They say that “Music soothes the savage beast.” But I’ve also noted that sometimes, it convinces, persuades, motivates, and inspires. We recently asked 30 missions pastors for their pick of the best missions songs in contemporary Christian music. I was impressed by this play list from Kurt.

1.  You Said (Live)     4:34 by Hillsong

2.  Go Light Your World 4:51 by Chris Rice

3.  Until the Whole World Hears     5:04 by Casting Crowns

4.  Tears of the Saints 6:17 by Leeland

5.  If We Are The Body  3:59 by Casting Crowns

6.  All Over The World  4:19 by Matt Redman

7.  Tell The World  4:05 by Hillsong

8.  Outside of These Walls  3:23 by Tim Foot

9.  For the Sake of the Call  5:31 by Steven Curtis Chapman

10. God Follower  4:19 by Steven Curtis Chapman

11. No Greater Love  4:59 by Steven Curtis Chapman

12. Missions Flame  5:35 by Matt Redman

13. Jesus Saves   3:47 by Jeremy Camp

14. Mighty to Save  6:51 by Hillsong

15. To the Ends of the Earth  4:48 by Hillsong

16. God of This City  4:58 by Chris Tomlin

17. All The Nations  5:53

18. I Will Go  3:17 by Starfield

19. The Other Side of the World  2:44 by Rich Mullins

20. Our God Saves  5:02 by Paul Baloche

21. Come To The Water  4:06 by Chris Tomlin et al

22. Face of Christ  3:47 by Chris Rice

23. God of Justice  5:22 by Aaron Keys

24. What Now  4:37 by Steven Curtis Chapman

25. Friend Of The Poor  5:10 by Leeland Mooring, Andy Park

Do you have other tunes to add to this list of great missions songs? Just click to the online version of this item (see the link below), then click “Comment” to add your missing favorites. Thanks!