Reviewed by Mike Rimmer

Two worship leaders from Vineyard churches in Arizona combine together to create an easy listening, sometimes country flavoured, worship experience that at times is truly inspired and elsewhere flops into some dangerous territory (the kiddie song "Jesus Is My Friend" is the worst offender!). Each worship leader contributes half a dozen songs beginning with Gentes and the opening cut "We Want To Be In Your Presence Lord" which is a wonderful call and response masterpiece. The boy can write a catchy worship tune! My favourites are "Make Me Yours" and "For The Lord Is Good" which again highlights Kim's writing talent. However the one thing which blights Gentes' half of the recording is the singing which occasionally falls flat. Jack Morraine creates those laid back vibes (check out the beautiful "No Other Name") that we're so used to from Vineyard and executes his contributions well. "We Come To Worship" is stirring slowly, building up to a sax solo peak! "Draw Me Back In" was co-written by the two worship leaders and is one of the strongest songs here, calling the listener to deeper intimacy with God. Good in parts!

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