‘God Is Surely Moving in This Nation’: Christian Musicians Worship Jesus at the White House

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Several worship leaders and Christian artists have posted footage of a spontaneous praise session that took place in the White House yesterday. The “Faith Briefing” meeting was designed to give an update on all the faith-based initiatives that have been introduced by the Trump administration.

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In one clip posted by Christian singer Tauren Wells, a group of worship leaders can be seen belting out “What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship.

The lyrics take on particularly poignancy when you think of the historic location in which they are being sung:
“What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus”
Bethel Music’s director of events, Dominic Shahbon, also took to social media to express his delight at the occasion.

“Wow. What a day,” he wrote on Instagram. “Had the honor to go the White House for a #FaithBriefing with key administration officials and faith leaders. Specifically, to hear about faith initiatives that are happening. Great things are taking place whether the media tells us or not! Let’s just say that I’m leaving Washington, D.C. stirred, hopeful, convicted and informed with TRUTH.

“God is surely moving in this nation and through His Church,” Shahbon continued. “Let’s be a people that are not letting a day go by without praying for our President and this incredible administration. Thank you @paulamichellewhite for all you do and for helping making this happen. It’s truly powerful to watch and I’m moved beyond words.”

Leaders could also be seen praying together.

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#faithbriefing — @bencalhoun what an honor to pray in @visitwashingtondc at the @whitehouse for some awesome men and women of God (including advisor @paulamichellewhite) who serve our country with @realdonaldtrump & @flotus – it was really special to pray and sing with our friends @danielolssonworld @michaeltait @jennjohnson20 @coltondixonmusic @building429official @jroymusic @micahtylermusic @jamesrueger @sidewalkprophets @swpdave @swpbenjamin @teresa_ferraro @sanctusreal @matthammitt @chrisrohman @dustinlolli @newsong_online @toriharpermusic @taurenwells @jimscherer @joshuamicah @scott_brickell @karijobe @codycarnes @theyoungescape @rileyclemmons @dannygokey @leyicet @jjweeksband @sarahreevesmusic @teresa_ferraro @cleader86 & @jonathancainmusic of @journeymusicofficial #bucketlist #jesussavesbro IN JESUS NAME!

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The gathering appeared to be organized by Pastor Paula White, a megachurch pastor from Florida and the chair of President Trump’s faith advisory board. White’s husband is former “Journey” keyboard player, Paul Cain, who was also in attendance.

It was certainly cool to see the name of Jesus lifted high in the most famous building in America!