How John Wimber Reshaped Worship in the UK

John Collins and filmmaker Sam Howson examine how modern worship culture changed church life in the UK, tracing the shift from congregational singing and simple hymn traditions to a performance-driven model shaped by Soul Survivor, John Wimber, and the wider charismatic movement. The discussion explores how emotional pacing, repetition, stage-centered leadership, and the pursuit of atmosphere altered the purpose of gathered worship and influenced how many Christians understood spiritual authority. Along the way, they compare older church practices with contemporary worship environments, asking whether experience-focused music helped create conditions for authoritarian leadership, celebrity culture, and a weakened sense of shared participation. The conversation also reflects on the contrast between entertainment and communal worship, the role of excellence in music, and why so many former participants now feel conflicted, bruised, or deeply uneasy when revisiting the sounds and structures of modern church culture. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K  ______________________ - Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham  - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org