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Music Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Can I use Sovereign Grace songs in my church?
  2. Can a church use your songs if it’s not a CCLI member?
  3. Can I perform and record a Sovereign Grace song on my own music project?
  4. Can I use a Sovereign Grace song or recording on a video, slide show, or movie?
  5. Can I make copies of Sovereign Grace recordings so our church’s worship team can learn the songs?
  6. Can I reproduce a sound recording or the lyrics of a Sovereign Grace song on my website or webpage?
  7. Can I print lyric sheets of Sovereign Grace songs for a private prayer meeting or Bible study held in my home?

1. Can I use Sovereign Grace songs in my church?

If your church is a member of CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing, Inc.), you have permission to use thousands of songs including those from Sovereign Grace Ministries. That license covers a vast majority of uses by a church. Please visit the CCLI website for more details.



2. Can a church use your songs if it’s not a CCLI member?
Yes, but for most churches it is more costly administratively and financially to not be a member of CCLI. For individual church use requests (for non-CCLI members), please click here to visit our copyright info page.
In most cases, yes. Use of a Sovereign Grace song requires two permissions—a master license and a mechanical license. Click here for information on how to obtain them.



4. Can I use a Sovereign Grace song or recording on a video, slide show, or movie?
In most cases, yes. Use of a Sovereign Grace song requires two permissions—a master license and a mechanical license. Click here for information on how to obtain them.



5. Can I make copies of Sovereign Grace Ministries recordings so our church’s worship team can learn the songs?
We do not allow copying of our recordings without appropriate permission. Please click here for information on how to request that.



6. Can I reproduce a sound recording or the lyrics of a Sovereign Grace song on my website or webpage?
Yes, with the appropriate website license. Click here for information on how to obtain a license. Please note that if you use our recording, you will need a master license as well as a mechanical license.



7. Can I print lyric sheets of Sovereign Grace songs for a private prayer meeting or Bible study held in my home?
Yes, with the appropriate permission. Click here for more information.
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