Up-and-coming Slanted Records recording artist Caleb Rowden offers pop/rock music that is culturally relevant--music birthed out of his own life experiences and his love for worship. This 24-year-old singer/songwriter fell in love with Christian music as a child, playing drums in church. That love grew as he traveled with his sister and friend, honing his talents which include singing, songwriting and playing guitar. In 2006 twenty-four year young Caleb Rowden made his entrance into the crowded CCM market with his first single, “You Are Holy.� The vertical worship track from debut album Free from Ordinary made an impressive climb up the AC charts with heavy play in major markets and boasted a three week run at #1 on KLTY in Dallas. Rowden does not fit the traditional “worship artist� mold but it does not take long to hear the heart of this passionate worshipper. Caleb recently began his new position as Worship and Creative Arts Director at Christian Chapel in Columbia, MO. When asked, why hire a recording artist as your worship leader? Lead Pastor John Battaglia responded, “Caleb has the heart of a worshiper and the attitude of a servant. My first encounter with Caleb’s album was capturing. He captured my attention and God captured my worship. The combination of Christ-centered lyrics and the fresh sound Caleb and band produced convinced me that Caleb was the worship leader who can help our church effectively reach our city and this generation in a relevant and passionate way. After experiencing worship services led by Caleb, the deal was sealed; he is the right person for our church.� Caleb joins an impressive list of artists who serve in their local church while, at the same time, delivering their music and message to audiences through live concerts. The New Year also marks the beginning of a very unique series of concerts called SEND ME TOUR 2007. The message of the song Send Me, released to radio in January challenges believers to respond, “I am ready, I am waiting, SEND ME.� Based on Isaiah Chapter 6 the mission will be to connect pre-Christians to God and challenge believers to: Reach Up – Proclaim “God is Holy.� Isaiah 6: 3&4 Reach In – Acknowledge our lostness and the power of redemption. Isaiah 6: 5-7 Reach Out – Respond to God’s voice, “I’ll go, SEND ME!� Isaiah 6:8 Caleb loves worship in a church setting but believes strongly, “It is time we move our act of worship outside the sanctuary and allow life to be His sanctuary and our lifestyles to become His podium. Many years ago my grandpa preached a sermon titled, Stirred but Not Changed. Sometimes our worship has the same effect. As evangelical Christians we cannot become selfish in our relationship with God but must act quickly to share the Good News with others. When the media is talking more about Armageddon than the church we must to ask ourselves, what comes after worship?" "Caleb and Youth Alive (www.yausa.com) are working together to challenge students to make themselves available to be sent back to their campus and share the love of Christ. Together it's our desire to see students raised to be life-long disciples of Christ" said Jay Mooney, Youth Alive. SEND ME TOUR will challenge all ages to join with people from all around the world in sharing the salvation and hope that comes from having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Caleb's music has been compared to that of Jeremy Camp and Steven Curtis Chapman with elements of Coldplay. His debut was produced by Dan Needham (Stacie Orrico, Steven Curtis Chapman) and Kevan Cyka (REM, Hilary Duff). Caleb seeks to live out his messages in his daily life as well as through his own mission’s organization Wisdom's Cry Ministries and Compassion International. Caleb's debut for Slanted Records, Free From Ordinary features powerful, energetic songs that encourage and inspire extraordinary faith and action in everyday life.