Contemporary Christian Songwriting

As a writer, Jeff has penned over 400 songs, many published by Word Music, Maranathal Music, Integrity Music, EMI, Brentwood-Benson Music, BMG Entertainment, Gospel Light, Lifeway Christian Resources and, his own publishing company, HeartService Music.

Jeff has contributed to and written praise and worship songs such as Grace Alone, Purify My Heart, Only by the Blood of the Lamb, Spirit, Fall On Us, The Lamb Who Was Slain, He is Good and We Remember. Two of Jeff's songs are featured on the Time-Life Songs 4 Worship series.

Jeff has also written or co-written songs recorded by Steve Green, Wayne Watson, Paul Smith, Al Denson, The Archers, Promise Keepers, Scott Wesley Brown, Kelly Willard, John Barbour, and many others. Four of his songs have made the top five on the CCM charts (We Belong to Him, Peace Be Still, Colors of Your Love, and Grace Alone).

For some years, Jeff has been a songwriting judge at the GMA Seminar in the Rockies (Christian Artists Seminar) in Estes Park, CO. He enjoys helping writers improve their craft. For some practical songwriting tips click here. For information on songwriting seminars, click here.