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Ask Don Moen what he does, and the answer might surprise you. He won’t say he’s a songwriter even though he’s written more than 100 songs. He won’t say he’s a worship leader even though he’s led worship on every continent but Antarctica and recorded numerous albums. He won’t say he’s a businessman or producer even though as President of Integrity Music he has produced and directed hundreds of projects that have helped make the company an industry leader.
If you ask Don Moen why God put him on this planet, he’ll tell you: To be an architect who designs products and events that help people experience God’s presence in a new and fresh way. And in more than three decades of ministry, he’s had lots of opportunity to fulfill that purpose.
Don grew up in Minnesota before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to attend Oral Roberts University. There, his musical gifts caught the eye of Terry Law, who asked Don to join his worship team, Living Sound, which ministered in communist countries throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. For 10 years, Don was responsible for much of the group’s arrangements and musical productions, and saw first-hand the power of praise and worship to open closed doors and hearts, and lead enslaved people into the presence of God.
In 1984, Integrity Music asked him to lead worship on one of the first Hosanna! Music albums, Give Thanks. The project became one of Integrity’s most popular recordings ever and a benchmark for the genre, achieving gold certification status and now nearing platinum certification.
Don eventually joined the staff of Integrity, and today serves as President of Integrity Music and executive vice president/creative director for Integrity Media. In these roles, he speaks into the production of hundreds of products including all of the CDs and worship resources produced by Integrity Label Group. As an artist in his own right, Don sold over 5,000,000 units.
His discography reflects his passion to create resources for the church that lead people into an honest and intimate relationship with the Lord. In 2002, his peers recognized that lifelong commitment and presented him with the Ray DeVries Church Ministry Award.
Don has also received a Dove Award for his work on the musical “God With Us” and has received multiple Dove Award nominations for his songs, CDs and choral resources.
In addition to his writing and recording, Don makes time to tour domestically and abroad. On his most recent U.S. tour, Don headlined iWORSHIP concerts that benefited Food for the Poor and included fellow artists Twila Paris, Chris Tomlin, Sara Groves and Robin Mark. He also has served as worship leader for past National Day of Prayer events and as a music industry spokesperson, having been featured on Fox News, NPR and in USA Today.
Don is as popular overseas as he is at home. His travels for concerts and seminars have taken him to Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Guatemala, Honduras, and elsewhere.
Don resides in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife Laura and their five children. And, despite his many creative pursuits, family is his first priority. The man who leads thousands in worship is just as an ordinary husband and dad who loves serving as a short order cook at home and cheering at his children’s ball games.
Discography:
Hiding Place, 2006
Arise, 2006
Thank You Lord, 2004
Trono de Gracia, 2003
God Will Make A Way – The Best Of Don Moen, 2003
God In Us (worship musical), 2001
I Will Sing, 2001
Mercy Seat, 1999
En Tu Presencia, 1999
God Is Good, 1998
God For Us (worship musical), 1998
Let Your Glory Fall, 1997
Emmanuel Has Come, 1996
Rivers Of Joy, 1995
Trust In The Lord, 1994
God With Us (worship musical), 1993
Worship With Don Moen, 1992
Eternal God, 1990
Bless The Lord, 1989
Steadfast Love, 1988
Give Thanks, 1986
Songs Include:
“Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”
“God Is Good All the Time” (with Paul Overstreet)
“God Will Make a Way”
“I Want to Be Where You Are”
“Let Your Glory Fall”
“Thank You Lord”
“We’ve Come to Bless Your Name”
“I Will Sing”
“Come to the River of Life” (with Claire Cloninger)
“God Is Here” (with Paul Overstreet)
“Hallelujah to the Lamb” (with Debbye Graafsma)
“I Will Rejoice”
“May Your Presence Go With Us”
“We Give You Glory” (with Claire Cloninger)
“He Never Sleeps”
Awards /Nominations:
Ray DeVries Church Ministry Award, 2002
Dove Award for “God With Us” (Musical of the Year), 1994
Dove Award nominations including:
Trono de Gracia (nominated for Spanish Language Album), 2004
“God In Us” (nominated for Musical of the Year), 2003
“God Is Good All The Time” (nominated as Country Recorded Song), 2003
En Tu Presencia (nominated for Spanish Language Album), 2001
“God For Us” (nominated for Musical of the Year), 1999
“Emmanuel Has Come” (nominated for Musical of the Year), 1998
“Mighty Cross” (nominated for Musical of the Year), 1995
Worship With Don Moen (nominated for Inspirational Album), 1993
“God Will Make A Way” (nominated for Song of the Year), 1992
“I’m A Helper” (nominated for Children’s Musical of the Year), 1992
Touring/Special Appearances/Misc:
_ International touring: Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, The Netherlands, South Africa, Guatemala, Honduras, etc. (Ongoing)
_ Instructor, Seminars4Worship and Integrity Worship Institute national and international events (Ongoing)
_ Featured worship leader, Lifeway “Music Week” retreat events (summer 2006)
_ Headlining artist/music coordinator, iWORSHIP Tour (Spring 2004 & Spring 2003)
_ Host, “God Will Make A Way LifeSystem” Infomercial
_ Featured in Billboard magazine article focusing on growth of worship genre (February 15, 2003)
_ Guest worship leader, “National Day of Prayer” (nationally broadcast in May 2002)
_ Guest worship leader, “Global Pastors Network WorldCast” (satellite broadcast in October 2002)
_ Guest, National Public Radio special focusing on praise and worship music (November 2001)
_ Featured in USA Today article focusing on the growth of praise and worship music (October 19, 2001)
_ Headlining artist/music coordinator, Songs 4 Worship National Tour (Fall 2001)
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