Chris Tomlin
It’s no secret that there is a lot of division and unrest in culture right now. So what do you do when your congregation walks in carrying the weight of division and unrest? Chris Tomlin shares what it’s like to lead when everything feels chaotic.
After 30 years of ministry, he’s watching something unprecedented happen in churches—people are hungry for something that transcends the chaos.
You’ll Hear:
- Why “The King Is Still The King” is perfectly timed for this moment
- The hymn Chris is using to end every service that carries breakthrough
- Anchoring your congregation when everything feels unstable
- What Chris Tomlin is seeing in churches nationwide that gives him hope
Chris says: “People are looking for people to lead out and to be bold because people are hungry.” Your congregation needs this kind of anchored leadership right now.
Listen now to hear all about what Chris Tomlin is seeing, leading worship around America right now.
Chris Tomlin Bio
Chris Tomlin was born in Grand Saline, Texas, into a musical family. He received his first guitar from his dad around age 11 and began writing songs in his early teens. By age 13 he was singing in his local church, and at 14 he penned his first worship song. In college, he studied psychology at Texas A&M, while leading worship through a campus group called Breakaway. During those years, a friendship with Louie Giglio helped steer Chris Tomlin into full-time worship ministry.
Career & Influence
Chris Tomlin released his first major album The Noise We Make in 2001, marking his national breakthrough. Over the years, his songs like “How Great Is Our God,” “Our God,” and “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” became global worship staples. He has scored over twenty number-one Christian singles and dozens of top-ten hits. Through his albums and tours, Chris Tomlin has led thousands into worship and encouraged worship communities everywhere. His 2022 project Always, with songs like Holy Forever, exemplifies his heart: to center worship and help people connect deeply with God.
Impact & Recognition
Chris Tomlin has sold millions of albums globally and amassed billions of streams. TIME magazine once called him “the most often sung artist in the world.” He’s won a Grammy, many Billboard awards, and dozens of Dove Awards. In 2016 he became one of just four artists (in any genre) to receive a SoundExchange award for over a billion digital radio streams. His influence also extends to co-writing, church leadership, and encouraging spiritual growth in worship leaders.
Chris Tomlin’s Personal Life & Heart
Chris Tomlin married Lauren Bricken on November 9, 2010, and they have three daughters. They live near Franklin, Tennessee, in a home they’ve called “Peacefield.” His faith is rooted in honesty — he’s written songs that wrestle with doubt, longing, and hope. Chris Tomlin often says worship is more than music: it’s dialogue with God, even in the hardest seasons. He continues to tour, release music, and support worship leaders to carry Christ’s light into their communities.
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