Pat Barrett spills all about the new group, "Sons of Sunday"

Every once in a while, something unexpected shows up in the worship world—and it doesn’t just grab your attention, it grabs your soul. That’s exactly what happened when the Sons of Sunday showed up. A handful of worship leaders and a room full of microphones and raw, honest songs. So, how did this happen? When Pat Barrett sat down with Justin and Kim on-air, you could feel the excitement in the room. The second the name “Sons of Sunday” came up, everyone leaned in. And Pat? He didn’t hold back. He described how years of friendship, late-night songwriting sessions, and ministry moments behind the scenes eventually led to this question: “Hey… you wanna be in a band?” His answer? “Let me think about it… yes.” From there, things moved fast. The group gathered in a small church in Charlotte, NC, for three days to finish writing songs, sing them live, and let the Spirit do the rest. What they captured wasn’t just music—it was joy. Deep, rich joy. The kind that can only come from people who genuinely love each other and the God they’re singing to. So, who are the Sons of Sunday? The lineup is no joke. It’s a worship dream team made up of some of the most impactful voices in the Church right now. There’s Pat Barrett, whose songs like Build My Life have become staples in worship sets around the globe. Brandon Lake, known for anthems like Gratitude and his fiery, heartfelt delivery in songs like Hard Fought Hallelujah. Chandler Moore, whose voice you might recognize from Maverick City Music. Add Pastor Steven Furtick and Chris Brown from Elevation Church—two guys behind the sound and heartbeat of Elevation Worship—and then top it off with Leland Mooring, who’s quietly penned more of your church’s favorite worship songs than you probably realize. Together, they make up the Sons of Sunday—a group rooted in friendship, worship, and a shared desire to point everything back to Jesus.