Darlene Zschech

Over recent years Darlene Zschech has gained recognition across the world as a worship leader (Hillsongs Church, Sydney, Australia), a singer and songwriter. Darlene has made music an integral part of her life since she was a child. From the age of ten she performed in a weekly children's television show, singing, dancing and hosting segments. As a teenager Darlene continued in music, fronting various local gospel bands in Brisbane, Queensland. She then started on the session scene in Sydney, working on jingles for McDonalds, Special K, KFC and Diet Coke. She pours her heart into her role as worship leader at Hillsongs, and in addition, she has written many songs including the world famous 'Shout to the Lord'. For the past eighteen years Darlene and her husband Mark have been a vital part of the leadership team at Hillsong Church, Sydney which is possibly Australia's largest church, with a current congregation of over 15,000. Hillsong Church values contemporary praise and worship and has a reputation for excellence with its choirs and musicians. As Worship Pastor, Darlene oversees the Worship & Creative Arts Department at Hillsong Church at the Hills and City congregations. Mark is the Media Manager of Hillsong Church and Director of the Television Ministry, and Darlene leads worship most weeks for the Hillsong Television program which reaches over 125 different countries across the globe.