Don Moen
Donald James "Don" Moen is an American singer, songwriter, pastor, and producer of Christian worship music. A pioneer of the modern worship music movement, he served as a creative director and president of Integrity Music and executive producer for the label's Hosanna! Music series of albums.
During his tenure at Integrity, he produced 11 volumes of the series and released his own solo albums, including Give Thanks, which was certified Gold by the RIAA. As a songwriter, he is best known for worship standards such as "God Will Make a Way" and "Thank You, Lord." His work has received numerous accolades, including a Dove Award.
Early life and education
Donald James Moen was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Two Harbors, Minnesota, where he graduated from high school in 1968. He attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Christian liberal arts college, where he studied music.His musical training was initially classical, with a focus on the violin. However, his direction changed after an encounter with the evangelist Terry Law, which led him to join Law's music ministry group, Living Sound.
Music career
From 1973, Moen traveled for ten years with Terry Law Ministries as a musician with the worship group Living Sound. The group ministered primarily behind the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.In 1984, Moen was hired by Michael Coleman to work for his new music label, Integrity Music, initially as a worship leader and later in an executive capacity. He became a central figure in the production of the Hosanna! Music series of praise and worship albums, which became one of the most successful and influential series in contemporary Christian music. He served as creative director and president of Integrity Music, president of Integrity Label Group, and executive producer of Integrity Music albums for over 20 years. In this role, he helped develop the careers of prominent worship artists such as Paul Baloche, Ron Kenoly, and Darlene Zschech.
Solo recording career
While producing for the Hosanna! Music series, Moen also began releasing his own albums. His debut album, Give Thanks, became a bestseller for the label and was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1995. His first album released under his own name, Worship with Don Moen, came out in 1992. His music has achieved global sales of over five million units.One of his best-known songs, "God Will Make a Way," was written in 1989 for his sister-in-law and her husband after their nine-year-old son was killed in a car accident. The song, written to offer them hope, has since become a globally recognized worship anthem.
Moen has recorded albums globally, including The Mercy Seat at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 1999 and Heal Our Land at Yoido Park in South Korea. His album I Will Sing was recorded live at the Christian Broadcasting Network studios in Virginia Beach.
Post-Integrity career
In December 2007, Moen left Integrity Media to establish his own venture, The Don Moen Company. Through his company, he continues to produce music and launched a radio show, Don Moen & Friends, in 2009.He continues to tour extensively, holding worship concerts and workshops in countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 2017, he released a memoir, God Will Make a Way: Discovering His Hope in Your Story.
Personal life
Don Moen has been married to Laura Moen since 19 May 1973. They have five children and several grandchildren. He and his family reside in Nashville, Tennessee.Discography
A selection of his most notable albums includes:| Title | Album details | Certifications |
| Give Thanks | RIAA Gold | |
| Steadfast Love | ||
| Bless the Lord | ||
| Worship with Don Moen | ||
| God with Us | ||
| I Will Sing | ||
| God Will Make a Way: The Best of Don Moen | ||
| Thank You Lord | ||
| Hiding Place | ||
| I Believe There Is More | ||
| Uncharted Territory |
Awards and nominations
Don Moen has received multiple awards and nominations from the GMA Dove Awards.| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
| 1992 | GMA Dove Awards | Song of the Year | "God Will Make a Way" | Won | |
| 1992 | GMA Dove Awards | Children's Musical Album of the Year | I'm a Helper | ||
| 1993 | GMA Dove Awards | Inspirational Album of the Year | Worship with Don Moen | ||
| 1994 | GMA Dove Awards | Musical Album of the Year | God with Us | Won | |
| 1995 | GMA Dove Awards | Musical Album of the Year | Mighty Cross | ||
| 1998 | GMA Dove Awards | Musical of the Year | Emmanuel Has Come | ||
| 1999 | GMA Dove Awards | Musical of the Year | God for Us | Won | |
| 2001 | GMA Dove Awards | Spanish Language Album of the Year | En Tu Presencia | ||
| 2003 | GMA Dove Awards | Country Recorded Song of the Year | "God Is Good All the Time" |