As Jason Lovins leads worship for events around the country, he reminds audiences that every life has meaning, purpose and value.
When Lovins’ mother was only 15 years old, she was raped and became pregnant. However, because of the support and encouragement she received during this crucial time, she decided not to have an abortion.
Even though she was a young mother, she realized the importance of continuing her education, as well as providing for her son’s physical and spiritual needs.
Despite Lovins not having a connection to his earthly father, his mother and grandmother made it very clear to him at a young age that his heavenly Father loved him more than he could ever know.
Lovins grew up attending First Baptist Church, Kenova, W.Va., and felt the Lord calling him to pursue music while in college.
Today Lovins maintains a busy schedule leading worship for church services, revivals, conferences and youth camps such as LifeWay’s Centrifuge. He also has performed at Billy Graham events and wrote the song “Journey” for a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association TV Special.
As Lovins performs at events around the country, he shares his testimony in hopes of encouraging audiences to choose life. His newest album, “Promises,” is designed to help listeners turn their eyes toward Jesus.
“When I’m leading worship, I just want to be real with audiences,” Lovins said. “As a kid, I remember making up stories that my dad lived in California or someplace. I didn’t want people to feel sorry for me when they found out that my mom had been raped.
“A life-changing moment came when we were leading worship at a summer camp and I met a 16-year-old girl who had an 8-month-old baby. I felt led to talk to her and found out that she had been raped. I knew that I needed to share my story with her and let her know that there was someone else in this world who has been through exactly what she has been through and has made it. During our conversation, I realized how much she needed that encouragement. That really put things into perspective for me.”
Through the years, Lovins has received countless emails and letters from people who have been inspired to choose life after hearing his testimony.
“I’ve heard from people who have been reminded that God is so much bigger than we ever give Him credit for and He is in control even when we don’t realize it,” Lovins said.
“One night after a concert, a lady came up to me and simply said, ‘Thank you.’ I found out later that the woman had been struggling for a long time and considering not keeping her baby.”
“The Lord has been able to use my story to change the hearts of many people who were wondering if they could go through with an abortion.
“After another concert, a lady came up and said, ‘I wasn’t planning to come tonight because I haven’t been to church in a few years. I’ve been very mad at God ever since my son committed suicide. That’s when I walked away from the Lord. I didn’t know how to deal with it. My friend talked me into coming to your concert. I believe it was to hear your story and realize that tragedy does happen, but the Lord is still working in our lives and He will not forsake us.’ This lady just needed to see an example of someone who had been faithful even in the midst of terrible times. It’s been incredible to hear one testimony after another about how God’s love has brought hope and healing to each situation.”
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