30 Worship Leaders to Know + Peter Ahn, Pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey and Author of The Weak Church

See the list below of 30 Top Worship Leaders and Artists to Know. Plus, check out my interview with PETER AHN on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 292. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is PETER AHN, founder of the Weak Church Alliance, pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey, and author of The Weak Church: Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community. Peter is also a podcaster, speaker and leadership consultant with leaders and pastors around the world. We discuss leadership today, the power of weakness as a leader, the difference between vulnerability and transparency, why humility is so powerful and needed today, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 30 Worship Leaders and Artists you should know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WONDER PROJECT and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

WONDER PROJECT

(TV STUDIO and SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE) Visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

30 Worship Artists to Know

13 Worship Leaders and Artists You May Not Know

Joe L Barnes

Jon Wilds and Jesus Image

CBC Worship

ChiChi Onyekanne

Bryan and Katie Torwalt

Red Rocks Worship

Jordan Colle

Thrive Worship and Corbin Phillips

Lakepointe Worship and George Hornok

Michael Bethany

Luke Hellenbroth and Rock Harbor Church

Gas Street Worship out of Birmingham, England

One Voice Worship Int out of Seattle

17 Worship Artists and Leaders You Probably Already Know

Brandon Lake

Forrest Frank

Phil Wickham

Matt Redman

Brooke LIgertwood

Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe

Passion Worship and Kristian Stanfill

Elevation Worship

Chris Tomlin

Crowder

Chris Kuti

Megan Woods

Christy Nockels

Matt Maher

Maverick City Music

Upper Room

Joel Houston

Hillsong United  

Hillsong Worship

Chandler Moore

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

A Playbook for Leading Gen Z with Best-Selling Author Tim Elmore + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with TIM ELMORE on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 291 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is TIM ELMORE, founder of Growing Leaders, and one of the leading experts in the world on leading the next generation. Tim has authored more than 30 books, including his most recent The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z as they disrupt the Workplace. We discuss leadership today, recruiting and retaining young leaders, shifting our own leadership habits, why he loves Gen Z, and much more. Plus, check out the Weekly Top Leadership List and Links. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to SUBSPLASH and COME AND SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

COME and SEE FOUNDATION 

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Rocks, Pebbles and Sand- great lesson and metaphor

How to think like a world class marketer with Rory Sutherland – on Shane Parrish Knowledge Project Podcast

Advice for young men from Scott Galloway and Tim Ferriss

121 Brands that matter in 2025 – from Fast Company

OpenAI says over a million people weekly talk to ChatGPT about suicide

Top 10 books for 2025 from Carey Nieuwhof

Table of 3 Leadership Model from First Baptist Church in Orlando

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

16 Charitable Orgs Worth a Year End Gift + KIVA Founder and USC Professor Jessica Jackley

A Special Giving Episode! Check out the list below of 16 Charitable Orgs worth a year end gift. And check out my interview with JESSICA JACKLEY on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 290. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JESSICA JACKLEY, co-founder of KIVA, the worlds first at scale crowdfunding platform, as well as a multiple book author, including her latest A Kids Book about Giving. Jessica is a professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business, as well as a frequent speaker and serves on multiple boards. We discuss giving vs generosity, the power of volunteering, lessons for helping parents raise generous kids, practical ways to give, being an entrepreneur, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 16 Charitable Organizations worth a year end gift. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to UNITUS and WONDER PROJECT for their partnership on this episode.

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by current NBA player for the Orlando Magic, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.  

WONDER PROJECT

An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

16 Charitable Organizations worth a Year End Gift/Donation

(**start with your local Church)

Convoy of Hope – Best in class in disaster response as well as feeding programs, with multiple programs globally focused on solving issues of hunger, and feeding children around the world. Partnering with local churches to provide disaster relief still in the Ukraine as well as Florida and other disasters in the US. 

YouVersion – primarily known for the Bible app, and now downloaded by over 1 billion people. YouVersion was launched by LifeChurch and now helps hundreds of millions around the world engage with the Scriptures.

charity: water – bringing clean drinking water to millions around the world. Scott Harrison and team have revolutionized the concept of a well run, artistically designed and powerfully delivered charitable organization. 

Alpha – an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God, allowing those outside the church to ask questions about faith. 

OneHope - (SCRIPTURE for CHILDREN) God’s Word for every child. Providing children and youth around the world with relevant Gospel messages. Over 2 billion children globally have encountered God’s Word through local churches through One Hope. 

The Bible Project – a non profit ed-tech organization and animation studio that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes and Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Young Life - been involved with Young Life since college. No one creates better experiences for teenagers and introduces the Gospel in such a compelling and loving way.

World Vision – a Christian humanitarians organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice. 

Operation Christmas Child - part of Samaritans Purse, an incredible ministry delivering boxes of joy to kids all over the world during Christmas time.

Compassion - sponsor a child. I sponsor several. I've seen their work up close in Rwanda and Ecuador and Guatemala. Your money is being stewarded well.

Help One Now – empowering families in developing countries through a business launch program, education and restorative care, using the combined gifts and talents of high capacity local leaders and entrepreneurs to end extreme poverty. 

IllumiNations -  translating the Bible for all. One billion people still live in Bible poverty with access to the Scriptures in their language. Help provide all people access to God’s Word by 2033. 

International Justice Mission – (ANTI TRAFFICKING and SLAVERY) a leading global organization that protects people in poverty from violence. Working in 16 countries globally to combat trafficking and slavery and violence against women and children. 

OPEN DOORS US - (PERSECUTED CHURCH) supporting persecuted Christians worldwide. Originating with the work of Brother Andrew, Open Doors helps those in danger with training, relief, Bible distribution and support. 

HOPE INTERNATIONAL – (MICROFINANCE) One of the leading microfinance Christian non profits in the world. HOPE International invests in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities. Providing microloans, savings services, and Biblically based training globally.

A21 – (ANTI TRAFFICKING and RESTORATION) run by Nick and Christine Caine. Restoring freedom to victims of human trafficking by training frontline professionals, operating 24/7 hotlines, building strategic partnerships, creating awareness and working with justice officials.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Leadership and Management Guru Patrick Lencioni + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with PATRICK LENCIONI on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 289 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is PATRICK LENCIONI, NYT best-selling author, founder of The Table Group, advisor to top companies, and founder of the Working Genius Assessment and books like 5 Dysfuncations of a Team, The Advantage, and Ideal Team Player. We discuss his next project, leading today, navigating self awareness, wisdom, teamwork and so much more..Plus, check out the Weekly Top Leadership List and Links. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

And get 20% off of the Working Genius Assessment ($20) by using the rate code H3 at checkout.

Special thanks to UNITUS and CONVOY OF HOPE for their partnership on this episode.

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by current NBA player for the Orlando Magic, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.  

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Jamaica hurricane relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Gen Zi is obsessed with the Humble Quarter Zip – from Fast Company  

Guide to Gen Z Slang

If I Had More Time Podcast from Eric Geiger at Mariners Church – series on Nehemiah

A Bit of Optimism Podcast episode with Simon Sinek and WD-40 former CEO Garry Ridge

New worship album from Bethel Music – We Must Respond

New Live Worship album from Gateway Worship – Greatly to Be Praised

Jesse Cole from Savannah Bananas on Front Row Seat Podcast with Ken Coleman

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Believing What God Believes about You with Pastor, Speaker and Author Ed Newton + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with ED NEWTON on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 288 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is ED NEWTON, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX, and a frequent speaker at conferences, author of the brand new book Why Not You, and host of the Why Not You Podcast. Ed is a master communicator, storyteller, and evangelist. We discuss his radio show, why Why Not You is such a powerful phrase, leadership lessons, self awareness, speaking life into others, and much more. Plus, check out the Weekly Top Leadership List and Links. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to UNITUS and FOSTER THE CITY for their partnership on this episode.

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by current NBA player for the Orlando Magic, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.  

FOSTER THE CITY

Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family around the US. Your church can be part - learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child. Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

5 Things John Maxwell does every day - Reading, Writing, Filing, Asking questions, Thinking

Why Nobody wants to be a leader anymore – from Fast Company

Disney’s tech startup accelerator is more than just accelerating

80% of US workers say their workplace is toxic and is impacting their mental health – from Monster.com

from Esther Perel- work friendships matter more than you think

Solving the World’s Greatest Problems – Special Event as part of SXSW March 12-14 in Austin, TX

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.