Jessica Morris Tomlin Research Paper

Chris Tomlin: Worship Night in America ‘It's a prayer for God's revival in our churches’
By Jessica Morris
Chris Tomlin’s worship songs have been sung my millions of people all over the world; in fact Time called him “Most Likely the Most Often Sung Artist Anywhere.” Songs like “Everlasting God,” and “How Great Is Our God,” have been quintessential to the language of the church, overcoming denominational difference to bring us together in one voice. So what is next on the agenda for the Grammy Award winner? Well, he’s bringing Worship Night in America to three major cities across the nation this summer, and it’s more than a feel-good concert.
“The idea is bringing the church together, from the Catholics to the charismatics in the USA in a
“Worship Night in America to me is another step in a sense of we're going to be praying for the nation and our country. That doesn't just start with praying for the nation. I feel it starts with individuals, our own selves, our own hearts, and our churches.”
In light of the precarious political and spiritual events that have been taking place in America, Tomin acknowledges that God has his hand firmly on the event. “I just feel like in God's providence this is so on point. I feel it just riveting, amping up and momentum growing like crazy for this because of this moment in our nation.” Coming up with the idea for Worship Night in America 2 years ago, he says God’s timing has been pivotal. “I just feel like these nudgings from God, from the Holy Spirit has just been right on at every step, at every single place.”
With a love for American history and the values of the Founding Fathers, Tomlin feels the weight of the task. Starting in Madison Square Garden on August 8, the event is literally bringing Christ into the centre of American culture. “I'm really carrying these trembling hands because I feel like, again, this is not just the normal going onto a city and doing tour...Who knows what's going to happen these days, but it's going to be very, very
“We've raised plus a million dollars for these kids. I would have never dreamed that. I've never done anything like that on a tour. I've toured for 15 years and never done anything like that in my life.”
Joining the board of CURE International with his wife last year, Tomlin can’t speak highly enough of the organization’s work. “They share the love of Christ with the families, and the love of Jesus and the Good News and the grace of God,” he shares.” They've already seen over two and a half million kids around the world for surgery in their hospitals. It's unbelievable.”
The Love Ran Red Tour will continue this fall as Tomlin’s friends the Rend Collective join him again. “They bring a great joy to the stage. They bring a great atmosphere. They engage the audience so well.” Bringing them over from Northern Ireland several years ago, he remains one of their closest supporters in the US.
“They just fit perfectly with my music because they're very different to me…It's very different, but the same heart of worship. We had this huge spring leg together. I felt, let's keep this going in the fall. I'm looking forward to being out with them