In 1992, American worship leaders began gradually embracing the music of the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Before long, names like Darlene Zschech, Marty Sampson and Joel Houston became mainstays within the United States and eventually, songs like “Shout To The Lord,” “My Hope,” “The Stand,” “You Said,” “Mighty To Save,” and “Forever Reign” could…

Born out of a youth ministry in Sydney, Australia’s dynamic Hillsong church, Hillsong United has steadily become one of the modern worship movement’s most influential worldwide voices. The band has collectively produced such iconic anthems as “One Way,” “Tell The World,” “The Stand,” “Mighty To Save,” “Came To My Rescue” and “From The Inside Out.”…

In the first week of release in Australia, Hillsong Church’s latest LIVE project God Is Able has outsold recent releases by Lady Gaga and Beyonce. The debuted at third on the ARIA Top 50 Chart just behind Adele’s 21 and LMFAO’s Sorry For Party Rocking. God Is Able hits retail outlets in the U.S., on…

Hillsong prepares for release of 20th LIVE recording Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia is set to release its 20th Hillsong LIVE recording July 26th. God Is Able will 11 new songs led by Reuben Morgan, Hillsong United’s Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech and additional worship leaders from London, Stockholm and Cape Town. “I love this album,”…

Chad Bonham
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Chad Bonham

Chad has been working in mass media for over 20 years. Chad’s professional journey began at the University of Tulsa where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (1993) while working extensively in athletic media relations and serving as a sports editor for The Collegian.

Since then, he has written extensively for such publications as Relevant, CCM, Christian Retailing, New Man, Charisma, Today’s Christian, Ministries Today, Breakaway, Brio, Sports Spectrum, Christian Single, Faith & Friends, Sharing the Victory and Gospel Today.

He has authored, co-authored or ghost written and edited 13 books including Life in the Fairway (New Leaf Press), Glory of the Games (Cross Training), Wrestling with God (River Oak), Spiritual Journeys (Relevant) and the four-part Fellowship of Christian Athletes Core Value Series; Excellence, Teamwork, Serving and Integrity (Regal Books). Chad is currently working on five new books including Sooner Legacy, Husker Legacy and Lessons From Sooner Football (Cross Training) as well as The Faith of Stock Car Racing (Judson Press).

When he's not writing, Chad lends his efforts to various independent television and film projects. He was the coordinating producer for Choosing Life (2010) and Life Happens (2011). Chad is currently serving as producer on a forthcoming documentary about Super Bowl champion Brian Kinchen.

Chad and his wife Amy live in Broken Arrow, Okla., with sons Lance (September 2003), Cole (February 2008) and Quinn (February 2011).

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