Cristo para las Naciones (Spanish Christ For The Nations) was founded in Dallas, Texas in 1998. With the growing population of the Hispanic community in the U.S. the Lindsay family was burdened with the increasing need of practical ministry training in the Spanish language. Spanish CFNI is currently directed by Hugo Martínez, a dynamic speaker and leader to the Hispanic culture. Under his direction the school has experienced new growth in the area of music and worship, and with help from Jason Hibdon,Spanish CFNI’s worship director, the first official praise and worship recording SuperGod was recently released under the distribution of CFN Music and ReyVol Records, one of the fastest growing record labels and distributors in the Spanish Christian music industry.

Considered to be a frontline pioneer in the Gospel Hip Hop Movement, Curvine is sincerely passionate about the souls of young people lost in sin, and also has a special place in his heart for those raised in the house of God, but overcome by complacency and compromise. His ventures as an artist and minister have led him to outreaches, colleges, high schools, and youth events in cities all throughout America. Through song and testimony he is proud to be a trophy of God’s grace showcasing the power and love of Christ to a generation often neglected and overlooked. Unlike any other hip-hop artist that you may have heard, his music is doctrinally sound, “in your face”, and spiritually challenging. With a heart that beats for a generation fixated on the things of this world, Curvine encourages young people to shun the icons of this present secular culture, and in it’s stead, find the acceptance and grace available through a sincere relationship with Jesus Christ.

Curvine has been in full time Ministry for the past 5 years, and has shared the stage with Christian recording artists and speakers such as Jeanie Mayo, Lecrae, Trip Lee, G.R.I.T.S., Delirious, Benny Perez, Reggie Dabbs, David Wilkerson, Youth America, L.A. Symphony, Jesus Culture, Propaganda, Michael Rowan, Adam McCain, as well as many others.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, James Huey III grew up in the church and involved in the music ministry. He began playing music at the age of twelve and began writing his own songs by the age of thirteen. Soon, James began leading gospel choirs with his cousin Eddie James who himself has gained notoriety in gospel music circles and as anointed worship leader. While still in his teens, Huey wrote the highly acclaimed praise and worship song "When I Think About the Lord". After high school James went on to study at Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. It is there that he taught the choir the song "When I Think About the Lord", which was later recorded and released on the Makes Me Shout album. It is now recognized as one of the modern classics in praise and worship music and is sung in churches throughout the world and has been performed and recorded by scores of artists. James has led worship programs for ministries in Arizona, Michigan, and California, as well as traveling extensively with evangelist Mikel French. James continues to travel and minister throughout the nation and abroad. Currently James resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Latesha and five children. James has a vibrant passion to lead people in praise and worship and is excited to share his gifts as a worship leader/songwriter in teaching and leading the Body of Christ into a deep and meaningful praise and worship experience.

Kari Jobe joined the staff of Gateway Church as an associate worship pastor in April, 2006. She is an alumna of Oral Roberts University, Christ For The Nations Institute and Dallas Baptist University, and she has degrees in pastoral ministries and psychology. For over 13 years, Kari has been involved with worship groups that have traveled and ministered worldwide. Her songs, including “No Sweeter Name,” “Pure” and “You are Good”, have been recorded numerous times on live worship projects. She is also known for recording “The More I Seek You” and “Revelation Song”. Kari’s desire is to see the world changed by the reality and nearness of God’s presence. She believes it is not enough for us to merely experience God’s presence; we must also turn around and affect other people’s lives in order to help draw them to God. Kari’s passion is to write songs which minister the heart of Father God to his sons and daughters. Her heart is to see people impacted and changed by His righteousness. It is His kindness which draws us to His feet, and His goodness which keeps us covered by His love and mercy.

Klaus is the founder and Director of Pure Worship Ministries and is a worshipper whose passion for God’s presence is evident. Klaus ministers under a strong prophetic anointing using both the keyboard and voice to declare God’s glory.  A gifted songwriter and musician, he travels with a desire to see the body of Christ come into a deeper level of God’s presence.  From 2003-2005 he served as the director of Worship at Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas.  He and his wife Julie, and their three children reside in McKinney, Texas.

The School of Worship at Christ For The Nations is known for its creativity in the arts as well as its dynamic and whole hearted worship. Students from all over the world gather at this intensive training school to learn songwriting, worship leading, musicianship and so many other aspects of worship. The school has influenced the worship coming out of Christ For The Nations for years with songs like Sunrise, You Are My Life, The More I Seek You, and the latest song, Something So Real, which will release on the CFNI 2009 worship album. The School of Worship is a breeding ground for dynamic worship leaders who are constantly pursuing God, learning through practical training tools the essence of worship.

Kim Walker is a joyful, radical lover of Jesus! She lives to worship Him with every ounce of her being. One of the greatest desires of her heart is to see God’s kingdom and power manifest for people to be set free, healed, and radically changed as they encounter God in worship.

Kim currently leads worship and pastors the worship team at Bethel Church in Redding, California. She has quickly become one of the strongest voices for the current youth revival. She is a passionate worship leader with an anointing to bring an entire generation into an encounter with God. All of those who are in a worship service led by Kim will catch her contagious love to worship.

Though the music of Christ For The Nations has impacted the world for over 40 years, it has been in recent years that their youth worship team, Youth For The Nations Worship, has exploded. Youth For The Nations is officially a summer youth camp where over 5,000 teenagers and youth pastors come to be impacted by the power of Christ. The youth worship team was birthed several years ago and has been ministering in all over the world at youth and college gatherings, bringing the reality of Christ to countless searching people. Their fresh sound of melodic, modern rock mixed with catapulting worship has pushed them to the forefront of the best worship music for this generation. Under the leadership of Kristian Baker, this band is a powerhouse of talent, passion, and zeal for purity in the presence of God, ushering young people into heartfelt adoration for Jesus Christ. Youth For The Nations has released three youth worship albums, and will release their fourth live worship album on June 15, 2009. Youth For The Nations has long drawn its worship leaders from the deep and talented pool of songwriters discovered in its Youth For The Nations ministry. This includes worship leaders and songwriters Casey Mitchell, Matt Duhon, Brendon Edwards and Kristian Baker, and will continue to impact this generation for Christ.