darlene zschechDarlene Zschech is more than a Christian Artist, a Songwriter, or Bookwriter, but a Worshiper Singer who understand the deep meaning of true worship through Music and Arts. Darlene is admirable because her great would catapult her into stardom outside of Christian community but she decided to be a vessel unto honor by our Maker.

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Based on the book Extravagant Worship that Darlene Zschech authored, she has been part of the Hillsong Church praise team since 1986, has led the Worship and Creative Arts Department since 1996, and is co-producer of Hillsong Music Australia’s highly successful albums. While she’s always writing new praise and worship songs, she’s best known for “Shout to the Lord,” sung around the world. Darlene Zschech and her husband, Mark, and their daughters make their home in Sydney Australia.

If you notice Darlene singing in front of huge attendees in their numerous concerts, Darlene is not performing for people, but worshiping her Maker and Master, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Don Moen, another Christian Artist and Songwriter said “God is using Darlene to impact the way people worship all around the darlene zschech 3world. My family and I have been impacted by her ministry and her passion for the presence of God. More than a gifted songwriter and singer, Darlene is a true leader who is passionate about worshiping the Father in spirit and in truth and is committed to raising up others all around the world to do the same. Darlene is real, transparent, and vulnerable as a worship leader, but more important, she is the same person when she is not in front of thousands.”

Darlene Zschech, like her surname which is a rare word (I even asked wikipedia with the exact spelling and meaning), is a rare Christian Specie if I may say so. Sorry for the word but she’s really rare of a kind – beautiful, talented, excellent in what she does, leader, etc.

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Michael W. Smith also said “Darlene’s passion for the Lord and for worshiping Him is clearly heard through her music and song.”

“When I first began singing Darlene’s songs, I knew there was a very unusual anointing on her, but I was not prepared for how impressed I would be when I personally withnessed her leading worship.” added Dr. R. T. Kendal of Westminster Chapel.

Martin Smith of the Group Delirious? also stated “Everywhere you go around the world, someone, somewhere, will be singing one of the Darlene’s songs. They have touched the church in an incredible way and have become anthems for this generation for revivalists.”

Being observant myself, I’ve seen a lot of worship leaders in many different churches in the locality tried to mimic Darlene Zschech – how she handle the microphone; her gestures in the stage while performing; her smiles; including the way she blinks her eyes. And with all what I have seen, I was trying to pray the prayer of the Lord while hanging in the Cross of Calvary “Father forgive them for they don’t know what they’re doing,” as I started to conclude that they might be committing the crime of idolatry ;) .

Brian Houston, Senior Pastor in Hillsong Church Australia proudly stated “I love what God has done in Darlene’s life so far and I know He has so much more in store for her. Yet what truly blesses me is that she is the same person whether she is on and off the platform. She remains the same gracious, humble woman whose heart has always been to worship and glorify God.”

“Darlene’s passion, spirit, and music have captured the hearts of millions of worshipers around the world. However, as a personal friend, I’ve been able to see her as a wife, mother, pastor, and leader. Darlene’s humility, insight, and experience will help you unlock the door to the secret place.” Alvin Slaughter, Music Minister and Concert Artist.

Darlene Zschech Profiles

Darlene Joyce Zschech (pronounced /dɑrˈliːn ˈtʃɛk/; née Steinhardt, 8 September 1965, in Brisbane, Australia) is an Australian Charismatic/Pentecostal worship leader/pastor and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is a member of Hillsong Church, and Compassionart – a charity founded by Martin Smith from Delirious?.

Darlene Zschech was worship pastor of Hillsong Church from 1996-2007, however she still regularly leads worship and remains a pastor of Hillsong Church. She is a key leader of the Hillsong team for all church conferences. She travels regularly with the Hillsong team throughout the globe leading people in worship. Hillsong made headlines when their 2004 live CD release, For All You’ve Done, reached number one in the Australian national music charts. She stepped down as worship pastor in 2007, being replaced by Reuben Morgan in 2003.
Darlene Zschech’s best known song is “Shout to the Lord”, sung by an estimated 25–30 million churchgoers every week[1]. This song is the title track for the first live album co-produced with Integrity Music featuring Zschech as a female worship leader. Shout to the Lord was nominated as “Album of the Year” for the 1997 Dove Awards and “Song of the Year” for the 1998 Dove Awards.[2] It has been recorded on over 20 different albums. In 2000, Zschech received a Dove Award nomination[2] for “Songwriter of the Year” and has received the “International Award” from GMA (Gospel Music Assoc., USA).[citation needed]
As a young adult, Darlene Zschech sang jingles for a number of international companies including McDonald’s, KFC and Diet Coke. Darlene and husband Mark Zschech have three daughters: Amy, Chloe, and Zoe Jewel.
In 2003, Darlene Zschech released her debut solo album entitled Kiss of Heaven. This was followed by her 2005 album, Change Your World. In addition to writing songs, Zschech has written three books: Worship (1996), Extravagant Worship (2002) and The Kiss of Heaven (2003).
Zschech also founded Hope Rwanda in 2005 with her husband Mark. The primary objective of Hope Rwanda is to assist developing nations reduce poverty, achieve sustainable development, and to bring spiritual strength and social justice to every segment of society. Darlene Zschech is also an advocate for Compassion Australia. Her husband is CEO of The Grove Studios, a Sydney recording studio.
Darlene Zschech and her husband Mark were the founding executive directors of Mercy Ministries Australia.

Darlene Zschech was worship pastor of Hillsong Church from 1996-2007, however she still regularly leads worship and remains a pastor of Hillsong Church. She is a key leader of the Hillsong team for all church conferences. She travels regularly with the Hillsong team throughout the globe leading people in worship. Hillsong made headlines when their 2004 live CD release, For All You’ve Done, reached number one in the Australian national music charts. She stepped down as worship pastor in 2007, being replaced by Reuben Morgan in 2003.

1 of 4 – Watch Darlene Zschech streaming video online as she personally talks about Intensive Worship Part 1

2 of 4 – Watch Darlene Zschech streaming video online as she personally talks about Intensive Worship Part 2

3 of 4 – Watch Darlene Zschech streaming video online as she personally talks about Intensive Worship Part 3

4 of 4 – Watch Darlene Zschech streaming Video online as she personally talks about Intensive Worship Part 4

Darlene Zschech’s best known song is “Shout to the Lord”, sung by an estimated 25–30 million churchgoers every week. This song is the title track for the first live album co-produced with Integrity Music featuring Zschech as a female worship leader. Shout to the Lord was nominated as “Album of the Year” for the 1997 Dove Awards and “Song of the Year” for the 1998 Dove Awards. It has been recorded on over 20 different albums. In 2000, Zschech received a Dove Award nomination[2] for “Songwriter of the Year” and has received the “International Award” from GMA (Gospel Music Assoc., USA).[citation needed]

As a young adult, Darlene Zschech sang jingles for a number of international companies including McDonald’s, KFC and Diet Coke. Darlene and husband Mark Zschech have three daughters: Amy, Chloe, and Zoe Jewel.

In 2003, Darlene Zschech released her debut solo album entitled Kiss of Heaven. This was followed by her 2005 album, Change Your World. In addition to writing songs, Zschech has written three books: Worship (1996), Extravagant Worship (2002) and The Kiss of Heaven (2003).

Darlene Zschech also founded Hope Rwanda in 2005 with her husband Mark. The primary objective of Hope Rwanda is to assist developing nations reduce poverty, achieve sustainable development, and to bring spiritual strength and social justice to every segment of society. Darlene Zschech is also an advocate for Compassion Australia. Her husband is CEO of The Grove Studios, a Sydney recording studio.

Darlene Zschech and her husband Mark were the founding executive directors of Mercy Ministries Australia.

In such a time as this, we need more Darlene Zschech in our world – spirit filled christian artist, songwriter, and singer, mother, leader, and more importantly Extravagant Worshipper.

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