David Schmitz · Singer-songwriter & worship leader
Honest songs.
Everyday faith.
Music formed in community and ordinary days with Jesus, not performance.
The story
Not performance. Lived experience.
For more than half my life, I’ve been writing songs. Most of them didn’t start as songs. They started as prayers, questions, and hard seasons I walked through with Jesus and the people around me.
Some are stripped back: just a piano or a guitar. Some open up wide. None of them are trying to be polished. They’re trying to be honest.
I’ve led worship in garages, school gyms, coffee shops and sanctuaries for over twenty-five years, and I’m still learning how to sing the truth well.
Through the years
Same song, longer road
Garage worship nights, coffeehouse sets, borrowed chapel organs. The rooms keep changing. The reason hasn’t.
Music
Latest releases
Watch
Made a Way — acoustic performance
Ministry
Leading worship. Pastoring people.
I’ve been a pastor for many years, and leading worship has always been part of that. If you’re planning a worship night, retreat or Sunday and want someone who’ll lead with honesty instead of hype, I’d love to talk.
Worship nights
Full band or just a piano, shaped to your room.
Sundays & retreats
Leading worship and preaching for churches and gatherings.
Songwriting
Co-writing and coaching for worship teams and writers.
Production
Producing worship records for churches and ministries.
Get new songs first
Every so often I send a short note: a new song, the story behind it, and where I’m leading next. No spam, ever.