Joel Khouri
Joel Khouri is an American music producer, musician, and speaker known for his contributions to worship music and Christian artistry. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked extensively in music production, mentoring, and public speaking, particularly within the context of church and worship communities.
Early Life and Education
Khouri was raised in a church environment, where he was exposed to a broad range of musical styles. His early interest in music led him to develop skills both as a musician and in audio production. He earned an Associate of Ministry degree from the MorningStar School of Ministry and completed multiple certificate courses from Berklee College of Music. He also obtained Pro Tools certification, further equipping him for a career in professional music production.
Career
Khouri began his professional journey through hands-on experimentation with recording and sound design, eventually establishing himself as a producer with a distinct ability to blend genres and shape sonic landscapes. His work gained recognition within the Christian and worship music scenes, and he has since collaborated with a range of artists and worship leaders. Known for his sensitivity to the spiritual dimensions of music as well as its technical craft, Khouri has become a sought-after figure in studio and live production environments.
Speaking and Teaching
In addition to his production work, Khouri is an active speaker and teacher. He frequently leads workshops, mentorship sessions, and speaking engagements focused on worship, creativity, and the role of music in spiritual formation. His teachings emphasize cultivating sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and pursuing excellence in both heart and craft.
Influence and Legacy
Khouri is recognized for his role in shaping the next generation of worship leaders and creatives through mentorship and practical training. His commitment to preserving the artistry of music production and fostering innovation within the church continues to impact both local communities and the broader worship music landscape.
Current Work
Khouri remains active as a producer and speaker, dedicated to elevating the creative and spiritual expression of the church. He continues to mentor emerging artists and contribute to projects that merge technical excellence with heartfelt devotion.
Music
Before there was light, there was sound.
Not noise—sound.
A low, brooding hum that hovered like breath over deep waters.
Creation waited for it to speak.
Ray Hughes said,
“Sound preceded light in creation… Music was there before the foundations of the earth, and it will be there long after time folds in on itself.”
It’s a truth that lives in the bones of those who lean in and listen long enough.
Music is not made.
It is received.
It arrives like rain on old stones,
like wind threading through the ribs of an ancient forest.
The strings know.
The voice remembers.
The drum does not need permission to speak to the earth.
In every aching note,
something eternal stirs.
Something older than language.
Something too holy to explain.
For those who have walked through fire,
and those who have held space in silence long enough to hear their own hearts again—
music becomes more than melody.
It becomes mercy.
It becomes a place to dwell.
Not performance.
Not product.
But presence.
Here, in the stillness between notes,
God walks.
