American contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter, Christopher Dwayne Tomlin commonly known as Chris Tomlin is set to speak at regional gospel conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
Through video, the 45 year old who has sold over 7 million records will address gospel artistes expected to participate in the “Overflow Africa Worship Conference” from September 10-12 at Christian Life Assembly Church in Nyarutarama, Kigali.
Under the theme “The place of worship in the local church,” the conference will bring together worship team leaders, artistes and pastors.
The founder of Heavenly Melodies Africa, Fabrice Nzeyimana on Wednesday told Rwandan private media outlet, The New Times that the conference will be an opportunity for worshippers and Church leaders to discuss challenges faced by Churches, and also to see how to promote praise and worship in East Africa.
“On Sunday evening, there will be a five- hour evening of worship from 4p.m up to 8p.m.The worship will focus on thanking God for the blessings He has bestowed on Rwanda.” The source said.
The notable guests include the founder of Africa Let’s Worship (AFLEWO), Timothy Kaberia from Kenya, Dudu Niyukuri from Burundi, Rachel Nanyangwe from Zambia, Humkay from Uganda, and Pastor David Ewagata from Kenya.
Others are Rwandan artistes Aime Uwimana, Olivier Kavutse and his wife Amanda Kavutse, as well as Heavenly melodies members from Rwanda.
Chris Tomlin is popular for songs including; How Great Is Our God, Good Good Father, Our God, I will rise, Amazing Grace (my chains are gone), Indescribable among others.
