscription service and some free, high quality, media.
Miscellaneous
Hymns of Grace
They sell a hymnal but offer free midi accompaniment mp3s. Perfect for practicing and can substitute for live accompaniment if you are in need.