Darren and Jessie Clarke - worship leaders, podcasters and writers of “I Love Your Presence” - Songs Come From A Specific Space, Time, And Creative Community

This week's guests are Darren & Jessie Clarke — worship leaders, songwriters, and authors of the global worship hit “I Love Your Presence.”  

 

Jessie grew up in the Vineyard movement while Darren was a child prodigy playing guitar in London clubs and pubs when he was 13.  As late teens, they independently moved to California and were each instrumental in the formation of “The Burn Service,” a vibrant young adult ministry with a creative worship expression that was captured on several Vineyard Worship recordings.  It was from this ministry that their famous song was born, and they have since run a music academy, started a boutique label, and entered the podcast production space. Currently based in Nashville, the Clarkes have a passion for songwriting, and specifically writing for the local church.  

 

On this podcast, we delve into their personal and ministry lives, from their British upbringing to their meeting on the Central Coast of California. They recount the move of God which culminated in both the “The Burn Service" and the creation of "I Love Your Presence,” and then do a deep dive into the topic of creativity, sharing amazing stories of how the Lord has led them to unlock different facets of their creative lives.