Profiles

Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs that are sung by thousands of churches each week. Songs such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Above All,” “Hosanna,” and “Your Name” have become congregational favorites around the world. A three-time Dove Award-winning songwriter, Baloche travels internationally to teach and lead others in worship.

Through Leadworship.com, he developed a series of Master Classes designed to equip and train worship leaders and teams around the world. He has recorded 17 albums with Integrity Music and served as worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas, for 25 years. An ordained minister, Baloche received his Master of Divinity from the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Baloche currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife, Rita. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.