Known for her dynamic, inspiring and anointed ministry, Theresa Hilton is a well known singer, songwriter, speaker, and worship leader.
Theresa was born in Elkton, Maryland. Giving her life to Christ at age 6, and by age 10 her family moved to East Tennessee. Theresa's musical journey began a few years later, when at the age of 12 she asked her mother to pray over her – she wanted to play the piano. Within a few short months Theresa was playing piano for her home church as well as performing for special events. It wasn’t long before all those around her began to see that there was a special calling to sing and play on her life.
On June 3, 1977 Theresa married the love of her life Richard Hilton. After completing Bible College, they began to travel across the United States and abroad preaching the gospel and writing music. In the spring of 1985, they planted Calvary Church in East Tennessee. Theresa served as the Minister of Music and Choir Director at Calvary Church for above 20 years.
Theresa has recorded three albums to date. Her latest project, In That Moment, is her first solo album. She has written music for other churches such as Let Our Praise Open the Heavens which was recorded by Calvary Revival of Norfolk, Virginia. Theresa has also ministered at conferences along side Martha Munizzi, Israel Houghton (New Breed), TD Jakes, and Bishop Courtney McBath - just to name a few.
Married for over 30 years, Theresa and her husband Pastor Richard Hilton currently reside in Johnson City, Tennessee. Theresa is a mother of 3 (Robbie, Ricky & Rebecca) who all serve in full time ministry with their spouses. Robbie and Ricky serve as the Associate Pastor and Worship Director of Calvary Church respectively. Rebecca is part of the worship team and serves in accounting at Rock Church in Petersburg, Virginia. Theresa’s greatest joy are her 4 grandchildren (a fifth is on the way); Chloe, Judah, Aalyiah & Andrew.
