From leading worship at his church at 13 years old to recording with Rita Springer and Jason Upton. Aaron Crider is no newcomer to the music and worship scene.

Aaron's musical aspirations began in the second grade. After receiving a Yamaha keyboard for Christmas, Aaron began a journey that would prepare him for a successful future in music.
In 1996, while visiting a church in Pensacola, Florida, Aaron was deeply touched by God. This was a significant turning point in his life, both in his Christian walk and in receiving direction for his future. A couple of weeks later, while at the altar of his home church, God spoke to Aaron's heart. The Lord spoke to him that He was calling him to be a worshipper, who would lead others before God's throne. It was with this fresh fire and call on his heart that Aaron began attending Bible College. Upon graduating and receiving a Bachelors Degree in practical ministry and worship, he immediately joined the faculty of F.I.R.E. School of Ministry as music director.
Since then Aaron has traveled throughout the United States and overseas in Asia, Europe, and South America. Aaron uses his music to lead people in worship, teach in conferences and seminars, and record worship albums. A highlight for Aaron came in 2002, when he was invited to be involved with the "The Call, New York City," where 100,000+ would gather and pray for revival.

Aaron can be seen regularly leading worship with the likes of Rita Springer, Jason Upton, and Leonard Jones. Jason Upton recently had Aaron lay some background vocals for him on his new "Beautiful People" record and has this to say about Aaron's music

"Aaron's music is very kingdom focused. It exposes people to the majesty of God and His kingdom". Jason Upton

In 2006 Aaron began working on his debut album. Aaron connected with producer Kevan Cyka and Musicians Mark Hill (Stevan Curtis Chapman, FFH, Keith Urban) Dan Needham (Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, and Point of Grace) and George Cocchini (Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, DC Talk) to record the studio worship album "Phenomenon". Aaron released the record on stage with SONICFLOOD last year in Raleigh NC and has had great success. Aaron's song "He Shall Be Called" from the debut album was recently chosen for the the new "Top 20 Indie Worship" record released nationwide by Indelible Creative Group and Word Distribution. TOP 20 WORSHIP is executive produced by Chris Thomason, President of Indelible Creative Group, who has 13 years of experience creating worship music at Integrity Music with such artists as Darlene Zschech, Don Moen, Paul Baloche, and Israel Houghton. The songs and artists on TOP 20 WORSHIP showcase some of the best worship songs from today's emerging worship leaders.

In July 08 Aaron released two singles from Phenomenon to the radio. "Phenomenon" and "He Shall Be Called" were the songs and they are having great success! Both songs are currently in rotation on over 200 stations nationwide and are both in the top 10 of the Christian Radio Weekly global charts. Aaron's third single "Everyday" will hit the airways January 5th 09

Aaron also just finished a new live worship album due out December 5th entitled "Aaron Crider Live" with music veterans Rita Springer (Vineyard Music Group, Floodgate Records) and Leonard Jones (EagleStar Productions). Rita Springer sings Aaron's song "He Shall Be Called" and it's sure to be a favorite track on the record.

Aaron is also a Mission Of Mercy recording artist; www.missionofmercy.org. Other M of M artists include: Sarah Kelly and Kevin Max (DC Talk). Mission of Mercy is a Christian based humanitarian organization helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children in poverty-stricken areas of the world.

Aaron's vision is to, first, be the kind of worshipper that the Father seeks according to John 4:23-24 and, second, lead others to become true worshippers themselves, rather than just those who participate in song services. It's with this passion and vision that Aaron continues to write, record, and play wherever the doors are open. Aaron currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his beautiful wife, Holly, and three children Emma, Aliya, and Samuel.

Here is what a few people are saying about Aaron's music.


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"Aaron's CD combines the freshness
and fire that new Christians have, with the depth that mature Christians have and then faith that only those who have put there whole trust in the Lord and seen Him come through could have. Not only that, I really like him."

Leonard Jones
Worship Leader
MorningStar Ministries


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"Aaron's music is very kingdom focused. It exposes people to the majesty of God and His kingdom"

Jason Upton
Key of David Ministries


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"These songs are passionate and powerful, stirring the heart and exalting King Jesus. They have become some of our favorite expressions of praise, worship and celebration at FIRE School of Ministry."

Dr. Michael L. Brown
President
FIRE School of Ministry