“Every worship team can benefit from Grant’s workshop. I truly believe that he brings people back to the heart and essence of what worship should be in the church. Sure, every church is different. However, his concepts and methodology bring a healthy unity to the whole team and the congregation.”
“Having our instrumentalists and singers use Grant’s techniques paid off instantly! Our congregations were engaged and participating more than ever.”
“I absolutely loved having Grant work with our student worship team. With visual illustrations, practical advice and a biblical foundation, he connected with our students immediately. I can already tell this will benefit our team for months to come.”
"Having Grant come to our church to give a workshop gave the benefits of taking our entire team to a big conference! Everyone was immediately on board.”
"I was very impressed with the quality of Grant’s teaching and his ability to immediately engage and captivate the audience. I would expect that kind of quality at a top notch worship conference, but Grant came to us!"
"We benefited greatly not only from Grant's knowledge, skill, and experience, but also from his humble spirit and his Godly attitude. We definitely plan on having More Than Music Mentor return to train us again in the near future."
"I love what Grant’s doing with More Than Music Mentor. This is extremely important stuff for ‘worship teams’ everywhere."
"Long after Grant’s talk, we continue to get comments on how Grant's demonstration sparked a real change in thinking for many of our attendees. [And] his actions off stage throughout the week displayed a priceless authenticity to the critical message he shared onstage."
"Our [music] team had the privilege of spending a couple of hours one evening with Grant, and the payoff was tenfold! ... I strongly encourage anyone who is looking to strengthen their team to consider bringing in Grant for a weekend or even just a few hours."
“Awesome... This dude is like the worship whisperer!”
"Grant Norsworthy is exceptionally gifted both as a practitioner and a teacher of the worshiping arts. As a longtime artist and worship leader myself, he has my highest recommendation.”
"I always learn so much from watching Grant lead. God has richly blessed him with the gift to draw people to God and to make musicians want to be better. Grant’s attention to detail and attentiveness to what the Spirit is doing in the room is awesome."
"Grant Norsworthy is a very gifted communicator and teacher. He’s clear and precise but also very kind and patient as an instructor and mentor."
"We were engaged from start to finish by Grant’s witty, genuine, and thoroughly informative style of communication. I continue to get comments from those who were in attendance that his workshop is still making an impact upon them and their families."
"Grant Norsworthy is a unique dispenser in the arena of authentic Worship today. I highly recommend Grant to anyone seeking to encourage, teach and inspire deeper worship from the praise team and The Church in general."
"At the heart of Grant’s message is the truth that musical worship is not a performance but a time to join as a congregation in praise to God."
“Grant provides a service sorely needed in churches today. In just a few short hours, he was able to help us beyond what we had even hoped for. He helped ALL of our team, regardless of their skill level.”
"Grant is an exceptional communicator who captivates his audience with stories and songs. He did an outstanding job inspiring our leaders and left a powerful mark on our church!"
"Having Grant at our church was at once a wake-up call for us and a fantastic experience of praise. He spoke directly to our specific needs in reclaiming the true meaning of worship, and his ability to work with our musicians to bring us up a level was exactly what we hoped to accomplish."
“I have not found any other conference or class to be as simply profound and wholly practical as Grant’s More than a Music Mentor training. Within 2-3 weeks of implementing Grant’s ideas, we saw and heard a huge difference in our congregational singing. The Church singing loudly together is a beautiful thing to behold!”
"Our song leaders, musicians and vocalists were greatly encouraged by the weekend and our whole congregation responded wholeheartedly to what God was able to do through Grant."
"As a Christ-follower and as a musician it is encouraging to meet a man who preaches a message of unity on stage, and then still lives it when the crowd has left the building."
"I have been produced by Grant as a member of The Band Apollo and as a hired studio musician on another artist’s project. I rate him highly as a producer and leader. He’s well organized, hard working, has clear vision, excellent communication, is very encouraging and always focused on building authentic, mentoring relationships with those involved in the project. I look forward to being produced by Grant again in the future!"
"His coaching with my music team … struck just the right balance of practical and theological. His More Than Music Workshop was wonderful - disarming humor combined with timeless truths that centered us back on Christ and His mission in the world."
"Our time with Grant far exceeded my expectations. The coaching he gave our praise team was clear and thoughtful. Even weeks later, we are still talking about the things he shared and the ideas he has given us."
"Grant's training is invaluable! By spanning both the musical technicalities and the spiritual attitudes of the praise team, he manages to bring everyone back to the foundational basics while inciting necessary growth.”
"Grant is a breath of fresh air if you are tired of ‘worship wars’. Grant brings a new prophetic and powerful voice to Churches that are repositioning themselves as missional communities of faith. We are looking forward to his next tour."
“In the few weeks since Grant’s More Than Music Workshop - with us now applying the things he taught the team - our congregational participation is much better than I’ve ever seen before. We are very grateful!”
"Grant’s heart and mind for worship comes from a lengthy sanctification of the Holy Spirit giving him understanding that worship is our identity before it EVER becomes an activity; Grant knows this better than most I’ve met!"
"On Thursday I attended Grant Norsworthy’s class called 'Crafting a Sound that Invites the Congregation'. The following Sunday at our church service we were able to apply the things that were taught and our congregation sang more than they ever have! We are very thankful!"
“Grant Norsworthy took everyone by storm and captivated his audience by not being a ‘Talking Head’. I would highly recommend Grant Norsworthy to be a part of any worship conversation, conference, training, or clinic!”
"Seeing how Grant works with teams has inspired me to look differently at how I mentor my team and teach them. He has insight not only into the musical dynamics of a ‘worship team’, but into the spiritual motivations that drive what we all do."
"From an audio engineer's standpoint, what he brings just makes my job easier! Teams learn to play and sing together as one, instead of fighting for their own place. This results in a fuller, more engaging mix at a much more manageable volume."
"The workshop was extremely helpful. Grant unlocked the mysteries of HOW music works to support congregational worship in song and helped our team become more passionate about WHY they sing and play."
"From just a couple of hours on Saturday night and then Sunday morning services, Grant effectively inspired greater musicianship, more authentic worship, and servant hearted attitudes in my people and in me."
“Our More Than Music Workshop included real life examples that participants could immediately begin to implement into their worship teams. Well done Grant! I would recommend any church of any size to get Grant into their space.”
“Having Grant Norsworthy work with our band for two hours was the best investment we have made in our music ministry. We now have renewed focus and enthusiasm for serving our congregation and Him. Thank you, Grant!”
“The vitality and life that Grant Norsworthy teaches in his workshop is over the top! I have wondered for about 10 years why we had not found a leader like Grant to teach our lay leaders these important things.”
“Our music team were anxious before working with Grant: ‘What if he doesn’t like us? What if we don’t measure up? What if he is critical or demeaning?’ None of these prior worries needed to be in play. The team were all warmly affirmed and lifted up by Grant’s skillful and fun coaching style.”
“Grant's workshop was informative and straightforward. Clear and articulate. Simple for the beginner to grasp and thought-provoking for the musician on a more professional level.”
"It is obvious through his various awards and nomination that Grant is a talented and sought after musician. Once you hear him speak it is also obvious that he is gifted with a stage presence that is contagious."
"Right out of the gate Grant provided us with tools to improve our practice atmosphere, teamwork, and mechanics. He offered the right balance of humor, service, and leadership. Our entire team has started a new journey of excellence which has given us more time and focus on discipleship within the team and leadership before the church."
"The Saturday workshop was so very helpful! I learned things I had never heard anywhere else before and God moved so very powerfully all through the songs and the message on Sunday morning. Speaking just for me and my family, I don't think our lives will ever quite be the same again."
“From sound guy, to musician, to vocalist, to director, Grant offers expert advice that provides easy and practical tips for the entire team."
"Our praise band spent three hours with Grant one Saturday afternoon and it has revolutionized both our playing and singing together as a team, and our perspective on what it means to worship and be worshipers of God."
“Whether you’re a big or small church, doing this or that musical genre, with an all-pro band or beginner volunteers, a big choir or one singer with an acoustic guitar, Grant’s laser-focused message will be of great benefit to your worship team.”
“You can't help but see Grant's heart for worshiping God and his passion for training church music teams. He will take your church band to a new level musically. And he'll also inspire them to be better worshipers of Jesus.”
“Grant Norsworthy’s teaching and training on WORSHIP took our Worship Arts Ministries, Media Ministries and church to a deeper understanding of what true worship is. What Grant shares has been “road tested” in his own life and makes a connect with all who hear his compelling message.”
"Grant has Godly wisdom and insight that any musician would find key to their growth. Even as a hip-hop artist I've found Grant to be an excellent mentor for much more than music."
“With patience, experience, humility, and grace, Grant effectively delivers a compelling message focused on the essentials of God-honoring worship that urges us to let go of our well intentioned clichés, catchphrases, and showmanship and instead embrace worship from a heart that simply and fully glorifies God. Grant is a true pleasure to listen to, learn from, and work with!”
"In a day when churches continue to struggle over \u2018worship styles\u2019 or applaud those who \u2018perform\u2019 as musicians, Grant reminds us that God is the audience of all true worship."
“Grant was a TREMENDOUS asset to the conference. He is articulate, thoughtful and a great worship band technician. We had great feedback from our attendees, and I would highly commend him for your church worship program or as a conference speaker.”
“Grant has a gift of working with worship teams, sound techs, and empowering them to be the best they can be. We have really grown as a team through his coaching.”
"Grant Norsworthy absolutely hit it out of the park! At our conference he did an excellent job communicating what it means to truly worship God. He used visual aids, great humor, personal stories and great Biblical teaching to communicate the heart of God and what HE wants from us as HIS worshipers. I would highly recommend Grant!"
“Our music team had the honor of spending a weekend with Grant, and his insight was much needed. He did a wonderful job of integrating the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of our singing and playing. Our team benefited substantially from his visit.”
"I really needed to hear what you had to say. It brought tears to my eyes. The Lord was really convicting me. It\u2019s a wonderful thing to feel that passion for Christ again. Thank you!"
"We loved having Grant come to ROCC and share with our team! It was a great way to get everyone excited and better equipped to lead others in worship! Would highly recommend him coming to minister to your team!”
“Grant helped our team want to come together for the purpose of leading God's people, rather than a bunch of soloists or loud musicians. We rehearsed Sunday very differently and it was a special time knowing everyone was part of a team preferring one another. Wow, what a difference!”
“Grant Norsworthy gave me many lessons and pointers on how to improve as an audio engineer and also as the Director of Technology. I instantly began to use his advice, and it has improved my workflow and the quality of the soundboard mix. His professionalism and expertise in Christian worship is excellent."
"Grant has a deep passion and desire to serve the Church in how and why we worship through music. He has the big picture in mind and can help your teams bring more purpose and intentionality to their vital role."
"Grant has a way of capturing your attention and helping you focus on what\u2019s imperative about worship. \u00a0Whether it\u2019s singing a song, the spoken Word, or living a life of worship, he always strikes at the heart. \u00a0The Lord will use Grant to bring change to your congregation."
"I love what Grant\u2019s doing with More Than Music Mentor. His passion and desire to affect culture is amazing!"
"I have a tremendous appreciation for Grant’s passion and dedication to a comprehensive, Biblical understanding of worship. I admire his commitment to educate and empower others to operate in Christian music ministry with excellence."
"He brought a very unique approach that was both memorable and lasting. He impacted our lives through the life of worship that he lives. His messages were truly some of the most talked about and impactful of Spirit Conference."
"Grant did an exceptional job sharing relevant Biblical application to worship, both from a personal and corporate perspective. He is gifted as a clear communicator who will help your church navigate through the complex issues of worship style and musical conflict."
"You r fricking amazing dude! Btw I loved ur singing voice [and] u were an amazing speaker to have!!"
"In my thirty-five years as a pastor, I have seen a lot of folks come through and do their thing with congregations and my sense has been that, for many, it is just something they do to get by. Thankfully, that was not the case with Grant Norsworthy. His humble spirit and attentiveness to God in his life was refreshing, challenging and encouraging."
"I can’t think of another speaker that has impacted me as much as Grant has in the last few years. I would recommend him heartily. What he says may move you out of a comfort zone, but you will be the better for it."
"In twenty-five years of working with teens I have seen all manner of youth presenters. From my experience I can confidently say that Grant Norsworthy is one of the best around. He has a unique and canny way of being, real, relevant and relatable. "
“Grant is funny, relatable and our Celebrate Recovery participants and leaders really enjoyed having him. Through fabulous music and message Grant wove his testimony of radical healing from addiction through God’s amazing grace and unconditional love.”
"Grant is a true and passionate follower of Jesus … a man of integrity, honesty and has a genuine passion for God … a seasoned musician and a very compelling speaker, singer and songwriter … . His desire is to lift up the name of Jesus through song and spoken word and encourage people to worship God in the truest possible way."
"Listening to Grant’s ministry, one thing that quickly comes into focus is his love for Christ and his passion to see others come to know Him in a truly life-transforming way. He is genuine, honest about his own shortcomings, and in every way seeking to bring glory to God."
"We were blown away by his sincere, compelling, and engaging testimony. Besides being eloquent and concise, he really brought the heart of God into what he did. He certainly has a great ability to captivate an audience, communicate a message, and bless those he encounters."
"Whether on the world stage or in a quiet conversation, Grant is the same humble person who loves God and longs to see the world changed by His power."
"There is no doubt in my mind; inviting this gifted song writer and communicator would benefit your organization, church or school."
"Grant is the real deal … I know that his talent is only exceeded by his genuine faith and commitment to Christ."
"His high-energy and fun-loving personality add to the impact of his presence and message. Our congregation’s response was extremely positive from all 3 services: traditional, blended and contemporary. It is difficult to determine which shines brighter in Grant; his excellence in music or his mastery in delivering the message God has given him."
"Grant’s work alongside of Compassion International has been especially inspiring to our community [of about 200 attendees] and we support over 60 children who were introduced to us through Grant’s good work."
"Grant’s musical talent and love of God’s word is powerful. If you have any occasion to invite him in for your services, I highly recommend you do so. Your people will be inspired to be greater givers and doers in service to our Lord."
"Grant’s heart for Christ and passion for authentic worship was a tremendous blessing to both our church and our music ministry."
"God is definitely stirring things within Grant’s life and I believe he can be an ambassador … to churches, organizations, and Christians everywhere."
“I have heard Grant Norsworthy speak on multiple occasions and, each time, found myself profoundly challenged and encouraged. Grant carries passion and conviction into each topic, calling us all to hear God's standard, not the American church standard. I have been refreshed and my students stirred. I am thankful to Grant for speaking God's truth and for modeling a radical commitment to Christ.”
“Each time I have witnessed Grant’s ministry work, it has been an incredibly moving and life changing experience. Grant brings a genuine, passionate and heart-felt message which truly speaks to people. Grant brings people to tears. Brings them to praise. Brings them to their feet in song and ‘worth-ship.’"
"Grant’s used his God-given talents to wonderful effect at our Night of Praise event last night. We were all just folks praising God together and it was truly amazing! Something about Grant’s leadership last night generated a different atmosphere for me."
"Grant Norsworthy is not only a talented musician, but a great speaker and teacher. Beginner and skilled musicians, as well as pastors and whole congregations will learn much from Grant, both musically and spiritually."
“I don’t know how else to say it other than this - Grant Norsworthy ‘gets’ worship. You will be amazed at what a difference he can make in your church in a short period of time. And like us, you will be trying to arrange for him to come again.”
“If you want to make your weekly worship gathering the best it can be, I urge you to consider spending some time with Grant Norsworthy. He is an incredible gift and resource for the local church.”
"I'm so thankful that, when home, Grant is an active, involved, serving and long-standing member of the congregation that I pastor at City Church of East Nashville."
"I have seen in Grant a sincere desire to be a minister of reconciliation; to love God and love people and encourage others to do the same."
"Besides the content of Grant's messages, God has also given him a natural charisma that draws in listeners at once, even those who have no familiarity with his work as an internationally acclaimed musician."
"The overwhelming response from our church members was along the lines of, ‘That was the most powerful time of training and worship we've ever had!’. Through this experience, we have had more momentum in our ministry than ever before. We highly recommend Grant!"
"Grant clearly has superior ability as a leader of congregational singing … He was sensitive to the church’s style of service and related well with all age groups."
“Grant Norsworthy gave our church family an excellent concert and witness. If you are looking for a musician and speaker with incredible talent, a heart for the poor, and wonderful awareness of how to engage a congregation, look him up!”
“Grant’s heart for worshiping God at all times and through all things is very evident. This is a great message for everyone to hear - not just the music team. I came away with a renewed spirit and energy.”
"I was refreshed and thankful for Grant's passionate desire to gently but clearly move us from me-centered entertainment to a God-and-gospel-centered worship."
"… weeks later I find myself rethinking things I have taken for granted as ‘truth’ and redirecting my thoughts and actions based on some simple truths he shared with us. His presentation is engaging, entertaining, insightful and appeals to multiple age groups. It is my pleasure to endorse him as a man after God's own heart."
“What an amazing difference! It was so encouraging for me and for these small rural churches to know that we too can offer the best we have to God in worship. Grant did an amazing job, leading, teaching, saying the tough stuff in love and most importantly, reminding me and my team(s) that worship is all about Jesus!”
“What joy to have the whole Christian family included from the children to the Grammas and Grampas!”
"When you talk with Grant one on one you know he is a genuine man. However, the attribute that stands out to me with Grant is his intense passion to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and his desire to teach those around him to do the same."
"I know Grant’s heart toward the poor is in line with God’s heart for the poor and, without hesitation, I recommend Grant to your church or organization. I strongly encourage you to pray about using the gifts, abilities, and passions of Grant Norsworthy to move your people to action."
"Event planners need to know whether a communicator has what it takes to hold an audience. Do they have that rare combination of passion, content and ability to capture their attention? They may even ask if the message they share from stage is being lived out in daily life. Whether through spoken word or a song, my friend Grant will exceed your expectations in all these areas. I know he’s exceeded mine."
“When the heart, mind, body and soul are connected by the spirit, holy things start happening. Grants humble heart and seasoned and highly regarded experience, always ushers in the presence of God through his teaching, songwriting, and worship."
"Articulate, biblical, passionate, Jesus-focused, encouraging: Grant Norsworthy emotes all of these and more. You will not find a more thought-provoking, heart-encouraging, delight-generating facilitator of worship than Grant."
“Attendee feedback from Grant’s teaching sessions include ‘outstanding’, ‘amazing’, ‘exuding love’, and ‘anointed’. The influence he brought to WFX will surely have attendees looking forward to gleaning from his talents at future WFX conferences.”
"Grant has the unique and rare ability as a communicator, to make audiences want to lean in to hear him. He masterfully paints pictures using stories and illustrations that stir the heart and conscience. Grant also has great insight and prophetic passion that will provoke and inspire any audience to love and good works."
"As Grant led, I watched the atmosphere begin to change in front of me. It was beautiful to see a group of people who were somewhat closed off open up and become One Body."
"Grant quickly engaged and connected to the group in a very profound and effective way all while using a humble and simple approach that is very much his own. It was authentic, insightful, comprehensive, brilliant, and very moving."
“Grant Norsworthy is an incredible communicator who has a unique ability to combine excellent speaking with heart-felt music. These abilities - coupled with his powerful, solid theology - make him a valuable addition for any event. I also appreciate his candor, compassion for God’s Word and his heart for ‘the least of these'.”
"BRILLIANT! Exceptionally compelling and effective, and a guy who was very user-friendly to work with. I am personally grateful for Grant realigning, in my own mind, what is required to offer worship that is acceptable to God."
"Grant is the real deal—an excellent musician and a faithful husband and father. He has given me priceless, candid feedback on my music and our conversations always leave me hopeful and eager to continue challenging myself. I owe much to Grant and count him as a friend and mentor for life.”
“Grant Norsworthy presented strongly and powerfully through ‘word & song' at our Senior Youth Gathering. Listening to Grant - his spoken messages, his songs, and by him just being real with us - helped me and the students be more real before God ourselves. I left the event completely renewed in my faith."
“I have heard Grant Norsworthy speak on multiple occasions and each time I found myself profoundly challenged and encouraged. Grant carries passion and conviction into each topic, calling us all to hear God's standard, not the American church standard. I have been refreshed and my students stirred. I am thankful to Grant for speaking God's truth and for modeling a radical commitment to Christ.”
"Grant's ability to walk humbly as he draws everyone's focus on glorifying the One True God made a deep impact on all who attended. We experienced great musicianship, but more importantly we connected with the God of the Bible.”
"I can't think of another speaker that has impacted me as much as Grant has in the last few years. I would recommend him heartily. What he says may move you out of a comfort zone, but you will be the better for it."
“What a pleasure to experience the word and life-story shared during our Senior Youth Gathering. Grant Norsworthy and his message of faith, family, and love for Jesus was truly inspirational to all.”
“What an amazing difference! It was so encouraging for me and for these small rural churches to know that we too can offer the best we have to God in worship. Grant did an amazing job, leading, teaching, saying the tough stuff in love and most importantly, reminding me and my team(s) that worship is all about Jesus!”
"Grant is easily able to make a connection with hurting kids like ours at CEM, but also displays the unique gifting of communicating passionately and effectively to all ages and mixed audiences through both his words and music. He is real, engaging and uplifting."
"I love how Grant shares the hope in Jesus. He's one of the best young communicators I know with an ability to connect that I see rarely. Grant lives the life and I am honored to call him a friend."
"Grant is an effective communicator from the pulpit with or without his guitar. Grant is a headliner. I encourage church leaders to give up their most valued congregational time to Grant - they will not be disappointed."
"Grant has the experience and insight to bring into one accord those who have given themselves to the ministry of touching the Father\u2019s heart with pure worship."
“It is always a task to find a speaker that can captivate the attention of high schoolers, but Grant was able to put my mind at ease when he spoke. He engaged the audience with his storytelling and at times, you could hear a pin drop on the carpet because he was able to capture their undivided attention.”
"In my thirty-five years as a pastor, I have seen a lot of folks come through and do their thing with congregations and my sense has been that, for many, it is just something they do to get by. Thankfully, that was not the case with Grant Norsworthy. His humble spirit and attentiveness to God in his\u00a0life was refreshing, challenging and encouraging."
"We do a lot of these types of events and have heard a lot of very vanilla type messages over the years, but Grant's message and his delivery definitely stood out! Passionate, Humble, Challenging and Relevant. I recommend him.”
"Grant\u2019s musical talent and love of God\u2019s word is powerful. If you have any occasion to invite him in for your services, I highly recommend you do so. Your people will be inspired to be greater givers and doers in service to our Lord."
"Grant possess a unique combination of passion for Christ centered worship, excellent communication, leadership skills, and extraordinary musicianship."
"Besides the content of Grant's messages, God has also given him a natural charisma that draws in listeners at once, even those who have no familiarity with his work as an internationally acclaimed musician."
“He is very funny and did not hold back his passionate challenging conviction that our students be engaged in Compassion’s necessary work. Grant’s time at the College was a real joy.”
“Grant is a great advocate and partner with Compassion. A true heart for our mission. Extremely professional. Great with the volunteers. And his Compassion presentation is top notch."
“Grant blew us away! His message to our students on why we worship was powerful, inspiring and convicting. Not only were his words impactful, but the visuals he used really hit home in the hearts of our students!”
“Grant engages the whole church community using a skilful blend of music and speaking. Through his concise and Bible-based presentations, we are more able to see God’s heart for the poor.”
“Grant’s ability to communicate the stories of Compassion’s children and our theological mandate to serve the poor has resulted in thousands of children and sponsors being connected. Compassion International is grateful for the ministry of Grant Norsworthy.”
“He is very funny and did not hold back his passionate challenging conviction that our students be engaged in Compassion’s necessary work. Grant’s time at the College was a real joy.”
"I have been to countless concerts and heard the Compassion stories and was always afraid to actually sponsor. But something about Grant\u2019s leadership last night generated a different atmosphere for me. Fear and hesitation were gone!"
“Grant is a great advocate and partner with Compassion. A true heart for our mission. Extremely professional. Great with the volunteers. And his Compassion presentation is top notch."
"Having Grant speak about and promote Compassion International was an easy decision for us. Everything we do is driven by the Great Commandment (Love God and Love others) and the Great Commission (make disciples of the nations). Compassion provides a platform for us to do both.”
