Introduction
Evan Matthew Wickham (born May 14, 1981) is an American Christian musician and pastor who primarily plays a contemporary Christian music and worship style of music. He has released four studio albums, Mysterious Things in 2006, Above the Sky in 2009, Christmas Music Vol. 1 in 2012, and Make Us One in 2013, all independently released.
Early life
Evan Matthew Wickham was born on May 14, 1981, in San Diego, California, whose parents John and Lisa Wickham (née, Irwin), were in the band Parable Reunion, where she was the lead vocalist and his father a lead guitarist. He was raised in the church by his parents, where his father is a worship pastor at Maranatha Chapel. His younger brother is Phil Wickham, and he has a younger sister, Jillian.
Music career
His music recording career began in 2006 with the studio album Mysterious Things released on April 6, 2006. He released Above the Sky on December 4, 2009. The subsequent album, Make Us One, was released on December 2, 2013, independently as well.
Personal life
Wickham was based in Vista, California, where he used to lead worship at Calvary Chapel. His ministering career after Calvary Chapel directed him towards the Horizon Christian Fellowship in his hometown, where he was the worship pastor. He has since relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he is an elder and pastor of worship at The Westside branch of A Jesus Church. This is where he lives with his wife Sandy, whom he met when he was 15 years old, and their children.
Discography
- Albums
- Mysterious Things (April 6, 2006)
- Above the Sky (December 4, 2009)
- Christmas Music Vol. 1 (October 2, 2012)
- Make Us One (December 2, 2013)