1990 - 1998
In 1990, Mark Harris, Kirk Sullivan, Andy Chrisman and Marty
Magehee felt called to start another Chrisitan music group. So,
they left the original band, THE TRUTH and started their music
ministry, as 4Him, a Christian Pop music group which was greatly
blessed by the Lord with success in the mainstream Christian Pop
music industry. During these 8 years, 4Him made 7 original albums
to the glory of Jesus Christ. They have won many awards, including
7 Dove awards. Their recogniton and success began in 1991, when
they won a Dove Award for BEST NEW ARTIST. A near complete list
of all their awards can be found at the bottom of their Discography
page.
2001
It had been three years since their last studio
release with original songs.
Kirk Sullivan was led by the Holy Spirit to purchase
a recording studio, as a witness to God's faithfulness, which he
set up in Mobile, AL, where he has been working with local Christian
artists and churches to produce their own Christian music CDs.
He also developed stronger relationships with the people in a
local church over the last 3 years, feeling like he now has a
home in Mobile, Al.
Mark Harris and Marty Magehee for the last three
years had been enjoying
married life and happily raising their
children, immersing themselves into family life, putting their
music ministry second.
Andy Chrisman, when he wasn't traveling with the
band, is full-time pastor and music worship leader at Celebrate
Family church in Celebration, Florida. In 1998, Andy felt a strong
calling to become a pastor, and after a two year wait, which "stretched
the faith of Andy and his family", a pastor asked Andy to
help start a church in Florida.
During this time, the members of 4Him have been
traveling down very different roads, gathering inspiration thourgh
their own life walks with Jesus, for their next album,
WALK
ON. The experiences of living their faith in their every day
Christian walk began to weave its way throughout the lyrics as
they composed the new songs on this CD, which so beautifully expressed
these four men's new journeys and lessons learned from life experiences
in following the Lord in faith. Mark Heimerman and Brent Bourgeios
produced this gem of an album.
2003
4Him once again came together to create a new album,
VISIBLE, which is a return to 4Him's roots with amazing harmonies
and stellar vocals reminiscent of the sound that established them
as Dove Award winners.
With raw and honest lyrics that describe God's unconditional
love for mankind and His sovereign power in our lives, this album
is a must-have! "The songs on this record are some of the best
that we have ever had the privilege to perform. They are from
the heart, and I hope they mean as much to others as they do to
us," says Mark Harris.
2004
For several years, the members 4Him have been friends
with Jim Caveizel, who portrays Jesus in Mel Gibson's film, THE
PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Marty MaGehee was able to accept an invitation
to screen the film, and was actually able to visit Jim Caviezel
on the set of this movie during its production in Italy.
"I had the opportunity to go to Rome and visit the
set with Jim while he was doing this project," says Marty. "Even
though we've known him for 10 years, after the make up was applied,
and the hair placed on his head on set, he was no longer Jim.
I could tell that unlike his roles in the past, where it was easy
to separate Jim from his characters, it was nearly impossible
to find him at all in this role. My wife Sheri and I could tell
that God had done an incredible work in Jim's life through this
role."
February 24, 2004 - 4Him traveled to Manila, in
the Phillipeans where they performed a series of concerts in The
Cathedral of Praise, which is a church of nearly 20,000 members
in downtown Manila. The members of 4Him visited 17 years ago when
they were still members of THE TRUTH.
4HIM's Awards include:
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2003
Dove Award nomination – Inspirational Recorded Song
of the Year
1998
Dove Award - Group of the Year Dove Award - Inspirational
Song of the Year for “Center of the Mark”
WOW! Inspirational Award nomination - Performing artist
of the Year
1997
Grammy Award nomination - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel
Album for The Message
1996
RIAA certified gold album for The Basics of Life 1996
CCM Magazine’s readers’ poll - Favorite Long Form Video
for The Ride Comes Alive
1995
American Songwriter - Christian Artist of the Year
Dove Award - Group of the Year 1994 CCM Magazine -
Song of the Year for “For Future Generations”
1994
Dove Award - Group of the Year Dove Award - Inspirational
Album of the Year for The Season of Love
1993
Christian Booksellers Association Impact Award - Cassette
Jacket Design for The Basics of Life Christian Booksellers
Association Impact Award - Total Promotional Campaign, Music
for The Basics of Life
Dove Award - Group of the Year Dove Award - Inspirational
Album of the Year for Generation to Generation
1992
Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best Group
1991
Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best Group
Dove Award - Best New Artist
1990
Christian Research Report Reporter Poll - Best New
Artist
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