Biography of Christian Artist Kari Jobe

Kari Brooke Jobe was born on April 6, 1981, in Dallas, Texas.

Quotes

"When the Lord opens a door, walk through it. If He doesn’t, just trust."

From Gateway Worship

"Let the presence of God INVADE you today. It's all about Him...don't get distracted by the stupid things of the enemy. Remember, God wins! :)"

Biography

Kari Jobe grew up with younger siblings Kris and Caleb in a Christian household. Her dad, Mark, is the Pastor over Global Ministries at Gateway Church.

When Kari was only five, she was in children's church when what she had heard about Jesus all of her life finally made absolute sense. Pastor Jarvis, the children's minister, took her downstairs to the main church where her dad was preaching so he could lead her in the prayer to accept Christ. As she had already been singing worship music in church for two years, it was easy to see that her path would be one in music ministry and by the time she was 10, she knew without a doubt that leading worship was her calling.

After high school, Jobe attended Oral Roberts University and Christ For The Nations, where she also served on the worship staffs. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University with degrees in psychology and pastoral ministries. Upon her graduation, Gateway Church hired her as an Associate Worship Pastor, a position she has held since 2006.

Record Label Signing

Kari had released three independent albums and had been a featured worship leader on two Gateway Worship projects when she was signed by Integrity Music in 2009. The worship label released her debut album, in both English and Spanish versions, that same year. Two years later, with a Dove Award under her belt, she signed with Sparrow Records for the release of her sophomore album.

Discography

• Majestic (Live), 2014
• Where I Find You, 2012
• Donde Te Encuentro (Where I Find You), the Spanish version of Where I Find You, 2012
• Kari Jobe, 2009 
• Le Canto, the Spanish version of Kari Jobe, 2009 (the Dove Awards 2010 Spanish Language Album of the Year)
• Bethlehem, 2007 (Indie)
• Kari Jobe, 2005 (Indie)
• Throneroom Worship: Live Acoustic Worship, 2004 (Indie)

Kari Jobe Also Appears on ...

• The Same Love by Paul Baloche, 2012
• Healing 4 Haiti, 2010
• WOW Worship Purple, 2010
• Worship And Adore: A Christmas Offering, 2009
• Glory Revealed II: The Word of God in Worship, 2009
• iWorship Hymns: The Essential Collection, 2009
• Integrity's Iworship Experience, 2008
• Gateway Worship: Wake Up The World, 2008
• Immerse: Deeper Worship from Today's Top Female Artists, 2008
• Gateway Worship: Wake Up The World, 2008
• Experience His Presence: The Best From A New Generation Of Hosanna! Music, 2007
• , 2007
• Gateway Worship: Living For You, 2006

Starter Songs

• "Be Still"
• "Healer"
• "My Beloved"
• "Revelation Song"
• "We Are"

Kari Jobe Music Videos

Acoustic

• "Find You on My Knees" (Watch)
• "Here" (Watch)
• "Steady My Heart" (Watch)
• "We Are" (Watch)

Live Performances

• "Beautiful" (Watch)
• "Breathe On Us" (Watch)
• "Forever" (Watch)
• "Hands To The Heavens" (Watch)
• "Healer" (Watch)
• "How Majestic" (Watch)
• "I Am Not Alone" (Watch)
• "Let The Heavens Open" (Watch)
• "Only Your Love" (Watch)

News & Notes

• Kari Jobe is one of the top Christian Female Artists
• "We Are" - one of the top Christian Graduation Songs
• Who Sings "Beautiful?"
• Kari gets a Nod for Female Artist of the Year at 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards
• Kari Jobe gets Nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 2013 GRAMMY Awards
• Kari Jobe gets nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2012 Dove Awards
• Kari Jobe gets a New Artist of the Year nomination at the 2010 Dove Awards