Phillips, Craig and Dean serve as pastors, musicians and shine spotlight on Christ

Phillips, Craig and Dean serve as pastors, musicians and shine spotlight on Christ

While serving in dual roles as musicians and full-time pastors in three different cities, Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig and Dan Dean are committed to representing and reflecting the message behind their music.

Since joining forces in 1991, their songs have soared on the charts — selling more than 3 million albums and garnering 21 No. 1 radio singles.

In spite of the accolades and achievements, this musical trio shines the spotlight on Christ. For this group the mark of true success is based on the number of lives changed for God’s glory.

Diversity of the body of Christ

“We enjoy meeting people after our concerts and hearing their stories,” Craig said. “It’s fun to see the diversity of the body of Christ, and it’s a real joy to worship across the country with a body of believers. At our concerts our main goal is to create an atmosphere of praise and worship. We love to see people come to Christ and see them find the strength to move forward and not give up on their marriage, children or their dreams.”

As the group shares testimonies of trials and triumphs during concerts, they hope to encourage people to establish a firm foundation by placing their faith in Christ.

In the midst of the chaos and confusion of this world the group remains focused on directing audiences toward the One who is constant and consistent.

“When people listen to our songs I hope they will listen and look up,” Craig said. “In the midst of their fear and circumstances of dreadful times we want to remind them to look up and seek God. I’m reminded of Psalm 34:4, ‘I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.’ If we can encourage people to look up, seek God, fear less and hope more, then we have accomplished our mission.”