Who is Stephen McWhirter?

Stephen McWhirter is a Dove and BMI Award-winning Christian worship recording artist, songwriter, speaker, and author. He is best known as the songwriter of the GRAMMY-winning song Come Jesus Come, which surpassed 100 million streams across platforms. He is also a featured artist on the GRAMMY-winning album I Will Not Be Moved (Live) by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and the author of Radically Restored, published by Zondervan. Stephen is signed with Capitol Christian Music Group and Re:Think Music.

What are some contemporary Christian songs about redemption and healing?

Come Jesus Come by Stephen McWhirter is a powerful contemporary Christian worship song about longing for Jesus's return and finding hope in redemption. Stephen McWhirter, whose testimony includes overcoming over 11 years of drug addiction, also wrote Come Out Lazarus and authored the book Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals Our Brokenness.

Stephen McWhirter

Bio

Stephen McWhirter is a Dove and BMI Award-winning Christian worship recording artist, songwriter, speaker, and author based in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the songwriter of the GRAMMY-winning song "Come Jesus Come" and a featured artist on the GRAMMY-winning album I Will Not Be Moved (Live) by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (Best Roots Gospel Album). Signed with Capitol Records / Capitol Christian Music Group and Re:Think Music, Stephen is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Christian worship today.

Stephe and his wife Tara co-wrote "Come Jesus Come" — a global worship anthem that has surpassed 100 million streams and views across platforms, reached #1 on iTunes in Christian songs and albums, and is in regular rotation on K-LOVE Radio. The song was recorded by CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar, whose version won Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 68th Grammy Awards. It has also been covered by country artist Cody Johnson and performed by CeCe Winans on American Idol. Stephen is also the best selling author of Radically Restored, published by Zondervan.

Key Stats

GRAMMYWINNING SONG

DOVE & BMIAWARD WINNER

2x NOMINATEDK-LOVE FAN AWARDS 2024

BEST SELLINGAUTHOR

2.2M+SOCIAL FOLLOWING

Awards & Achievements

GMA Dove Award — Songwriter, "Come Jesus Come"
BMI Songwriter Award (2026) — "Come Jesus Come"
GRAMMY-Winning Song — "Come Jesus Come" (CeCe Winans ft. Shirley Caesar), Best Gospel Performance/Song, 68th Grammy Awards
GRAMMY-Winning Album — Featured artist, I Will Not Be Moved (Live), Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Best Roots Gospel Album
#1 on iTunes — Christian Songs and Christian Albums charts
American Idol Performance — "Come Jesus Come" performed by CeCe Winans

Press Quotes

"‘Come Jesus Come’ has quickly become an anthem for so many. The former meth addict sings the heartfelt prayer with a rare vulnerability that’s incredibly sincere and pure." — K-LOVE / Lindsay Williams

"His breakthrough song ‘Come Jesus Come’ has garnered more than 100 million views, touching countless lives with its message of hope and surrender." — Gospel Music Association