Evan Matthew Wickham (born May 14, 1981) is an American

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ian and pastor who primarily plays a

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and

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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

Wickham was born on May 14, 1981, in San Diego, California, whose parents John and Lisa Wickham (''née'', Irwin), were in the band Parable, 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 Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: '' Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...

, 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. He also released ''Christmas Music Vol. 1'' on October 12, 2012. The subsequent album, '' Make Us One'', was released on December 2, 2013, independently as well.

Personal life

Wickham was based in

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, where he used to lead worship at Calvary Chapel. During this time Evan also served terms as the Middle School Pastor and High School Pastor. He was known for his passion for worship, theology, and opening his home to the youth group. His ministering career after Calvary Chapel directed him towards the Horizon Christian Fellowship in his hometown, where he was the worship pastor. In 2013 he relocated to

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, where he was an elder and pastor of worship at The Westside branch of A Jesus Church. In 2017 he and his family moved back to San Diego, California and opened Park Hill Church. Wickham currently lives in San Diego with his wife Sandy, whom he met when he was 15 years old.

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) Yes

References

External links

Official website

Evan Wickham's ''Worship Leader'' article
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wickham, Evan 1981 births Living people American performers of Christian music Musicians from San Diego Musicians from Portland, Oregon Songwriters from California Songwriters from Oregon