Matthew West, a five-time GRAMMY nominee, is acclaimed as “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” by Billboard. He holds RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications and has achieved 30 number one songs as an artist and songwriter. His recent single "Don't Stop Praying" is his biggest streaming debut in 20 years. An author of seven books, he is working on his eighth. He is also co-founder of the nonprofit ministry popwe to offer hope and healing through prayer and story.

This gifted worship band is passionate about making fully devoted, fruitful followers of Jesus Christ. The team is made up of worship leaders from New Life Community Church’s 27 locations across the Chicago area. Using a variety of musical styles, their goal is to lead people to worship God for who He is, remember what He’s done, and unite us in faith to trust Him for His next move.

Tim Stafford has served as pastor of Music Ministries at The Moody Church for 13 years. He is also an adjunct faculty member in Moody Bible Institute’s Music and Media Division. Tim received a Bachelor of Music from Moody and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Northwestern University. As a vocalist, guitarist, and conductor, he is committed to leading the local church in transformative and unified worship that is directed by God. He and his wife, Heidi, have been married since 2002 and have five children.

The Moody Campus Orchestra, directed by Dr. Daniel Mattix, consists of students and faculty members from Moody and some musicians from the local community. The orchestra plays arrangements of church music and a variety of other styles as well. The orchestra’s ministry is to build strong community relationships and perform in a broad range of venues, including local churches and schools.

The Moody Chorale, conducted by Dr. Yongmin Kim, was founded in 1946 and has long been recognized as one of the leading collegiate choral organizations specializing in sacred music. The chorale’s purpose is to lead men and women in the worship of God by ministering biblical and theological truths through music and personal testimony. Their repertoire includes a broad range of choral music from several periods of music history.

The Moody Gospel Choir, led by Prof. Walter Owens, uses music to share the good news of Jesus Christ and convey God’s love through praise and worship. This choir-band combination plays both traditional and contemporary gospel music while placing an emphasis on Scripture. The ensemble performs concerts in the Chicagoland area at churches, schools, and organizations.

The Moody Worship Collectives, EverPraise and Ecclesia, directed by Aaron Wong and Hayden Bradley, seek to worship God and lead others in worshiping Him through contemporary praise music. All types of stage-based arts are incorporated to add richness and variety to corporate worship. Members are Moody students from all majors. Performance and worship leadership opportunities include many on-campus events and chapel as well as off-campus performances at churches.