At the Emu Music Conference, singer/songwriter Tenielle Neda performed and ran a songwriting workshop.
From outback North West Australia, singer/songwriter Tenielle Neda puts scripture to song so that God is glorified and his Church is built up.
Tenielle recently moved from Karratha to Geraldton where she is part of the Cathedral congregation with her young family. She is a blessing to the Christian community, having produced a catalogue of songs that bring bible truths to bear on the heart and mind.
“Secular music is an expression of self. But in contrast, our motive for writing songs for the church is to bring glory to God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,” she said.
“God has given his people the beautiful gift of music and song and we use this to love, serve and build up the body of Christ.”
Tenielle began in the popular music industry before studying at Trinity Theological College in Perth where her knowledge and love of the gospel grew. She points to Colossians 3:16 as motivation to write spirit-inspired songs. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”
Tenielle wrote a song King of Grace for the Geraldton Women’s Conference which focussed on talks from the book of John.
“It is my prayer this song will strengthen and encourage the faith of God’s people, and orient our hearts, minds and affections toward the triune God of grace!”
Her talent was recognised by The Gospel Coalition USA when she was one of six winners of their songwriting competition to celebrate TGC’s 20th Anniversary.
She recently performed and conducted a songwriting workshop at the Word in Song Music Conference in Perth, and toured America, performing in Texas, Virginia and Nashville.