Evan Matthew Wickham (born May 14, 1981) is an American Christian pastor and musician with a focus on Contemporary Christian Music and Christian worship music.
Evan Wickham | |
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| Birth name | Evan Matthew Wickham |
| Born | May 14, 1981 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | CCM, worship, pop rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | Official website |
Early life
editEvan Matthew Wickham was born on May 14, 1981,[1] in San Diego, California[2] to John and Lisa Wickham (née, Irwin). Previously members of the 1970s Christian band Parable, his mother was the group's lead vocalist and his father was the lead guitarist.[3] Wickham attended church as a child and teenager at the non-denominational Maranatha Chapel in San Diego, where his father was a worship leader.[3] Wickham's younger brother is the Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Phil Wickham. He also has a younger sister named Jillian.
Career
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Wickham's music career began in 2006 with the studio album Mysterious Things released on April 6, 2006.[4] He released Above the Sky on December 4, 2009.[5][6][7] He also released Christmas Music Vol. 1[8] on October 12, 2012. The subsequent album, Make Us One, was released on December 2, 2013. All four albums were independently released.[9][10]
Personal life
editAs a young adult, Wickham lived in Vista, California, where he attended the local Calvary Chapel and led worship. It was during this time that he served as the church's youth pastor for middle school and high school aged teens.[11] He later served at Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego as worship leader.[11] After relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2013, Wickham was appointed an elder and worship leader at "A Jesus Church" on the westside of the city.[12] In 2017, Wickham and his returned to San Diego, starting Park Hill Church there.
Wickham and his wife currently live in San Diego.[11]
Discography
editAlbums
- Mysterious Things (April 6, 2006)
- Above the Sky (December 4, 2009)
- Christmas Music Vol. 1 (October 2, 2012)
- Make Us One (December 2, 2013)
References
edit- ^ California Birth Index. "Evan Matthew Wickham, Born 05/14/1981 in California". California Birth index. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (June 7, 2013). "Evan Wickham: The San Diego worship man asking God to make us one". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Parable Reunion. "Members". Parable Reunion. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Evan Wickham. "Mysterious Things". Evan Wickham. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ Armstrong, Jeremy. "Feature Review: Above the Sky by Evan Wickham". Worship Leader (Mar/Apr 2010): 76–7. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Proctor, Todd. "A Pastor's Point of View". Worship Leader (Mar/Apr 2010): 77. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Bradford, A.T. (May 7, 2013). "Review: Above the Sky – Evan Wickham". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Christmas Music Vol. 1 by Evan Wickham on Apple Music, October 2, 2012, retrieved March 27, 2018
- ^ Hunter, Andrea. "Feature Review: Evan Wickham, Make Us One". Worship Leader (Jan/Feb 2014): 56–7. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (January 17, 2014). "Review : Evan Wickham – Make Us One". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ a b c WOOKIEE (September 18, 2009). "Evan Wickham Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ A Jesus Church. "Staff". A Jesus Church. Archived from the original on August 29, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.