Career
Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents, Charles and Jo Green. He is one of six siblings who spent much of his early life in Argentina. He studied Music at Grand Canyon University, graduating in 1976. He originally broke into Christian music with the Mobile, Alabama based youth worship group Truth. He also sang backup vocals and played bass with Sandi Patti, White Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band. In 1982, he joined the Christian rock band White Heart as a vocalist. But a difference in ministry vision accompanied by a confrontation with his brother, Randy, led to a spiritual renewal in Steve's life in 1983. He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records, and his self-titled debut album appeared in 1984. In the same year, he established Steve Green Ministries.
His break out year came in 1985 with the release of He Holds The Keys. The album garnered Green a nomination and win as Male Vocalist of the Year in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) category. The following year, 1986, saw the release of two recordings, "For God And God Alone," and a high church style worship album entitled "A Mighty Fortress." The following year saw the release of his first Christmas recording, "Joy To The World." In early 1988, he released an album dedicated to his parents called "Find Us Faithful." As the 1980s came to an end, many of Green's songs became recognized standards including "People Need The Lord" and "Broken And Spilled Out." He was often considered the male version of Sandi Patti, using many of the same songwriters and styles as well as the traditional ending the song on a (literal) high note. Green also contributed background vocals to Patti's 1986 hit, "Let There Be Praise."
Green was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, performing at their inaugural event at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado in July 1993 before 50,000 men. His song "Answer The Call" was inspired by the event and another song, "O Men of God Arise," embodies the Promise Keeper mentality.
Green recorded "The Mission" in 1989 and continued his success with "We Believe" in 1991. As the early 1990s direction of Christian music changed to a more rock oriented format, Green returned to traditional roots by releasing an album of hymns in 1992. Yet Green switched styles in 1994 on his "Where Mercy Begins" album. He also received the first of two career boosts due to outside events.
On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn. Lynn has just recorded Green's song "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore" from the 1988 "Find Us Faithful" album. Only a rough cut played at the memorial service for the passengers, grieving family members were told where to find the original song by Green, which boosted album sales for the older recording.
Green's style change continued on his 1996 recording, "The Letter." He was also instrumental in attempting to set up an accountability group for Christian artists following the adultery scandals of Michael English, Marabeth Jordan, and Sandi Patty as well as the Mike Warnke debacle. He was helped in this endeavor by Steve Camp, Wes King, and Michael W. Smith. That year also saw the release of his second Christmas album, "The First Noel."
Green changed focus again in 1998 by declaring he would only record songs that honor the Lord - songs that he could be satisfied with should it be his last recording. That year saw the release of "The Faithful" and 2000 saw the release of a devotional song album entitled "Morning Light." Two years later Green released "Woven In Time" and again found himself receiving a career boost.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Green was a personal friend of Space Shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband, who was killed along with six others in the February 2003 disintegration during reentry. Green was interviewed by CNN and his song "God Of Wonders" got a boost from the unexpected publicity. He released another album in 2005.
Green's sister is married to Dr. Mark Bailey, president of the evangelical Dallas Theological Seminary, and he helped the seminary celebrate its eightieth anniversary in April 2004. He has also written a thirty day devotional titled, "The Power of the Cross" and has recorded numerous children's videos and songs.
His bilingual abilities have seen the release of two Spanish CDs in the United States.
He is married to Marijean Green, who has testified to her own struggle with bulimia and they have two children, Summer (b. 1984) and Josiah (b. 1986).
Green has expanded his musical ministry to include videos and James Dobson's Focus on the Family.
Household Of Faith
Steve Green Lyrics
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Committing to each other
By His word and from our hearts
We will be a family
In a house that will be a home
And with faith we'll build it strong
We'll build a household of faith
And when the strong winds blow
It won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow
And the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
Now to be a family
We've got to love each other
At any cost unselfishly
And our home must be a place
That fully abounds with grace
A reflection of His face
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow
It won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow
And the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow
It won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow
And the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
The lyrics of Steve Green’s ‘Household of Faith’ speak of the commitment and love that two people pledge to each other while standing before God, taking their vows to become a family. The song talks about the different elements required to build a strong home, one that reflects God’s love and grace. The foundation of this home is the unwavering faith in God and the promise to love each other unselfishly. According to the song, when the strong winds of life blow, the household of faith won’t fall down because it is built on the strong foundation of love and faith. The song ends with a declaration that this household of faith will be a beacon of light to the rest of the world.
Moreover, the song talks about how a household of faith is not just a physical space, but it's a community built on love, trust, and faith. A home built on a foundation of faith is not limited by the physical structure of the house, but is grounded in the belief that when we have faith in God, He helps us build a strong family. The song reminds us that when we love each other selflessly, and create a home that reflects God’s love, then we become a part of a broader community of faith that spreads his teachings and values to the whole world.
In summary, Steve Green’s ‘Household of Faith’ speaks about the importance of building a strong home that reflects God’s grace and love. A home that is built on the foundation of faith, love, and trust, and is not limited by physical boundaries but rather extends to a broader community of faith that spreads God's teachings to the whole world.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are at the start
We are embarking on a new journey
Committing to each other
We are vowing to support and care for one another
By His word and from our hearts
We are following God's guidance and doing it with sincerity
We will be a family
We will treat each other as family and support one another like a family does
In a house that will be a home
The physical structure we live in will become a place of comfort and love
And with faith we'll build it strong
Our trust and belief in God will enable us to make our home resilient and grounded in love
Now to be a family
In order to truly be a family, we need to foster an environment of love and care
We've got to love each other
We need to prioritize loving and caring for one another
At any cost unselfishly
We should be willing to put the needs of the family above our own desires
And our home must be a place
Our physical space should reflect the love and grace we strive to cultivate
That fully abounds with grace
Our home should contain a plentiful amount of kindness and forgiveness
A reflection of His face
Our home should reflect the love and character of God
We'll build a household of faith
We will create a home based on our trust and belief in God
That together we can make
We will work together to create this loving household
And when the strong winds blow
When difficult times come our way
It won't fall down
Our household won't crumble under pressure
As one in Him we'll grow
Together as a family, we will grow in our faith and love for God
And the whole world will know
Our love and faith in God will be evident to all
We are a household of faith
Our home is grounded in our trust and belief in God
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@omaravila4420
Here we are at the start committing to each other
By His word and from our hearts
We will be a family in a house that will be a home
And with faith we'll build it strong
Chorus:
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow it won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow and the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
Now to be a family we've got to love each other
At any cost unselfishly
And our home must be a place that fully abounds with grace
A reflection of His face
@adriesteves05
Here we are at the start, Committing to each other, by his word and from our hearts. We will be a Family in a house that will be a home and with love we'll make it strong
We'll build a household of faith that together we can make and when the strong winds blow, it won't fall down, as one in him we'll grow and the whole world will know, we are a household of faith.
Now to be a family we've got to love each other at any cost unselfishly, and our home must be a place that full abound with grace, a reflection of his face
We'll build a household of faith that together we can make, and when the strong winds blow it won't fal down, as one in him we'll grow and the whole world will know we are a household of faith
We'll build a household of faith that together we can make for when the strong winds blow it won't fall down, as one in him will grow and the whole world will know that we are a household of faith
@inggridchyntiaputri5771
Here we are at the start committing to each other
By His word and from our hearts
We will be a family in a house that will be a home
And with faith we'll build it strong
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow it won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow and the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
Now to be a family we've got to love each other
At any cost unselfishly
And our home must be a place that fully abounds with grace
A reflection of His face
@brittasongo713
one day my father came back from a trip abroad and brought back Steve Green's tape, I learned to love these songs without understanding the English, but deep down I understood a little
On my wedding day in 2007, I played Bring back the Glory, my father couldn't believe it, he held my hand.
Later on I experienced a disappointment in this marriage with a divorce.
I lost my father in 2022 in August, and I was very sad, I was engaged again and I wanted my father to be there so that I could still sing the songs of STEVE GREEN, and I got married again in December 2022 without my father.
But every time when I listen to these songs, I see that my father left me a great wealth in loving God through the worship song:
GOD and GOD Alone
bring back the glory
household of faith
i'm looking for the city with a true foundation .....
God bless you STEVE GREEN
@rebeccavega6851
33 years ago we had this song in our wedding. By God’s grace we have a household of faith .
@lailahyt1572
So beautiful🎉 im crying now😢.
@lorena92966
This was the song we played as we signed our marriage license in our ceremony…29 years complete today. Thank you Jesus as we enter or 30 th.
@franrushie.510
So beautiful.. I never get tired of hearing this song…
@omaravila4420
Here we are at the start committing to each other
By His word and from our hearts
We will be a family in a house that will be a home
And with faith we'll build it strong
Chorus:
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow it won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow and the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
Now to be a family we've got to love each other
At any cost unselfishly
And our home must be a place that fully abounds with grace
A reflection of His face
@Rain_AfterLife
Copied from genuis lol
@tammyhollandsworth5193
This brought tears. Too many broken families and relationships out there. It's so good to know God can mend anything!
@justine13
Yes indeed! He has mended mine ❤️
@justine13
@Bobby Klein was having a tough time with my partner. God just brought that person in once again. And mended us. We’re still in the process of mending… Hold us in your prayers.
@meryasenjo7903
Beautiful! 😇✨👏🏻 Praise The Lord! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨✨✨