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One (Kevin Pledger)
- By Kevin Pledger
- Published May 30, 2008
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Kevin Pledger
During his career, Kevin has shared the stage and sung with the
likes of Anthony Evans, Guy Penrod (of the Gaither Vocal Band), Sue
Dodge, Lana Ranahan, John Starnes, Ivan Parker and more. In 2006, he
wrote "I Will Go," the theme song for the Southern Baptist Convention's
Cooperative Program (International Missions). The song was recorded by
INO recording artist, Anthony Evans. Now at
37, Kevin is the Worship Arts Leader at the thriving First Christian
Church in Decatur, IL. Part
of this includes leading a Songwriter's Workshop training other
songwriters in the church and creating a culture of creative worship.
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Here is the background to the song, as written by Kevin:
My Pastor was going to be giving a message on Ephesians 4. While reading the passage, there were just so many times that God was calling His church to unity using the word "one." I began humming what would later be the Bridge/Ending to the song thinking that it would be the chorus. I wanted to use as many of the mentionings of the word "one" as I could from this passage. God took me in a different direction on the chorus, but I like the way it turned out.
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28 Responses to "One (Kevin Pledger)"
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 12:13:38 PM CST
Has an anthem-like feel. Very nice!
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 12:51:49 PM CST
I really love the song and can see it being a song that unites people with each other and with God.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:08:44 PM CST
Great! Love this one! We use this one at out church already and the people love it.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:25:47 PM CST
I could really see a choir doing this song. Would push it for an anthem. The ending was a little long for me. Altogether very nice.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:33:35 PM CST
Great message! Builds great momentum and carries you along. Nice variety at the end by adding the repeating line.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 1:40:50 PM CST
Great song to lead a worshipper into the presence of the Throne room of God so that they can enter into real worship themselves
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 2:49:02 PM CST
This song works on so many levels. First, regardless of your instrumentation you can make this song "work". It is also a great way to bridge the "gap" between "traditional" and "contemporary" services that exists in so many churches. Finally, it calls us to a higher level of worship; worship that is not about us and what we want, but about God and His will.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 3:39:22 PM CST
A very good song to bring a sense of unity to a congregation or even a small group
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 3:55:10 PM CST
Love this song. It expresses a very powerful message in such a "simple" way.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 4:06:10 PM CST
I'd love to hear this with a full string ensemble backing the chorus (along with the keys). The bridge at the end is cool. Listening to this through my headphones and eyes closed, made me want to stand "with my hands uplifted high," my "face turned to the sky" - kinda of the point of praise songs.
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 8:04:06 PM CST
I really like the intimacy of this song....It is one that I would like to introduce to our congregation!
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said this on 03 Jun 2008 9:54:00 PM CST
This is a great song! Our Church is joining with hundreds of others for the next few weeks in a world wide presentation called "One Prayer." This song is a great representation for what the message of unity is for the whole Church Universal.
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 6:50:24 AM CST
Goose Bumps at the Chorus! This is excellent! I was immediately put into an attitude of worship, even here at work. I can't wait to sing this at CHURCH!
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 7:38:15 AM CST
An important message that expresses a powerful concept. It truly encourages meaningful worship and legitimate intimacy. Praise God!!
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 8:00:10 AM CST
I love the repetition of the word One,...we need that reminder. Beautifully sweet in melody.
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 9:23:49 AM CST
What a powerful, uplifting worship song!! The message is so true! No matter what our background, our nationality, our life circumstances, even our denominational preference, we are all ONE in our precious Savior!
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 5:09:43 PM CST
I loved this song from the first time I heard it. It has such an awesome message. It's a great worship song.
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said this on 04 Jun 2008 8:45:44 PM CST
This is truly a great worship song! I have listened to it over and over again and praise the Lord for the unity of the Spirit of Christ in His children! What worship this produces! The message is one from the heart of the believer to the heart of the Savior! Praise His Holy Name!!!
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said this on 05 Jun 2008 10:19:09 AM CST
This song is wonderful because it focuses on the essentials of our faith and the wonderful things we are given. So many times do we get caught up in the tedious controversial arguments of today that we forget how amazing it is to have an ever loving God. That's what truly brings us together us His name. Amen brother.
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said this on 05 Jun 2008 12:52:47 PM CST
A great message from an incredibly talented songwriter. Love the vocals on the demo too.
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said this on 05 Jun 2008 3:36:27 PM CST
A great worship song with a fresh and powerful message. The first time I heard this song I lifted my eyes and my heart to the Lord..... for we are ONE! Thank you Kevin.
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said this on 05 Jun 2008 4:31:22 PM CST
I'm a Canadian who worships with Americans and I love worshiping with this song...it really embodies the sense of unity we have when we gather to lift up the name of Christ. The congregation embraced the words and the melody right away...very singable song that stirs the heart.
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said this on 06 Jun 2008 1:30:35 PM CST
This is such a powerful worship song. Very, very uplifting.
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said this on 12 Jun 2008 5:38:53 PM CST
Excellent tune bro. The best I've heard from you! Very nice arrangement, too. Powerful!
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said this on 14 Jun 2008 5:20:47 PM CST
Appropriate message set to an easy-to-learn worship melody for a congregation or choir. Would be a great theme song for any conference or sermon series that deals with Unity.
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said this on 23 Jun 2008 11:33:50 PM CST
This is the kind of song that stirs your soul and makes your heart sing! I do believe I hear a familiar vocal back up...it sounds great! Thank you for bringing this level of worship to First Christian Church!
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said this on 03 Jul 2008 12:18:37 PM CST
LOVE THIS SONG!! ITS REALLY MOVING.
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said this on 07 Jul 2008 8:24:59 PM CST
WOW! AMEN! I did not want the song to end.
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