We’re excited to invite songwriters from across the Kentucky Baptist Convention to participate in our 2026 Songwriting Competition!

This is an opportunity to bless churches throughout our state with biblically rich, congregationally friendly songs that help God’s people sing the truth with clarity and joy. Songs chosen through this competition may be featured on an upcoming KBC Worship recording, scheduled for release in 2026.

We are looking for 6–10 original songs that demonstrate:

  • Theological soundness
  • Consistency with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
  • Congregational accessibility (singable melodies, clear phrasing, corporate worship suitability)
  • A strong theme and message
  • Thoughtful lyrical and melodic craftsmanship
  • Well-shaped structure and flow

Whether your writing leans modern or traditional, reflective or celebratory, we can’t wait to hear what God has placed on your heart.

 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To keep this competition aligned with our mission and values, submissions must meet the following criteria:

  • Songs must not be under a current publishing agreement.
  • At least one writer on each submitted song must be a member of a KBC church.
  • Works should be original compositions intended for congregational worship.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Each song submission should include:

  • One PDF or Word document that contains either the full lyrics, a chord chart, or lead sheet.
  • An MP3 recording of the song. (This can be a simple demo—recording quality will not be judged.)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • We welcome multiple submissions, but each song must be submitted separately.
  • Please submit one song at a time, and feel free to send as many as you’d like.
SUBMISSION WINDOW
We are accepting submissions now through February 22, 2026. Don’t wait—this is your chance to contribute to a growing library of Christ-centered worship music for churches across Kentucky.
 
JOIN US
We’re genuinely excited to hear your songs as we seek to point hearts and voices toward Jesus in worship together.