Today's guest, John Chisum, was such a joy to meet and hang out with! Getting to hear his story of following God after his radical conversion to see how He opened up doors for John when he least expected it. He also talks about a very dark time during his career when he felt so depressed and hopeless that he considered taking his own life. When he was at his lowest, God presented him with a new opportunity to begin helping singers and songwriters across the world with the Nashville Christian Songwriters website and organization. You will sense the joy he feels and just how much he loves the place God has put him. I pray this episode encourages you to keep going when you are at your lowest and know that God loves you and He doesn't leave you!
Bio:
John Chisum is an internationally loved worship leader, recording artist, songwriter, coach and teacher specializing in the areas of worship, songwriting, and personal empowerment. Currently President of Nashville Christian Songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee, John is continuing a 30+ year passion “to empower Christian songwriters worldwide.”
John is widely known for his songs recorded by Christian artists Ron Kenoly, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, Truth, First Call, The Cathedrals and many of Integrity’s Hosanna! Music recordings. John has been a long-time music industry professional in music publishing, artist development, songwriter, and producer roles for over 200 projects.
John studied classical voice at the University of Memphis and holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of South Alabama (Mobile) and a Masters of Arts in Worship Studies from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
John has had over 400 songs published in his career and has co-written and produced eight children’s and youth musicals in conjunction with Word Music, Integrity Music, and Lifeway Christian Resources. His compositions are in print with every major choral music company including Integrity Music, Word Music, Lillenas Music, Lifeway Christian Resources, and Allegis Music. He has released eight worship recordings distributed through Warner Brothers, Pamplin Music, Integrity Music, Martingale Music, and Firm Foundation Worship Ministries.
John counts among his personal mentors the late evangelist and Bible teacher Dr. Kenneth E. Hagin, influential Christian music pioneers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither, Darrell A. Harris, Stan Moser, and the late Dr. Robert E. Webber, author and founder of The Dr. Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies.
John has a great love for international ministry, as well, and has ministered in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia over the last twenty years. He has been involved overseas with Worship International and with The Protestant Women of the Chapel, a military organization that provides ministry to military families throughout the nations.
John has been married to Donna for 40 years, and they have a lovely daughter, Aly.
Anchor Verses:
Proverbs 16:9
Ephesians 3:20-this is the one he meant to say:)
Connect with John:
Website: https://www.johnchisum.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnchisumofficial/
Nashville Christian Songwriters:
Website:https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com
An Evening with John Chisum and Friends on October 16th: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/jc-event/
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