Tim Hughes' Blog

Moving Blogs

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:18:53 -0700

My blog has now moved to the Worship Central website. Check it out and add your comments. To find it visit, worshipcentral.org or click here.

itunes top 100

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:45:10 -0700

Hey, unbelievably "Holding Nothing Back" has entered the top 100 album chart for itunes, reaching no. 49. Really exciting to see worship up there with the big guns. Hopefully a sign of things to come. Catch a glimpse of this before it plummets!!!

Soul Survivor Interview

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:38:23 -0700

Recently I was interviewed by Soul Survivor. I thought I'd post some of the questions and answers.

Tim goes 'myspace'

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:40:07 -0800

Well it's finally happened. I've gone mypace. Check it out - www.myspace.com/timhughesmusic
It's in early stages but already you can hear 'Happy Day,' taken from the new album.

Album Cover

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:42:20 -0800

My drummer's brother, Derrick, is also bringing out an album and asked me to mention it. It's called "Holding Everything Back," and looks vaguely familiar!
Available from all good Christian book stores!!

New Album: Holding Nothing Back

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 03:52:22 -0800

A few people have been asking for an update on the album. Well it's all finished - mixed and mastered. Shane Wilson (David Crowder, Leeland, Brenton Brown) mixed the record in Nashville. I'm delighted with what he's done. The mix makes such a difference; pulling out all the right sounds and flavours.

Soul Action Day

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:45:13 -0800

On Saturday 17th March, I'm involved in a Soul Action day, taking place at Soul Survivor, Watford. I'm leading worship and David Westlake will be speaking. The day will equip you to love your neighbour more personally, locally, nationally and globally.
For more info visit www.soulaction.org or book at secure.soulsurvivor.com

Writing Songs

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:03:45 -0800

We've just got back from the Worship Central retreat, where 20 worship leaders gathered for a time of teaching, worship and reflection. Below are some notes from a session on song writing.

Encounter

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:56:28 -0800

Some friends of mine are putting on an event in High Wycombe called, 'Encounter.' Happening on Saturday, March 3rd, the day includes a Kids Praise Party, a workshop with Graham Kendrick and an evening celebration with Graham Kendrick leading the worship. To find out more then visit www.encounter-events.org/index.htm

Taking the Lead

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:44:05 -0800

Some worship leaders are more natural leaders than others. The natural leaders understand that confrontation is sometimes necessary. They have broad enough shoulders to face temporary unpopularity for the sake of doing what they know is right. For others though, leading can be a tough thing. Speaking personally I’ve had to learn to take more of a lead with the band. I’m not here referring to leading times of worship, but about leading and overseeing a group of people.

Youth Alpha

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:15:33 -0800

Feb 22-23, 2007, I'm going to be leading worship at the National Youth Alpha conference, at HTB, London. With speakers like Mike Pilavachi, Roy Crowne, Nicky Gumbell and Matt Costley, it should be an awesome time. Here's what the blurb says!

The Secret of Success - Part 2

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:51:43 -0800

“I am loved by God and I love God, therefore I am successful.”

So what about the 2nd part - I love God. If we want to learn to love God, we need to cultivate intimacy with him. We were made for intimacy - for love and when deprived of it we suffer.

The Secret of Succes - Part 1

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:01:04 -0800

We live in a society that drives us towards success. There is a pressure on us to get high exam results, to get into the right University, to get a great job, to earn lots of money, to get married, to have the perfect family, to own your own home, to make your life count for something. And this pressure to be successful can drive us into the ground

I've had questions - here's some answers!

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:08:26 -0800

A while back I did an interview for a magazine. I thought I'd post some of the answers in case anyone found them interesting.

Avoiding Writers Block

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:11:34 -0800

You know the deal. A blank white screen in front of you and your mind totally devoid of inspiration. Song writing can be the most frustrating thing in the world. There have been so many times when I've thought this is it - I'm never going to write a song a game. I'm ruined!! (We can be prone to being a little over dramatic at times.) Well I've put together my top 10 tips to help and inspire songwriters. Hope you find them helpful.