Christopher Dwayne Tomlin, born May 4, 1972, in Grand Saline, Texas, began leading worship at age 13 in his local Baptist church and wrote his first song at 14. After studying psychology at Texas A&M University, he co-founded Passion Conferences in 1997 with Louie Giglio and signed with Sixstepsrecords, releasing his debut album in 1998. His music falls within contemporary Christian music (CCM) and worship genres. Tomlin has released nine studio albums, with Arriving (2004) marking his first entry on the Billboard 200 and Hot Christian Albums charts. Burning Lights (2013) topped the Billboard 200, the fourth CCM album to achieve this. Key songs include 'How Great Is Our God,' 'Our God,' and 'Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies).' He has received 22-28 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2010. Tomlin serves as worship leader at Passion City Church in Atlanta, where he relocated in 2008. He is recognized for leading worship at large events like Passion Conferences and arenas including Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.