In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most-awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, and 49 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified Gold or Platinum albums to his credit. 

In his career, he has collaborated with and had his songs recorded by other renowned artists in the Christian music world including BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Amy Grant, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Geo Moore, and others. His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Billy Dean, Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Lauren Alaina. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story. His new album, titled Still, released Oct. 14, 2022 (Sony Music/Provident Entertainment). Filled with entirely fresh, life-giving songs for the masses, the album includes the title track, “Don’t Lose Heart,” “I’m Alive,” and so much more. 

He is also the recent recipient of the BMI Icon Award. Given to him in June 2022, Chapman is the first Christian music songwriter to receive the honor, joining an elite list that includes Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Sting. 

Along with touring the world, Steven Curtis Chapman has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning and This Morning, CNN, MSNBC, 60 Minutes, E! Entertainment, The Today Show, Fox & Friends, and The Tonight Show among others, along with appearing in the pages of People Magazine, Billboard, Parents Magazine, and more. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope (ShowHope.org) in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans.

Frank serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Aquarium, Macy’s and is currently serving as Chairman of the Delta Air Lines board. Additionally, he sits on the Board of Trustees at Agnes Scott College and recently completed tenure on the Proctor & Gamble and Grady Hospital Boards. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a jurisprudence degree from Columbia University School of Law. 

Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multicampus church with a global reach. His messages influence generations through modern day technology and digital media, his televised broadcast, Kingdom Connection, and outreaches that put God’s love and compassion into action. Jentezen is also a New York Times bestselling author who speaks at conferences worldwide. He and his wife, Cherise, live in Gainesville, Georgia, and have five children and four grandchildren. Find out more at jentezenfranklin.org.  

Zach Windahl is a faith-based entrepreneur, author, and speaker with a mission to help others better understand the Bible and grow closer to God. Zach is most well-known for publishing The Bible Study: A One-Year Study of the Bible and How it Relates to You, which helps readers engage with the Bible like never before and has sold over 250,000 copies since being published in 2016. Passionate about helping people create holy habits, Zach founded The Brand Sunday, a company dedicated to providing resources that help people grow in their relationship with God, including planners, study journals, trivia books ice breaker cards, and more. Zach strives to meet people wherever they are in their faith journey, from new believers to seasoned saints, to help them understand that faith does not need to be overwhelming and learn what it means to live a whole and holy life. You can learn more about Zach, and purchase his newest book, See the Good here: www.zachwindahl.com/