Chandler (band)
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Chandler is a Christian
contemporary/praise & worship band. The band is made up of three brothers and their two childhood friends. They are from Stockbridge
, Georgia
along with their counterpart Casting Crowns
. In 2007, they had a national hit single on Christian Inspirational radio with their song "I Know You're There," which has since been covered by Casting Crowns on their album The Altar and the Door
.
, with Andy Williams (one-time drummer for Casting Crowns) accompanying them. Jeff used to travel and sing solo for different churches and events using backup tracks. A few years later they decided it would be a good idea to join together, along with Tim and Trey to form a concrete band of brothers and friends to spread the message of Jesus
wherever God
would lead them. They went from various band names such as HALO- and Halas before settling on their current name as Chandler.
of the Christian Bible
for the focus of their ministry. The band's lead singer, Jeff Chandler, describes, "Matthew 5 tells us that we are to be salt and light. A huge percentage of the believers lose sight of this purpose when it comes to our daily lives. Salt by it’s nature brings about healing and flavor where it is applied. We challenge ourselves and our audience to embrace this truth: Is wherever you are a better place because you are there?"
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
contemporary/praise & worship band. The band is made up of three brothers and their two childhood friends. They are from Stockbridge
Stockbridge, Georgia
Stockbridge is a city in Henry County, Georgia, United States with a population of 25,636 as of the 2010 census. It is the hometown of the multi-platinum selling alternative rock/post-grunge band Collective Soul and home to one of the youngest starting pitchers ever to play for the Atlanta Braves,...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
along with their counterpart Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. Casting Crowns was started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a youth group. He now serves as a lead vocalist...
. In 2007, they had a national hit single on Christian Inspirational radio with their song "I Know You're There," which has since been covered by Casting Crowns on their album The Altar and the Door
The Altar and the Door
The Altar and the Door is the third studio album by American band Casting Crowns. The album was released on August 28, 2007. It includes two cover songs, including Chandler's "I Know You're There" and Steve Fee's "All Because of Jesus." The album debuted at number-two on the United States...
.
History
Around 1997, brothers Jon and Joel used to lead worship for various youth groups around StockbridgeStockbridge, Georgia
Stockbridge is a city in Henry County, Georgia, United States with a population of 25,636 as of the 2010 census. It is the hometown of the multi-platinum selling alternative rock/post-grunge band Collective Soul and home to one of the youngest starting pitchers ever to play for the Atlanta Braves,...
, with Andy Williams (one-time drummer for Casting Crowns) accompanying them. Jeff used to travel and sing solo for different churches and events using backup tracks. A few years later they decided it would be a good idea to join together, along with Tim and Trey to form a concrete band of brothers and friends to spread the message of Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
wherever God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
would lead them. They went from various band names such as HALO- and Halas before settling on their current name as Chandler.
Ministry
Chandler uses the verses in Matthew 5Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth...
of the Christian Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
for the focus of their ministry. The band's lead singer, Jeff Chandler, describes, "Matthew 5 tells us that we are to be salt and light. A huge percentage of the believers lose sight of this purpose when it comes to our daily lives. Salt by it’s nature brings about healing and flavor where it is applied. We challenge ourselves and our audience to embrace this truth: Is wherever you are a better place because you are there?"
Notable songs
- I Know You're There
- Purify
- Lightning
- Delirious
- One and Only
- Come Around
- Tears Over Jordan