Charles Billingsley

It’s no secret Charles Billingsley is one of Christian music’s most captivating Inspirational voices, but for this singer, worship leader, husband, father and teacher—to name but a few of his leading roles—it’s what’s behind the music that has truly made the man. Launching his career more than two decades ago fronting GRAMMY®- nominated genre giants NewSong, Charles has since headlined more than 3,000 concerts and released 24 recordings as a solo artist. Also a sought-after worship leader at Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California, he regularly appears at such popular events as Women of Joy, Gridiron Men and Celebrators, among numerous others. And for a few years now, Charles has shared his thoughts with a broader audience via his own nationally syndicated radio series, “Words on Worship,” broadcast weekdays on more than 300 stations, as well as online. Through these 60-second spots, Charles conveys the central message of his heart, “to assist other believers in discovering a lifestyle of worship.” He explains, “I think every decision you make, every sin you commit, everything ultimately is a worship issue, as a believer. Everybody worships something or someone, every moment of every day. So, who or what you’re worshiping will determine the choices you make—financially, physically, everything.” When he’s not on the road, Charles and his family—wife Shae and teen sons Caleb and Cooper—call San Diego home, and it’s his days offstage that ultimately inspire him the most. “Being a father is a lot like being a teacher,” Charles relates. “There’s a lot of pressure and accountability to be the man I’m supposed to be, for my kids to see the same guy at home as they see onstage at church. I want them to witness me reading Scripture; I want them to have conversations with me about the Lord on a regular basis so they know this is not just a job to me, but a lifestyle.” Behind the big voice, the numerous accolades, the mentoring and teaching—and every other hat Charles Billingsley wears—he is simply a man on a mission for the Kingdom. “The greatest joy I have is that moment in a concert when you know people are truly engaging the Spirit of God and the Lord is moving,” he concludes. “When you’re at a place where you’ve done your part and God has taken over, that’s when I’m completely fulfilled.” New Album is available now on iTunes, charlesbillingsley.com and in Christian Bookstores. Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cbillingsley