Paul Baloche | |
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![]() Paul Baloche in concert in 2007 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Joseph Baloche |
Born | June 4, 1962 |
Origin | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Worship, contemporary Christian |
Occupation(s) | Worship leader, songwriter, singer |
Instrument(s) | Singer, Guitar, Piano |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Integrity |
Website | leadworship |
Paul Joseph Baloche[1] (/bəˈlɒʃ/ bə-LOSH; born on June 4, 1962) is an American Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. A native of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey,[2][3] Baloche was the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas, for 26 years. He and his wife, Rita left Texas in January 2015, moving to New York City to be nearer to family. Baloche composes on piano and acoustic guitar, favoring guitar when leading worship. His wife, Rita Baloche, is also a Christian songwriter. Baloche is one of the writers for Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith from Delirious?.[4]