Unique from its inception, gatewayNEXT is a tapestry of talent woven together to internally build the next generation of worship leaders. Encouraging intimacy and personal commitment from the young lives that are pursuing God’s presence, gatewayNEXT represents an age demographic that has been finding their voice as a generation that clearly hears and desires to obey the voice of the one true God. The transition from childhood Bible songs to contemporary worship songs is finally bridged with the songs and worship of gatewayNEXT, an expression relevant to young pre-teens who desire to mature while remaining true to the evolving of their spiritual and natural lives.

Understanding that music represents a vital part of every generation, this fresh and compelling sound brings with it a renewed commitment to believe that the leaders and world changers of tomorrow are evolving now in everyday life. gatewayNEXT is the future of worship in an expression of powerful praise and worship for the next generation-today.

Moen produced 11 volumes for the Hosanna! Music series of worship albums. His first album under his own name, Worship with Don Moen, was released in 1992. His music has total global sales of over five million units. He worked for Integrity Media for over 20 years, serving as Creative Director and President of Integrity Music, President of Integrity Label Group, and an Executive Producer of Integrity Music albums. He left Integrity Media in 2008 to start a new initiative, The Don Moen Company. Moen received a Dove Award for his work on the musical God With Us in addition to amassing nine nominations for his songs. Moen is also a prolific songwriter, having worked with Claire Cloninger, Paul Overstreet, Martin J. Nystrom, Randy Rothwell, Ron Kenoly, Bob Fitts, Debbye Graafsma, Paul Baloche, Tom Brooks, among many others. He has also worked with talented musicians, Justo Almario, Abraham Laboriel, Alex Acuna, and Carl Albrecht. His name is associated with some of the most well-known songs in Contemporary Christian Music. He was a student at Oral Roberts University. He is currently President of Don Moen and Friends, Don Moen Productions and lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife Laura and their five children.

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER OF RENOWNED, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, SPEAKER FRANCIS CHAN TO RELEASE DEBUT PROJECT JANUARY 10, 2012
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(Nashville, TN) October 31, 2011 – in:ciite Media announced its signing of Rachel Chan today and is set to release Chan’s debut album, Go, January 10, 2012, through its distribution partner EMI Christian Music Distribution.

“We are very excited to partner with Rachel on Go and future products,” said Chris Thomason, CEO, in:ciite Media. “She is an amazing talent and has a unique perspective on ministry and the world because of her family. She is authentic and delightful and we believe her music will connect with a growing generation of believers and seekers.”

It should come as no surprise that Chan, the oldest daughter of world-renowned, New York Times Bestselling author, speaker Francis Chan and wife, Lisa Chan, has roots that reach deep, which are reflected throughout every song on Go. A simple, yet powerful motto to love the Lord, and to love people; to exemplify the Lord’s call to disciple and care for the widows and orphans may be admirable to most, but is adopted as a complete way of life in the Chan household as this young songstress admits that her parents, “try to be the best picture of Christ they can be for me.”

With a firm foundation below her feet and an unwavering focus on Jesus, Chan has embarked for the first time up the steep road of record making. Working with seasoned pop music producer, Dave Lubben (Kutless, Kathryn Scott), Rachel is the co-writer on all ten tracks found on the record.

“I learned in a tangible way that relying on the Lord for my lyrics was the only way to create something productive,” said Chan. “I’ve never necessarily considered myself a songwriter, but it was when I sought the Lord for His words, that I truly was able to write them in the Spirit. There is such a peace that I have about everything written because each word was prayed over. Writing these songs reminded me all over again exactly what I love about my Savior, and the things He does in my daily life that make me go weak in the knees.”

Chan’s music has provided her with an opportunity to reach her peers at a level of mutual understanding and talk to them about their day-to-day struggles through songs like “Even Here” and “Prove It,” the new radio single set for release November 2012 which features a surprising collaboration with her famous dad, as he debuts his rap skills.
“It has been a while since the early days of Rachel Lampa, Joy Williams and Rebecca St. James, that a young talent with such an endearing smile and uncompromising boldness for Christ arrived on the scene ready to communicate such an important story to her generation,” said in:ciite Director of Key Initiatives, Amy Stansell. “We are very excited about the launch of Rachel Chan.”

For more information on Rachel Chan visit www.RachelChanMusic.com or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rachelchanmusic

Born and raised in the rolling valleys of Simi Valley, California, Rachel is the oldest child of world-renowned, New York Times best-selling author and speaker Francis Chan. The welcoming, and spirit filled environment Chan and his wife Lisa have built provides a creative haven for this young songstress who admits her parents, “try to be the best picture of Christ they can be for me.”

This summer, Chan signed with in:ciite Media to release her debut record, “Go,” on January 10, 2012. With a firm foundation below her feet and an unwavering focus on Jesus, Chan has embarked for the first time up the steep road of record making. Working with seasoned pop music producer, Dave Lubben (Kultess), Rachel is the co-writer on all ten tracks featured on her recently completed debut CD. “I learned in a tangible way that relying on the Lord for my lyrics was the only way to create something productive. I’ve never necessarily considered myself a songwriter, but it was when I sought the Lord for His words, that I truly was able to write them in the Spirit. There is such a peace that I have about everything written because each word was prayed over. Writing these songs reminded me all over again exactly what I love about my Savior, and the things He does in my daily life that make me go weak in the knees.”

An honor student at a California public high school, this Junior finds passion in communicating with others, whether in her native English language or, as she’ll tell you, learning a new one; This year her favorite subject is the Chinese language. Either way, her music has provided Chan with the opportunity to reach her peers at an identifiable level and talk to them about their day-to-day struggles through songs like “Even Here” and “Prove It,” the new radio single set for release November 2011 which features a surprising collaboration with her father’s thirty second rap reflecting on the role of a caring father.

“I think kids my age find it difficult to abstain from drugs and physical relationships,” explained Rachel. “I’ve seen many “friends” or peers around me who try and get rid of their problems by getting drunk or high… as for my Christian peers, I think we struggle with disobeying our parents by arguing with them and rebelling against them. I think young Christian girls struggle with honoring their father and mother. That is one of the reasons why I wrote the song “Prove It,” to put a sort of funny twist on what a godly relationship between father and daughter should look like.”

There has not been, since the early days of Amy Grant, Rachel Lampa, Joy Williams, and Rebecca St. James, a young talent like Chan, with such an important story to tell through an endearing smile backed by an uncompromising boldness for Christ. Certainly these artists, and especially Chan, recall with admiration the legacy and responsibility attached to being a voice of her generation … a responsibility Chan willingly takes on as a blessing afforded to her by a great and moving God!

For more information visit www.RachelChanMusic.com