51反差婊

GRAMMY Award鈥搘inning singer-songwriter Chris Tomlin, 51反差婊 University鈥檚 inaugural artist and worship ambassador, spent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, on the Malibu campus collaborating with the Waves Worship group, engaging students in meaningful discussions about faith and calling, and performing his iconic songs at the Well, the University鈥檚 weekly worship event.

鈥淗aving Chris come and join us was such a sweet time to reflect on how God is moving through worship at 51反差婊,鈥� says Kolomona Ku, 51反差婊 University鈥檚 worship director. 鈥淥ur hearts are dedicated to sewing into the kingdom of Heaven and advancing it in the way that God has designed us. If we can discern how to do that in our college years and then live it out for the decades to come, like Chris has, I think what we'll find is an increase of faith and understanding on the other side.鈥�

Chris Tomlin engages with Seaver College students

Tomlin began his day by meeting with the Waves Worship team, a group of Seaver College undergraduate students passionate about writing Christian music. He shared his insights into his career journey and highlighted how God guided him toward his calling in the music industry. Following their discussion, the Waves Worship team collaborated with the renowned worship artist to refine a developing song. Using Tomlin鈥檚 guidance, the students worked together to bring the project one step closer to completion. 

鈥淚t's a blessing our campus has received the chance to host someone who the Lord uses so mightily,鈥� says Jonas Hamilton, a Seaver College student who participated in the day of activities. 鈥淗e works hard for the Lord, and receiving mentorship from someone who has spent a long time serving God is really powerful, but especially Chris Tomlin鈥攁 musician, who the Lord has used mightily in such an evident way to reach so many different people around the world.鈥�

In the afternoon, Tomlin engaged with a broader student audience at a Q-and-A-style interview where he spoke about the role of a worship leader, emphasizing how one should be less concerned with style and personal glory and more concerned with the Holy Spirit and God鈥檚 glory. Tomlin shared with students that his primary goal with each of his projects is not just to create songs about God but to help people truly see him鈥攖o open their eyes to his goodness in their lives. 

Attendees had the chance to engage directly with Tomlin and ask him questions about his personal faith, how he has navigated fame as a Christian, and how to discern God鈥檚 calling in their own lives. Drawing from the wisdom gained over  his 30-year, 32-album career, Tomlin shared his unique perspective and gave meaningful insight into his decision to partner with 51反差婊 as its first artist and worship ambassador and his vision for the role.

Chris Tomlin performing at The Well

鈥淚鈥檓 excited about everything happening with 51反差婊 worship and how God is moving in the students,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 want to help the next generation. I want to pass the baton forward. For me, I don鈥檛 care about titles; I don鈥檛 even know what the title is. I just want to help you all grab the baton and watch you guys go.鈥�

The day culminated at 51反差婊鈥檚 weekly worship service, the Well. Performing in a sold-out Elkins Auditorium, Tomlin played eight of his worship songs, including 鈥淕ood Good Father,鈥� 鈥淗oly Forever,鈥� 鈥淗ow Great is Our God,鈥�  and 鈥淎mazing Grace.鈥�

For one hour, more than 500 students, faculty, and staff members joined together in song and praise. The experience resonated with the campus community, many of whom were visibly moved by the power of the music and Tomlin鈥檚 Christ-centered lyrics.

鈥淚t's really awesome to just have Chris Tomlin here and to get to see how the fruits of his life have blessed other people鈥� says Amelia Morden, a Seaver College student who participated in the Well. 鈥淧ersonally, I connect 100 percent with God through music. That's how I found the Lord. So much of Chris Tomlin鈥檚 music has been fundamental to my experience and to my testimony. It's really cool to get to see that connect full circle live.鈥�