The McClures
Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things as a worship leader and wondering how to make it all sustainable? Paul & Hannah McClure share their journey of leading worship at Bethel for eight years while balancing touring, family, and team leadership. They get real about the moment Paul stepped down—not from burnout, but from wisdom.
Paul unpacks how they shifted from trying to be the answer for everyone to building a pastoral care system that actually works, and why “ministry is a marathon, not a sprint” changed everything.
Here’s what they learned: Passionate leaders don’t have to choose between impact and longevity. The best leaders create systems that multiply their influence while protecting what matters most.
Ready to build a ministry that thrives for decades? This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for the long haul.
About The McClures
Paul & Hannah McClure began leading worship as teenagers in High Point, North Carolina. Their hearts were stirred deeply at Bethel Music’s WorshipU in 2009. That encounter inspired them to move to Redding, California, in 2011. Since then, Paul & Hannah McClure have served as worship leaders and songwriters at Bethel Church and with Bethel Music.
Debut Album: The Way Home
Paul & Hannah McClure launched their debut studio album, The Way Home, on August 30, 2019. Recorded in Nashville and co-written with amazing songwriters; Brian Johnson, Josh Baldwin, Rita Springer, David Leonard, Ed Cash, Ethan Hulse. The tracks “Now I See,” “Only Have One,” and “Reign Above It All” radiate heartfelt stories of return and identity. Their sound blends worship with roots in Americana and folk.
Christmas Morning: New Life in Worship
In late 2024, Paul & Hannah McClure re-released their holiday album Christmas Morning with fresh live recordings from Bethel. This record invites worshippers into the awe of the season. Songs like “Adore Him” and “O Holy Night” come alive with fresh energy and devotion.
Broader Contributions & Collaborations from The McClures
Paul & Hannah McClure have shared songs across Bethel Music albums—for example, “Jesus We Love You,” “Faithful to the End,” and “Old for New.” Paul also co-wrote “For the One,” and they co-authored “God of the Redeemed.” Their voices and songwriting ripple throughout the Bethel Music catalog.
Latest Projects & Live Presence
Recently, The McClures appear on Bethel Music’s We Must Respond, with Hannah leading “Even Though I Walk” and Paul leading “Oh What Love.” Their live presence continues via the LifeSurge tour, with dates lined up across multiple U.S. cities this fall. Their ministry isn’t only in studios—it’s alive in gatherings worldwide.
Personal Life & Community
Paul & Hannah McClure live in Redding, California, where they raise their children, Ezra and Mae. They embrace life in their local community and find sweetness in everyday moments. Their journey together—through ministry, music, and family—is warm, real, and inspiring.
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