An understated superstar that casually moves about the musical radar, Darlene Zschech takes the accolades, the business, the recording and performing, every detail surrounding the music she writes and sings, in a steady stride.
An ordinary person made well-known by her faithful use of a God-given gift for music, Zschech is known worldwide as songwriter of contemporary worship for the Church and worship pastor at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. But everyday life and personal passions hold her attention the most: her commitment to Christ, her family and her music, young women in crisis and the impoverished around the world, her home church, and her work there. I dont take a minute of it for granted. Im a very ordinary person, saved by grace and trying to serve God to the best of my ability, and I am very overwhelmed that I would be here today.
With her second solo project for INO Records, Change Your World, Zschech takes time to explore the songs she writes on the side, my little hobby, as she calls it, her opportunity to write and record songs that reflect her life and growth.
At the same time, Change Your World conveys to the Church that it can change the world by lifting Jesus up to the nations, taking the role of being his hands and feet seriously, and encourages believers to do their part where they are planted to serve the Kingdom of God.
A response to 15 years of work with Compassion International and the upcoming Hope Rwanda, the title track Change Your World relates Zschechs desire to impact the world from where she is. "We have a great opportunity to impact a nation filled with hurt, poverty and brokenness she says.
No matter what her day or projects bring, it all comes back to worship. Knowing her priorities, Zschechs heart still beats true for the church and she values the importance of writing timely songs for the church at large.
When it comes to expressing my heart for God through music and song, I understand more about listening to what my heart wants to say and also to what the church is longing to say. This takes time, listening and meditating on the Word of God, being very present at church and not being too reflective. Offering what needs to be said and what people want to say is a great responsibility, an amazing journey, and one that I completely treasure.
heyy i love ur music and how u worship!! u inspire me sooo much! your the most amazing woman i hope to meet and sing with you someday godbless u soo much xxxxx
Dear Darlene, Thank you for the blessing you are to all Christians in the world,including me!!!God bless you in every way you could imagine!!! Constantine from Bulgaria
listened to "Call Upon His Name," instrumental mix overwhelms vocal, so couldn't make out the lyrics. the music is beautiful. is there another version I can listen to elsewhere?
Hello mrs. Darlene. This is Isaac Bradford whom you met at the gathering place in Orlando, FL. You were so gracious to speak into our family that night after the concert. What an honor it was to have met such a strong leader as yourself. I am so inspired. You do such an amazing job with your team, I'm blown away... My family and i have truly been forever changed by meeting you. I can't tell you how much we love you guys at Hillsong and your worship. Thank you for investing into our family. It meant the world to us.
Dear Darlene, I wanted to thank you with all my heart for accepting my friendship, it's truly an honor and blessing. The teachings that you ministered during our conference in Rome are blessing me each and everyday. What really touched me so deeply was when you said that Jesus is not looking at your talent... He's looking at you heart. I was so pleased and touched. For some time I had been praying to receive a supernatural talent, like many famous singers, but now I know that God is interested in my heart. I really desire to have a pure heart, a heart like King David, a heart that gives pleasure to Jesus and all those around me. You and your ministry bless our church, and many others worldwide each and everyday... and me personally, in a very special way. Glory to God and praise to the highest for all He has done for you and your ministry. I'm really looking forward to see you again in Rome or in USA when I go home. I would like to keep in contact with you, I know you have so many things to do so I'd just like to write and maybe ask your advice in some spiritual questions because I feel you have such revelation of the word and an intimate and deep knowledge of Christ. Thank you again and God bless you and your family always, Regina
