The Hidden STRUGGLES of Worship Leaders w/Lachlan Holmes - KC Pod #013

In this powerful episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Lachlan Holmes from Elevation Church Australia to dive deep into the realities of creative ministry, worship, and personal revival. 🔹 Lach shares his journey through ministry burnout, personal struggles, and rediscovering his passion for the local church. 🔹 We unpack the power of fasting and how it transforms both the spiritual and creative process. 🔹 The story behind Southland, Elevation Australia’s new worship movement, and how God brought it to life. 🔹 Why the presence of God is the most crucial element in worship, creativity, and church leadership. 🔥 If you’re a creative in ministry, a worship leader, or someone looking for practical and spiritual wisdom, this episode is for you! 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that empower church creatives! 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What’s it like working at Elevation Church Australia? 02:30 - What’s Pastor Steven like? 04:00 - How did the name “Southland” come about? 06:00 - Why is fasting such a big part of your spiritual life? 09:00 - Why do you think churches don’t talk about fasting much? 13:00 - How did you and Josh first meet? 18:00 - Can you tell us about your lowest point in ministry? 22:30 - What was the moment when you knew you needed to make a change? 25:00 - Did you get counseling, or what helped your healing process? 27:30 - How did your physical health impact your mental health? 30:00 - How did your pastor help guide you through that season? 34:00 - What do you do now in ministry? 36:30 - How did Southland Worship come to life? 41:00 - What was the spiritual shift that led to Southland? 45:00 - What’s been one of your most powerful encounters with God? 48:00 - Why do you think that conference was so different? 50:00 - How has the presence of God changed your approach to worship? 52:30 - Has that encounter affected your personal time with God? 55:00 - Do you feel different when leading worship now? 57:30 - What advice do you have for creatives in ministry? 1:00:00 - What’s next for you and Southland Worship? 1:05:00 - What led to the launch of Southland Worship? 1:08:00 - Why did you run from starting a worship ministry? 1:12:00 - How did that season of fasting and prayer impact Southland? 1:15:00 - What’s your songwriting process like? 1:18:00 - How do you balance serving the local church with leading a worship movement? 1:20:00 - What’s next for Southland Worship? 1:22:30 - Final thoughts & wrap-up #Worship #CreativeMinistry #Fasting #ChurchCreatives #KingdomCreatives #SouthlandWorship #ElevationChurchAustralia #Faith #Revival