Rory Noland is the director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, an organization dedicated to serving artists in the church. A songwriter, speaker, church leader, and consultant, Rory is also the author of four books, all published by Zondervan:

• The Heart of the Artist: A Character-Building Guide For You and Your Ministry Team
• Thriving as an Artist in the Church: Hope and Help For You and Your Ministry Team
• The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship
• Worship On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Exploring Worship as a Spiritual Discipline

For twenty years, Rory served as Music Director at Willow Creek Community Church and for five years as Pastor of Worship at Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He currently leads worship for the Transforming Center, a ministry that cares for the souls of pastors and leaders. Rory also writes a monthly column for Worship Leader magazine.