One of the most notable and popular songwriters in the Praise & Worship movement, Chris Tomlin has inspired millions to lift up their voices in song. It is reported by TIME magazine, that over 40 million people sing the songs of Chris Tomlin each week. This newest album, "How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection," is just that, a collection of the songs that have inspired, touched and changed hearts around the world. Most of these songs are sung in church worship services across the nation every Sunday and helped bring change to Contemporary Christian Sunday morning worship service.
Chris Tomlin's Biography
Chris began writing his own songs at the age of 14 in 1986, after his dad taught him to play guitar. Saved at a young age, he had a deep desire to share God's love with others. During his college years, Chris served as a worship leader for the Dawson McAlisters Youth Conferences in Texas. These were revivals specially designed to evangelize teens and college students.
In the early 90's, a religious movement began in Texas that introduced an alternative to traditional worship. The Praise & Worship movement began mostly as a movement among the teens and college age students wishing to worship and praise God in a new and unique format.
However, this new, less restrictive style of singing and worshipping became very popular throughout the country. People of all ages preferred this relaxed format over the traditional ways. Many churches, because of this movement, have moved to a more contemporary style of Sunday morning worship. Chris is credited as one of the major singers and songwriters that began the Praise & Worship movement.
After college, Tomlin continued to sing and write songs. In 1997, he met Louie Giglio, a pastor in Atlanta. Louie was beginning a ministry called the Passion Movement. It's also called the 268 Generation Movement based on Bibical scripture, Isaiah 26:8. Similar to Dawson Mcalister's efforts for teens. This was a way to evangelize university students.
Louie asked Chris Tomlin to be part of the efforts. The Passion Movement and the Praise and Worship movement took the country by storm, in fact the annual Passion Conferences grow bigger each year. The one going on right now, Passion 2012 is completely sold out.
Chris Tomlin has toured with some of the greatest names in Christian music history, including Matt Redman, The David Crowder Band, Delirious?, and Steven Curtis Chapman. He's quick to remind fans that it's not about him or his music. It's always about God and His plans. In fact, Chris can personally testify to that in his own personal life. In 2010 God showed Chris whom he would marry. He married Lauren Bricken on November 9, 2010 and the couple just gave birth to a little girl, Ashlyn Alexandra Tomlin on September 22, 2011.
How Great Is Our God : The Essential Collection
This album feature 14 tracks; seven of which went to #1 at Christian AC Radio, 4 are currently in the Top 10 of most sung songs at Churches, and all 14 songs are in the top 120. The record will also include new renditions of “Forever,” “We Fall Down” and a new version of the title track “How Great Is Our God. For more information on this album and all of Chris Tomlin's albums, tours and ministries, check out the Chris Tomlin website.
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