John Chisum

John Chisum is a veteran songwriter, publisher, and worship leader. He was VP of Publishing for Star Song Media and Director of Song Development & Copyright for Integrity Music. He is currently Managing Partner for Nashville Christian Songwriters. He has been married to Donna for 39 years and they have one daughter, Aly.

Make 2020 Your Best Songwriting Year Ever

Looking for ways to take your songwriting to the next level in 2020? Here are five simple things to inspire creativity and increase your songwriting power.

Creating a Worshipful Atmosphere with Your Songwriting

Is our job as songwriters to lead people to the presence of God? Or is it to help others realize we’re already there by creating a more worshipful atmosphere? John Chisum discusses ways songwriters…

Are You Called to Be a Songwriter?

What is the evidence of a calling to write songs and how do you fulfill it? Veteran songwriter and worship leader, John Chisum, examines this idea and discusses ways to confirm this calling in your life.

Sticky Songwriting

Ever wonder what it is that makes people love certain songs? Why do some songs seem to stick with you long after you’ve heard them, even years later? Are there certain things about them you can learn…

God Gave Me A Song… Now What?

God has given you a song. Maybe you sat down with your guitar one day and it started flowing out effortlessly. Or, you were driving in your car when suddenly this incredible melody came to you that…