Chris Bowater
Born during a time sociologists have called `The Bulge', Chris has sought to serve and represent his generation in keeping with the spirit of such a description!
He comes from Birmingham, a good place to come from indeed, later graduated from The Royal College of Music, London, and post graduate studies in education at Birmingham University.
After qualification he taught in both suburban and inner city schools in the Midlands and in 1974 moved to Lincoln as a career promotion to be Director of Music at Yarborough High School.
Midway through this decade a very special move of the Holy Spirit birthed a ministry in Worship that continues to this time. Chris served as Director of Music at the church School of Creative Ministries hosted several hundred delegates from all denominations and many nationalities.
Due to the increase of ministry and travel, Chris relinquished the staff team position in 1998. He has been involved in pioneering worship conferences in several nations and still travels to Europe, Asia and North America. His work in Britain has led him to be at Spring Harvest, Kingdom Faith, Life in the Spirit and many national conferences. For 27 years he has served Stuart Bell and the Ground Level Network of churches at the Grapevine Celebration. His ministry touches and is effective in all denominations.
The songs that Chris has written are in scores of languages and has also featured on many albums and written two books on worship. There are still many dreams yet to see fulfilled.
His great joy is to see his five grown up children, loving and serving Jesus. Chris married Lesley in 1970 and together they look to see another generation, their grand-daughter, Lydia Kate, become a passionate follower of Jesus.
Being a life-long supporter of Aston Villa helps to keep everything in perspective!