Evan Wickham | |
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Birth name | Evan Matthew Wickham |
Born | San Diego, California | May 14, 1981
Origin | Portland, Oregon |
Genres | CCM, worship, pop rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2006–present |
Website | evanwickham |
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
Wickham was born on May 14, 1981,[1] in San Diego, California,[2] 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.[3] He was raised in the church by his parents, where his father is a worship pastor at Maranatha Chapel.[3] 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.[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, independently as well.[9][10]
Personal life
Wickham was based in Vista, California, 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.[11] His ministering career after Calvary Chapel directed him towards the Horizon Christian Fellowship in his hometown, where he was the worship pastor.[11] In 2013 he relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he was an elder and pastor of worship at The Westside branch of A Jesus Church.[12] 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.[11]
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)
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References
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 3 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.