Chris Manusama

Chris Manuel Manusama is the lead pastor of GBI ROCK Church, Ambon, a Charismatic church under the denomination of GBI, with 4,000 members.

Early life

Born into an underprivileged military family, Manusama spent most of his childhood in Ambon, Maluku, East Indonesia and Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. At the age of 9, he lost his father Yan Manusama, who drowned in a Halmaheran river during the Permesta War. Eight years later, Manusama also lost his mother, Yohanna Manusama, due to her chronic illness. During his childhood, Manusama was known to be involved in various different music groups where he played guitar, sang, and wrote songs.

Career

In 1978, Manusama won a song writing competition by Prambors Radio with his most famous song to date, Kidung topping the charts. In the early 80s, Manusama also helped Indonesian singer Herman Felani with the production of Felani's album titled, Syukur.
Manusama decided to leave the "secular" music industry after converting to Christianity. In 1985, he dedicated his life to ministry through preaching and pastoring.