Alexander Pappas
You can lead worship every week… and still feel like something’s off.
Not the sound. Not the songs. Something deeper.
In this honest conversation, Alexander Pappas pulls back the curtain on what many worship leaders quietly wrestle with —identity, pressure and the fear that what we’re doing isn’t actually changing anything.
After decades in ministry, he shares:
- The transition period after Hillsong’s big shift
- Why tying your identity to the stage will always fail
- The difference between leading moments vs. building faith
- What worship is actually meant to do in your life, beyond Sunday
This isn’t just about leading better—it’s about lasting longer.
👉 If you lead worship or serve in ministry, you need to hear this.
About Alexander Pappas
Alexander Pappas is a world-renowned worship leader, songwriter, and a founding member of the twice GRAMMY-nominated band Hillsong Young & Free. He is best known for penning songs like “Alive,” “Wake,” “Real Love,” “Echo”(Elevation Worship), and “A Great Awakening,” which have served the global church. Alexander lives in Los Angeles and is also an active contributor with Lakewood Music.
He continues to write, lead, and release music—including his latest EP Sunday—focused on equipping believers to live out their faith beyond Sunday services.
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