Official story behind the song Make Us One featuring Chris Quilala from Jesus Culture's new album, Love Has A Name. YouTube·Jesus Culture
Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, and Melissa Helser. Jesus Culture
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. Official story behind the song 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) Under the leadership of youth pastor Banning Liebscher
In , the movement made a major shift by planting Jesus Culture Church in Sacramento, California. This marked a transition from a conference-based ministry to a local church-focused community.
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