Terry MacAlmon

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Terry MacAlmon
OccupationWorship Leader/Recording Artist
SpouseGreta MacAlmon
ChildrenGrant, Kyle, and Drew
Website[1]

Terry MacAlmon is a Christian songwriter, recording artist and worship leader. He heads a worship music ministry based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and travels leading worship in conferences, retreats, worship seminars, and churches throughout the United States, and internationally. As a psalmist, he often sings prophetically over congregations, cities, and nations.


Terry has been known to perform often at outdoor concerts and rallies, while singing and playing piano with no other musical accompaniment. He often dons what have come to be known as his trademark pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses,[citation needed] while performing in a style some have claimed resembles the late Ray Charles.

He is well known for writing the popular song I Sing Praises that has been a Top 40 Christian song around the world, and is still regularly sung in many churches. The song was published by Integrity Music in 1989 and is included in many modern hymnals.


The Early Years

Upon Terry's birth the doctor informed his parents that he would likely not live through his first month due to cranial stenosis (a premature closure of the soft spot in his head). His mother remembers pacing the floor with him every day and praying, "Lord, if You let him live, I will give him to You for Your service." The Lord heard a mother’s cry and miraculously healed her baby. Terry believes that he not only received the gift of life at that time but also a special anointing and gift of music.

It was at the age of three that Terry's mom began sitting him on the piano bench to occupy him while she looked after his brothers. Terry quickly began to discover the notes of “Jesus Loves Me,” a song he had learned in Sunday School. A steady progression took place. By the time he was five, he played his first solo in church.

The gift continued to develop; Terry became the church pianist at the age of 11. Winning state and national talent awards in his denomination became a regular event during Terry's teenage years.

It was in the summer of 1973 when Terry had a very unusual visitation from the Lord after an evening service at a youth retreat. He recalls, "It was as if God's presence was sitting on me like a cloud. His presence was so heavy that I physically could not even lift my head. I just knelt and trembled while His Spirit dealt with me. I knew that He was placing His mantle of worship upon me. I have never been the same since that special August night.”

Discography

  • Instrumental Worship, Vol. 1 (Integrity / M2.0 Communications, 1997, 2003)
  • Instrumental Worship, Vol. 2 (Integrity / M2.0 Communications, 1998, 2003)
  • Live Worship from the World Prayer Center (Integrity / M2.0 Communications, 1999)
  • I Came to Worship You (Integrity / M2.0 Communications, 2002)
  • Visit Us: Calling Down the Father's Glory (Integrity / M2.0 Communications, 2003)
  • For the Lord is Good -Video (2003)
  • The Sound of Heaven (INO records, 2004)
  • You're My Glory (INO records, 2005)
  • The Glory of His Presence (INO records, 2006)
  • Holy! (Maranatha records, 2007)
  • The Worship Express (for Children) (2007)

References

  • Allison Kennedy, "Singer Seeking 'Intimate' Prayer-Terry Macalmon, Leading Worship This Weekend, Says Quiet Experience Is Best For Him", Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA), November 22, 2003, Sec. Faith & Spirit, Pg. D1.
  • Andy Argyrakis, "We're No Rock Stars", Christianity Today, April 19, 2004 Online version

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