Godfrey Birtill was born in Chorley, Lancashire. His family has Moravian roots dating back to the early 1700's including Moravian hymn writer James Montgomery (Angels from the realms of glory) being one of his ancestors. Many of his songs like, 'Outrageous Grace', and 'When I look at the blood', have a prophetic edge to them and have been picked up internationally

 

Much of his ministry is connected to 'grass roots' city prayer gatherings across the denominations. He often writes songs on location that are connected to the city, seeking to release the cities indigenous song and lament. He's led worship and done 'Song and Intercession' workshops across the UK, South Africa, Europe and America, including song workshops on a reservation with Navajo Indians