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The movement began in as a summer youth conference hosted by Bethel Church in Redding, California. Under the leadership of youth pastor Banning Liebscher , the goal was to help teenagers deepen their relationship with God through high-energy, "Spirit-soaked" worship.
Are you interested in learning more about a specific from their catalog or their current church locations ? Jesus Culture - the story behind Make Us One
In , they officially formed Jesus Culture Music to release their own live albums. Their trajectory changed forever when a fan uploaded a video of Kim Walker-Smith singing "How He Loves" to YouTube. The video went viral, catapulting the band to international fame and leading to invitations to host conferences in cities around the world, from Chicago to London. Transition to Sacramento (2014–Present) Jesus Culture
Awakening (2011), Live from New York (2012), and Love Has a Name (2017).
God Mends Our Broken Stories: Jay DeMarcus and Kim Walker-Smith The movement began in as a summer youth
Core members like and Chris Quilala were part of that original youth worship team. They weren't looking to become professional musicians; they simply wanted to capture the "presence of God" they felt during these conferences so students could take that experience home. Viral Growth and Global Reach (2006–2013)
Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, and Melissa Helser. Jesus Culture - the story behind Make Us
The story of is a 25-year evolution from a small youth conference into a worldwide worship movement and global church network. The Early Days: Bethel Church (1999–2005)
