Matthew Ward | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Matthew_Ward_(singer)_(cropped).jpg) Ward singing as part of 2nd Chapter of Acts, c. 1985 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 15, 1958 Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian, Jesus music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Formerly of | 2nd Chapter of Acts |
| Website | matthewward |
Matthew Ward (born February 15, 1958) is one of the pioneers of the Jesus music genre, later to be called contemporary Christian music. He is best known as a member of the trio 2nd Chapter of Acts, in which he sang and performed with his sisters Annie Herring and Nellie (Ward) Greisen. During his musical career with the 2nd Chapter of Acts from 1973 to 1988, he also recorded solo albums.