About Paul Baloche
Paul Baloche is a highly influential American Christian music artist, worship leader, and prolific singer-songwriter, primarily known for his contributions to contemporary worship music. His significance stems from crafting numerous widely adopted congregational songs that are sung in churches globally, establishing him as a pioneer in providing accessible musical resources and training for worship teams worldwide, with a consistent focus on facilitating authentic participation in worship.
- For 26 years, Paul Baloche served as the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas, before he and his wife relocated to New York City in 2015 to be closer to family.
- He is the songwriter behind many beloved worship standards, including "Open the Eyes of My Heart," "Above All," "Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)," and "Your Name," several of which consistently rank among the most performed songs in church services according to CCLI.
- Baloche is a three-time Dove Award-winning songwriter and has authored the book "God Songs," a practical guide for worship songwriters, in addition to creating instructional DVD series like "The Modern Worship Series" aimed at equipping worship teams.
- He founded LeadWorship.com in 1997 with the mission to "help others worship" by serving, equipping, and training local church worship teams around the world, offering workshops, video master classes, and free resources.
Paul Baloche's sheet music is exceptionally rewarding to perform and is well-suited for a broad range of musicians, from individual instrumentalists and vocalists to full church worship bands and choirs. His compositions are often available in various arrangements, including piano/vocal/guitar, easy piano, lead sheets, guitar tabs, and choral voicings, accommodating diverse skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Performing his music offers a deeply fulfilling experience, as the songs feature simple yet profound melodies and biblically grounded lyrics designed to foster congregational participation and create a unified worship experience.