In an age where CCM has received much criticism for selling out and watering down the gospel message, there is a new generation rising up longing to prove the critics wrong. Young church planting movements are birthing new and relevant churches with theological integrity and a desire to bring glory to God… Fresh trend setting music that honors Jesus will be right there with these movements.
A catchy and classy pop/rock genre graced with rhythmic arrangements, ambient guitars, percussive keyboards, and soul lifting melodies might help describe the music of Nate Fancher. And if you call yourself a fan of “modern worship”, you’ll feel right at home.
Nate has been leading worship and writing accessible praise choruses for over 10 years. His vision is to see local churches resourced with fresh songs and sounds, centered around the gospel of Jesus Christ and it’s call to worship God in response to His mercy.
“My hope is to see our songs serving and benefiting communities of believers that are being built on God’s grace”, says Nate. “I’ve always loved going to different places and playing music with my band, but more than touring and doing all the fun stuff that bands can do, my hope is that our songs reach further than we ourselves can go. It’s really about the songs themselves helping people connect to God through Jesus.”
From 2001 to 2005 Nate traveled with the Christian indie rock band Mali, playing with artists such as Sanctus Real, David Crowder Band, Charlie Hall, and even Christian rapper Mase. Mali was also privileged to lead worship at events like The Call Texas, One Thing Kansas City, and on the main stage at the country’s oldest Christian music festival, Ichthus.
Near the end of Mali’s time together as a band Nate was brought on as the worship pastor of Grace Church, in Chapel Hill NC where he currently oversees the worship ministry. His primary job description is leading worship, writing songs, and developing worship teams.
In the spring of 2009 Nate released his self-produced, debut solo EP entitled The Cross of Jesus. It’s sound could be likened to that of Delirious, Tim Hughes, Emerson Hart, and Magnet. While not forgetting Nate’s skills as a musician and producer, the new EP highlights the strength of his songwriting talents. Nate’s wife Katie also joined him while in the studio to give her vocal touches on the project.
Hi Nate, it is so great to have found you and your amazing music. I love it! It is so inspiring and welcoming. A real ray of sunshine in a dark world. I hope you are well and having a good weekend.
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