12 Song Challenge 2027
The 12 Song Challenge wil return on 1st January 2027.
Until then, we'd love to see you at any of our Resound Worship events and retreats.
Over the last few years thousands of songs have been birthed. New friendships have been formed. The community have cajoled, critiqued and comforted each other. Songs have crossed continents to be sung in churches in the most unlikely places. And so many of us have grown as songwriters and in our commitment to Jesus Christ.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, we're looking forward to having you with us for the new season.
"The 12 Song Challenge has been one of the greatest joys of this year and I'm grateful to have new friends and family in Christ who spur each other along to write more songs for God's glory." - Eric, USA
How Does It Work?
Every month we'll present a new challenge. A theme, a style, a Bible passage, or something else. Something to stimulate songwriting for our churches.
Then we'll take it on together and see what happens. You'll get to share your attempts with the rest of the 12 Song Challenge community and get feedback and encouragement through our online forum.
We'll reflect and share on the monthly Resound Worship Songwriting Podcast, usually picking out a handful of songs from the community to feature. We'll also include interviews, plus input and discussion on the different themes.
There's no pressure to finish anything, or achieve perfection. We'll just commit to each having a go every month.
"The 12 Song Challenge has given me the confidence to try songwriting and to grow in confidence. The friendly constructive criticism offered by participants and the Resound team is what makes this special. It is a unique fellowship experience to be able to listen to others tackling the same themes and subjects and, no matter how experienced or inexperienced, everyone has something to contribute. It’s a lot of fun too!" - Stephen, UK
"More than anything else I've ever tried or experienced, Resound Worship's community has transformed my songwriting so thoroughly that I can hardly recognize the writer I was before I joined it." - Keiko, USA
What else can I expect?
- access to the SongClub forum to share and hone songs
- membership of our thriving songwriters' Facebook group
- a bi-monthly skills track covering some of the building blocks of songwriting
- regular online writing days
- an end of year online concert
- opportunities to attend residential writing retreats and day gatherings
We try not to have too many rules in this Challenge, it is a relaxed, organic thing. But there is one very important rule:
Songs are shared safely and ideas are offered freely. This is the way we always do things at Resound. You post a song, it remains yours. Someone offers you an idea, or a suggestion - it remains your song. You do the same for others, and we’re all freely contributing to make these the best songs they can be.
"I'd never written a proper worship song before this challenge and I've now introduced two to my church and a few more to come I hope." - Phil, UK
"Thank you for the hard work you put in to make this such a success. The podcasts have blessed & encouraged. Everyone's willingness to collaborate and comment has been overwhelming." - Ian, UK