Rory Noland is the director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, an organization dedicated to serving artists in the church. He coac
hes worship leaders and pastors and speaks at churches, conferences, colleges, and retreats. Rory has served as a leader in church ministry for over 40 years, is a published songwriter, and has authored five books:
- 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
- Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services As If Spiritual Formation Mattered
Rory earned a Bachelor’s Degree in music from the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University as well as a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He is also a trained spiritual director (through Christos). After living most of his life in the Chicago area, Rory, along with his wife Sue, moved to Huntsville, Alabama, to be closer to their three grandchildren.