Instrumental Convergence

Kirk is the Director of Lifeway Worship since December  2025. He is returning to Lifeway after two previous con nections with the organization. First from 1998-2004 as a  Music Events Consultant, then from 2010-2019 as an ex clusive songwriter.  

Kirk is an ordained minister, a respected worship leader, a  published songwriter, an in-demand studio singer, and a  professional counselor. He was born and raised in Jack sonville, FL in the home of two educators. Early on Kirk’s  father, Camp Kirkland, became the instrumental director at  their home church, First Baptist, so Kirk was raised loving  the church and the music of the church. He was trained in  instrumental music education earning a Bachelor's degree  from Florida State University. He felt called to ministry  while in college and has been in various forms of music  ministry for over 30 years. 

Kirk felt called to more ministry training later in his career,  so he completed a Master's degree in Counseling at  Trevecca Nazarene University in 2008. Before taking his  current role with Lifeway Worship, Kirk was the Minister of  Music & Worship, and a Pastoral Counselor, at Judson  Baptist Church in Nashville, TN for 19 years.  

Kirk lives in Nashville with his wife of 27 years, Julianne,  and their 3 children, Campbell, Kate and Caleb.