Biography
Aaron is an International Speaker and Worship Leader with a passion for ending Child Sex Trafficking and Poverty.
Aaron travels extensively all over the United States and abroad spreading a message of true worship. "God’s not just looking for worship, but He is actively seeking the worshiper." Aaron carries a passionate message through his music and speaking that draws the listener into a deeper understanding of the Father’s longing for the "worshiper" above the "worship."
Like many in America, he has faced financial woes and lived without monetary certainty. He has faced losing close family members, as well as three children, including a set of twins to miscarriage and another little boy who died during early labor as well. Through all of this the Lord has burned on the inside of Aaron a passion to see true worshipers lifting up there voice to the Lord despite their circumstance. "Even if you are beaten, flogged, and in prison like Paul and Silas... maybe you have lost a son like I have… If you lift up your voice to the Lord despite your situation, like Paul and your Silas your chains will fall off and your prison doors will fly open."
Aaron also works extensively in the Philippines and Nigeria.
Through Aaron’s ministry, International Justice Music, Aaron is currently caring for hundreds of orphaned and formally trafficked children. “It breaks my heart to look into the eyes of a child who has been trafficked for sexual purposes, but it makes my life worth living to know I am doing something about it!"
This compassion is evident in his work also with Mission of Mercy in over 20 other nations. Crider’s song from The Change titled “One Child Matters” is now the theme song for the non-profit Mission of Mercy.
Aaron has come a long way. From a 7-year-old boy that received a keyboard as a present and learned a few chords for fun, to a man of vision and integrity who embodies God's promises and keeps them in his heart, Aaron brings this message to all who hears his music and hear him speak.
His stance is heartfelt and real, "This is what I was made for! I feel called to do this!" He relayed emphatically. He is a father to two beautiful girls named Emma and Aliya and a little boy named Samuel.
Aaron has a Masters Degree in Theology and is currently working on his Doctorate in Theology with Jacksonville Theological Seminary. Aaron is currently living in Dallas, Texas with his wife Holly and three kids.
