1998

• Rebecca St. James releases Pray which includes a cover of "Hold Me Jesus."
  
  
• CCM Magazine airs "The History of Christian Music" radio show hosted by Jon Rivers. The radio show includes clips of Interviews with Rich Mullins.
  
  

  January 1998

• Prior to his death, Rich had planned to begin shooting videos for his new album in Israel. There were also plans for him to write a book in connection with the new record.
  
  
• CCM magazine runs the following article by John Fischer.
  "The Sacred and the Profane"
  
  

  January/February 1998

  
  
  
• Group Magazine publishes an interview with Rich Mullins that was written shortly before his death in Sept. of '97.
  "Rich Mullins Interviewed"
  
  

  January 1, 1998

  
  
• Release Magazine releases a large softcover book entitled Home which collects all of Rich's articles written for the magazine between 1991 and 1996, as well as photos by Ben Pearson.
  
  

  February 19, 1998

• The Insyderz release Skalleluia! on Squint Entertainment. The album includes a cover of "Awesome God."
  
  

  April 15, 1998

• Michael W. Smith releases Live The Life which includes a tribute to Rich, entitled "Song For Rich".
  
  

  April 21, 1998

• This Train's Mimes of the Old West is rereleased on Organic Records. Rich cowrote and sings on "A Million Years".
  
  

  April 23, 1998

• Rich wins his first Dove Award for "artist of the year" at the Gospel Music Association's 29th Annual Dove Awards. Rich's brother David and James Dunning, jr. received the award for Rich.
  
  
• The Oklahoman publishes an article about Rich's Dove Award tribute.
  Mullins Gets Posthumous Award
  
  

  May 19, 1998

• Michael W. Smith's Rocketown Records releases Exodus, which includes Michael performing the Mullins classic, "I See You".
  
  

  June 1998

• CCM Magazine reviews Rich's The Jesus Record.
  Album Reviews
  
  

  June 6, 1998

• Light 99 FM premiers the Jesus Record in Wichita, Kansas.
  
  

  June 15, 1998

• "My Deliverer" debuts on the AC Charts. It would spend 18 weeks on the chart and peak at #1 on August 17. It spent 3 weeks at #1.
  
  

  June 21, 1998

  
  
  
• Mitch McVicker's first album is released.
  Rich coproduced the project with Mark Robertson of This Train. Rich cowrote "Gospel Rain", and "New Mexico", sang on "Gospel Rain", "She Asked Me How", "Hope" and "New Mexico", and played keyboards on "Gospel Rain" and "She Asked Me How".
  
  

  June 28, 1998

• The Chicago Tribune publishes an article about Rich and the Jesus Record.
  "Rich Mullins' Last Musical Vision"
  
  

  July 3, 1998

• Sixpence None The Richer, This Train, Greg and Rebecca Sparks and the Ragamuffin Band with Ashley Cleveland perform in Bushnell, IL at Cornerstone 98 as part of a "tribute to Rich Mullins".
  Concert Transcript
  
  

  July 4, 1998

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Rich Mullins nineth album the Jesus record is released on Myrrh records.
  The album includes the last songs that Rich wrote before his death, as well as a couple of old ones, produced by Rick Elias and performed by the ragamuffin band. A second disc, entitled the Jesus demos is also included featuring Rich's rough boom-box demos of nine of the songs.
  Album Reviews
  Eric Townsend, on "Nothing But the Blood": "The live hammer dulcimer instrumental track nearly didn't make it onto the album. Producer Rick Elias had been looking for a good recording of the song that Rich performed on his final tour, but was unable to find one. The best copy that existed was from the Lufkin, TX show, but Rich fumbled a bit on the start. Rick asked me to see if I could locate a better recording. I spent a good amount of time contacting numerous churches, tape traders, concert promoters and others trying to locate a recording. At the very last minute, someone stepped forward with a good recording. That recording (taken from the Greenbay, WI. show) was overnighted to Rick and just barely made it onto the record."
  
  
• A video tribute to the life, music and ministry of Rich Mullins, entitled Homeless Man: The Restless Heart of Rich Mullins is released on Myrrh Records.
  The beautiful project was created by Ben Pearson, Jimmy Abegg and Steve Taylor and includes interviews with Family, Friends, the Ragamuffin Band, Phil Keaggy, Steve Taylor, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Ashley Cleveland, Kenny Greenburg, John Michael Talbot, and others.
  Rick Elias: "To date, it is the best piece done on Rich. Avoid the fictional bio that came out a couple of years ago, it was well intentioned, but myopic, uninformed, and one thing Rich never was - dull and boring. Ben's film is one of those rare bio docs that doesn't suffer for having been made so close to the subject's departure. He really captured the essence of Rich through live concert footage (taken a few weeks before his death) and interviews with folks who actually knew Rich and mattered to his life and work. I can only think of a couple of key folks who aren't in the film, and that was their decision, not Ben's. After 20 years, if the man still intrigues you, I recommend you take an hour to watch the film." (2018)
  
  
• A Tribute to Rich is held at South Fork Ranch, Plano, TX.
  
  
• CCM Magazines "History of Christian Music," an 8 hour radio show hosted by Jon Rivers, airs across the nation. The radio show includes interviews and music from Rich Mullins and many other artists.
  
  

  July 25, 1998

• Billboard Magazine reviews The Jesus Record.
  Album Reviews
  
  

  August 17, 1998

• "My Deliverer" hits #1 on the AC Charts. Following its debut on June 15, it would spend 18 weeks on the chart and 3 weeks at #1.
  
  

  August 30, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Wichita Kansas' Cessna Stadium at Jesus Fest 98 for "The Legacy Kickoff".
  The Day-long festival was sponsored by Central Christian Church and was also Fund raiser for The Legacy of a Kid Brother of St Frank.
  Other performers included Gary Chapman, Temple Yard, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Mitch McVicker and the Kid Brothers, and This Train.
  
  August/September 1998
  
  
• Rich Mullins appears on the Cover of Release Magazine.
  
  

  September 12, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in San Antonio, TX at Trinity Baptist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  September 15, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Nashville, TN at Gibson's Caffe Milano as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  September 18, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Berea, OH at Berea High School as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  September 20, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Lancaster, PA at the American Music Theater as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 3, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Chester, MD at Jammin' Java's as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 4, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in New York, NY on the Live at the Lambs Radio Show as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 8, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Birmingham, AL at Briarwood Presbyterian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 9, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Gastonia, NC at Bethlehem Baptist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 10, 1998

• BEC Records releases Happy Christmas : A BEC Holiday Collection which includes a cover of "You Gotta Get Up," recorded by Five Iron Frenzy.
  
  

  October 15, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Jonesboro, AR as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 18, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Overland Park, KS at Johnson County Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 23, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Greenwood, IN at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 24, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Cincinnati, Ohio at Lakota Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 25, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in South Bend, IN at O'Laughlin Auditorium as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 9, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Gastonia, NC at Bethlehem Baptist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  October 27, 1998

  
  
  
  
• Reunion Records releases Awesome God: A Tribute to Rich Mullins featuring Michael W. Smith, Carolyn Arends, Billy Crockett, Amy Grant, Chris Rice, Gary Chapman, Jars of Clay, Billy Sprague, Kevin Max, Ashley Cleveland, and Caedmon's Call performing classic Rich Mullins songs.
  
  

  October 31, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Stone Mountain, GA at Mountain Park Methodist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 1, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Napervile, IL at Naperville Bible Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 5, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Champaign, IL at the Jitters and Rush Club as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 6, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Grand Rapids, MI at Calvin College as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 7, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Farmington Hills, MI at Grace Chapel as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 8, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Elgin, IL at Elgin Community College as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 9, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in South Bend, IN on the Pulse TV Show as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 13, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Mequon, WI at Alliance Bible Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 14, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band appears in Rosevill, MN at Northwestern Bookstore.
  
  
• The Ragamuffin Band performs in St. Paul, MN at Bethel College as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 15, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Lakeville, MN at Valley Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 13, 1998

• The Ragamuffin Band performs in Noblesville, IN at Grace Community Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.
  
  

  November 28, 1998

• Billboard Magazine publishes a short article entitled "They're Playing My Song," in which Rebecca St. James talks about recording a cover of Rich's "Hold Me Jesus."
  Rebecca St. James: "I'd heard 'Hold Me Jesus" for a long time and really loved the song, but it didn't hufely get my attention that this was something I needed to put on the album until earlier this year... One day I was home and just started listening to the CD that had 'Hold Me Jesus' on it, and I just pressed rewind over and over again. I just hit a chord with the song. It talks about comfort and knowing what it's like to be held by God. I think I've been through certain trials this year, and I've really just felt God's comfort in the midst of those times. It's a beautiful thing to know that. I really related to that song... realizing each word was the cry of my heart, too."
  
  

  Late 1998

• Rebecca St. James releases Pray which includes a cover of "Hold Me Jesus".
  
  

  December 1, 1998

• Crosswalk.com publishes an article about Rich.
  Crosswalk: Rich Mullins
  
  

  December 1998-January 1999

• The Giovanni Audiori Catalog surveys artists for their favorite top 10 albums of all time. The Ragamuffin's Mark Robertson lists 1) Anything by Rich Mullins, 2) Big Sandy and the Fly Rite Boys Feeling Kinda Lucky, 3) Afghan Whigs Black Love, 4) Rick Elias Blink, 5) Almost everything by Terry Taylor (Daniel Amos, Swirling Eddies, etc), 6) The Replacements All Shook Down, 7) Big Star Live at Columbia College, 8) Three techno-bands.. all tied. Tricky, Future Sound of London & the Meat Beat Manifesto, 9) The Desendents Everything Sucks, 10) Just about anything on Hightone Records (Buddy & Julie Miller, Dale Watson, Big Sandy, Deke Dickerson and Dave Alvin are some of the better examples.
  
  

  1999

  
  
  
  
  
• Songs 2 is released on Reunion Records. This is the second volume of the previously released Songs "Best of" collection. Unlike its predecessor, this collection relies only on previously released music.
  
  

  April 1999

• Rich wins Dove Awards for Songwriter, Song ("My Deliverer"), Recorded Music Packaging (The Jesus Record), and Hard Music Recording (for the Insyderz cover of "Awesome God").
  
  

  Summer 1999

• Ragamuffin Jimmy Abegg and occasional Ragamuffin Phil Madeira record their tracks for a Tribute album for Swirling Eddies and Daniel Amos frontman Terry Scott Taylor entitled When Worlds Collide. Jimmy records The Swirling Eddies' "Blowing Smoke," while Madeira covers DA's "Alarma!." Other artists on the collection include Starflyer 59, The 77s, Erin Echo, Randy Stonehill, Sideways8 (featuring members of Jacob's Trouble), Larry Norman, Truck (featuring Doug TenNapel), Dead Artist Syndrome, The Throes, and others. The tribute album which was produced by Jason and Eric Townsend and benefits Compassion International would be released in the summer of 2000.
  
  

  May 24, 1999

• "That Where I Am, There You May ALso Be" debuts on the AC Charts. The song would stay on the chart for 12 weeks and peak at #4.
  
  

  August 13, 1999

• A Legacy of a Kid Brother of St. Frank sponsors a "Legacy Arts Festival" in Wichita Kansas. Performers include Michael W Smith, DC Talk, Amanda Old Crow, Cindy Morgan, Native Reign, Chris Rodriguez, and Temple Yard.
  
  

  August 14, 1999

• A Legacy of a Kid Brother of St. Frank sponsors a "Legacy Arts Festival" in Wichita Kansas. Performers include The Ragamuffin Band, Carolyn Arends, Billy Crockett, Happy, Phil Keaggy, Native Reign, Ginny Owens, Chris Rice, Third Day, This Train, and Waterdeep.
  
  

  September 21, 1999

• Geoff Moore releases a self-titled album on Forefront which features a cover of "Boy Like Me/Man Like You."
  
  

  November 28, 1999

• The Television Series Touched By An Angel airs an episode entitled "Then Sings My Soul." Rich's "Double Good To You" is included in the music for the episode.
  
  

  January 4, 2000

• The Ragamuffin Band releases Prayers of a Ragamuffin. Their first and only album written and recorded without Rich.
  
  

  January 22, 2000

• Billboard Magazine publishes an article entitled "They're Playing My Song," in which Geoff Moore talks about covering Rich's "Boy Like Me, Man Like You."
  Geoff Moore "I'm a fan of Rich Mullins. He was my friend. Professionally, our paths crossed a lot. We got to know each other on a mission trip to Guatemala. He and Rick Elias and I went together. I think that's where he and Rick met, and that later became part of Rich's musical landscape... I have great memories of that trip. One of the most moving musical moments of my life was watching Rich play 'Awesome God' in an orphanage on an old beat-up, out-of-tune, upright piano and listening to about three different languages singing it. ("Boy Like Me, Man Like You" is) my favorite Rich Mullins song. That's the only reason I did it. I felt like I could sing it and give it a decent representation, because he wrote some pretty quirky stuff that only he could sing, which is the mark, I think, of a great songwriter.
  "This is a song that has always moved me. It's filled with his humanity and his curiosity. It really strikes a chord in me, that that's where I first found my connection with Jesus -- the fact that it dawned on me at one point as a small boy that He had been a small boy too. That made sense to me. So the song always meant a lot to me. I'm thrilled some money will go into his foundation and further the stuff he was about. All the writer royalties that would go to Rich for writing the song go to his foundation to further work on Native American reservations and all the stuff he was involved in before his death. That's cool."
  
  

  February 17, 2000

  
  
  
• In the category of "Silly Similes," the television show Jeopardy includes the answer "Rich Mullins sings that faith without works is as useless as one of these on a submarine." The question is of course "What is a screen door?"
  
  

  July 4, 2000

• Terry Scott Taylor's Avocado Faultline is released at the Cornerstone Festival. The albums cover and artwork are painted by Ragamuffin Jimmy A. The album was coproduced by sometimes Ragamuffin Phil Madeira.
  
  

  July 5, 2000

• When Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel Amos and the Music of Terry Scott Taylor premeiers at the Cornerstone Festival. Ragamuffin Jimmy A covers The Swirling Eddies' "Blowing Smoke," and Phil Madeira covers DA's "Alarma!" Other contributors included Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, Starflyer59, Dead Artist Syndrome, Truck (featuring Douglass TenNapel) and The Troes. The tribute album was produced by Jason and Eric Townsend and a percentage of proceeds benefit Compassion International.
  
  

  July 25, 2000

• Terry Scott Taylor's Avocado Faultline is released in stores. The albums cover and artwork are painted by Ragamuffin Jimmy A. The album was coproduced by sometimes Ragamuffin Phil Madeira.
  
  

  August 14, 2000

• An article about Rich and the upcoming devotional biography An Arrow Pointing to Heaven appears in the Baptist Standard.
  "Rich Mullins' story needs to be told"
  
  

  September 2000

  
  
  
• James Bryan Smith's "Devotional Biography" about the life of Rich Mullins, An Arrow Pointing to Heaven is released through Broadman & Holman.
  
  

  November 7, 2001

• The Lost Dogs perform at the Franlin Merchantile with Phil Madeira. Local Nashvillians and others spotted in the audience included Ray Ware, Tom Howard, Riki Michele, Dan Michaels, and John Hartley of Phil & John. Ragamuffin Jimmy Abegg, DA/Swirling Eddies bassist Tim Chandler, Jason Townsend and Eric Townsend watched the show from outside the building on the sidewalk.
  
  

  September 11, 2001

• Michael W. Smith releases Worship on Reunion Records which includes a cover of "Awesome God."
  
  

  February 2, 2002

• Kirk Franklin releases The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin on Gospel Centric Records, which includes a cover of "Awesome God."
  
  

  April 19, 2002

• The move My Big Fat Greek Wedding is released to theaters. The film includes a "reworked" version of a song written by Rick Elias for the film That Thing You Do!.
  
  

  October 8, 2002

• Michael W. Smith releases Worship Again on Reunion Records which includes a cover of "I See You."
  
  

  February 18, 2003

• Third Day releases Offerings II (All I Have To Give) on Essential Records which includes a cover of "Creed."
  
  

  May 6, 2003

  
  
  
  
  
• Here in America is released on Reunion Records. It includes a collection of early songwriting demos, live recordings and a DVD of musical performances from Rich.
  
  

  2005

  
  
  
  
• Songs from Ben's House is released independently. The limited edition CD release includes performances and stories from some of Rich's good friends and band mates Rick Elias, Mark Robertson, Ben Pearson, Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira and others.
  
  
• Hillsong United releases Look To You which includes a cover of "Awesome God."
  
  

  February 8, 2005

• Chris Rice releases Snapshots: Live And Fan Favorites which includes a cover of "Calling Out Your Name."
  
  

  July 17, 2007

• Todd Agnew releases Better Questions which includes a cover of "Be With You."
  
  

  July-September 2008

• Jimmy Abegg goes on tour with the Lost Dogs as their photographer and videographer.
  
  

  June 23, 2010

• Phil Stacey releases Into the Light which includes a cover of "Hard to Get."
  
  

  October 28, 2011

• On an episode of the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, actress Olivia Munn sings part of "Awesome God."
  
  

  September 18, 2012

• Steve Stockman writes an article about his experience visiting Rich in early 1993.
  "Steve Stockman September 18, 2012: Rich Mullins, 78 Eaton Wood Green & Us"
  
  

  March 12, 2013

• First Things Journal runs a short article about Rich Mullins.
  ""Rich Mullins, Asymptotic Catholic"
  
  

  March 30, 2013

• Rich's mother Neva Mullins passes away in Richmond, Indiana.
  
  

  June 20, 2013

• Rich's sister Debra passes away in Columbia, MO.
  
  

  July 23, 2013

• Carolyn Arends writes an article for Christianity Today that mentions Rich.
  "What Rich Mullins Taught Me About Discernment"
  
  

  2014

  
  
  
• The film Ragamuffin opens in selected theaters and churches. The movie, directed by David Leo Schultz, is a bio-pic based on the life and career of Rich Mullins.
  
  
  
  
  
• Ragamuffin: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture is released featuring some of Rich's songs performed by Various Artists. The collection also includes two rare Rich Mullins tracks - "Never Heard the Music" and "Now."
  
  
• Caedmon's Call releases Chronicles 1992-2004 which includes live covers of "I Will Sing" and "Hope to Carry On."
  
  

  April 29, 2014

• The Gospel Music Association inducts Rich Mullins into their GMA Hall of Fame.
  
  

  May 15, 2015

  
  
  
  
• Sojourners: A Tribute to Rich Mullins is released by Madison Line Records.
  
  

  December 2016

• Christ and Pop Culture Magazine publishes an article about Rich Mullins.
  We Are Frail: Rich Mullins and the Human Condition
  
  

  September 15, 2017

  
  
  
• Rich Mullins appears on the "Cover" of electronic edition of CCM Magazine. The issue includes several tributes to Rich.
  "David Mullins - Remembering Rich"
  Jimmy Abegg - Reflections of Rich
  
  

  September 24, 2017

• Numerous Artists gather at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN to remember Rich Mullins and perform the album A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band in its entirety.
  "Ragamuffin Reunion - Remembering Rich at the Ryman"
  
  

  October 1, 2017

• CCM Magazine publishes an article about the A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band album performance at the Ryman on September 24.
  "Ragamuffin Reunion - Remembering Rich at the Ryman"
  
  

  November 17, 2018

• A memorial Gathering is held in honor of bassist Tim Chander in Franklin, TN. Chandler, who passed away suddenly on November 15th, 2018, was the bassist for Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies, and the Choir. Friends and Family in attendance include Maria Chandler and their children Max and Charlotte, Tim's brother Dan, Derri Daugherty, Steve Hindalong, Dan Michaels, Phil Keaggy, Steve Taylor, Rick Elias, Jerry Chamberlain, Matt Slocum, Phil Madeira, Eric Townsend, Jason Townsend, and others. The Choir, Keaggy, and Rick Elias all perform songs. Terry Taylor, who was unable to attend, sends a video of a musical performance. Phil Keaggy performs Rich's "Hold Me Jesus."
  Mark Robertson: "Tim Chandler was a friend and one of the most creative musicians I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. One of the absolute greats on bass guitar. Funny, kind, compassionate and weird as all get out, in the best way. He was a hero to me and will be sorely missed."
  Mark Robertson: "I've never made it a secret that Tim has been one of my very favorite bass players ever. Such a unique perspective on the instrument. Then we became friends at some point along the way. Lovely, funny person. Huge honor to have known him."
  
  

  February 2, 2019

• The Ragamuffin Band performs The Jesus Record in its entirety to to help raise money for Rick Elias' medical bills. Also appearing at the concert were Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Ashley Cleveland (on video).
  
  

  April 2, 2019

• Rick Elias dies from Brain Cancer in Nashville, TN.
  
  

  April 15, 2019

• Brian William, creator of the "Calling Out Your Name" website passes away suddenly. Brian was very helpful in the early days of this website as well providing some articles and the occasional date for the timeline. We included links to each others websites on our own.
  
  

  April 17, 2020

• The cast of the movie That Thing You Do! reunites for a livestream of the film along with commentary on the film. The cast mentions Rick Elias, who had written several songs for the film.
  
  

  September 16, 2022

• Friends and fans of Rich's gather at his Bellsburg home in TN. to listen to stories around the campfire.
  
  

  September 17, 2022

• Friends and fans of Rich's gather at Amy Grant's farm in Franklin, TN for live music.
  
  

  September 18, 2022

• "Hello Old Friends" Finale concert of Rich's music in Nashville.
  
  

  October 22, 2022

• The New York Times publishes an article about Rich Mullins.
  Why the Music of Rich Mullins Endures, 25 Years After His Death
  
  

  November 4, 2022

  
  
  
  
• Bellsburg... the Songs of Rich Mullins is released by Old Bear Records. The collection of songs was mostly recorded at Rich's old house in Bellsburg, TN. The tribute album includes classic songs of Rich's performed by Mitch McVicker, Amy Grant, Andrew Peterson, Jason Gray, Ashley Cleveland, Sara Groves, Brothers McClurg, Cindy Morgan, Taylor Leonhardt, and several more. The collection also includes Rich's demo of a previously unreleased song "Whitewater," which was also recorded by Carolyn Arends for the album.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Rich Mullins Deep Valley is released by Old Bear Records. This release features a live recording of Rich Mullins performing at Deep Valley camp in 1984.
  
  
  
  
  
• Worktapes... More Songs of Rich Mullins is released by Old Bear Records. This companion to Bellsburg features additional songs recorded by Matt Maher, Mitch McVicker, Josh Wilson, Jess Ray, Brothers McClurg, and many more.
  
  

  December 28, 2022

• The Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS. This years honorees include George Clooney, U2 and Amy Grant. During the musical segment for Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Bebe and Cece Winans perform Rich's "Praise to the Lord."
  
  

  Janaury 12, 2023

• Rich Mullins Deep Valley is released to streaming sites and becomes available to the public on CD.
  
  

  February 10, 2023

• Rich Mullins Deep Valley goes #1 on the Christian iTunes charts.
  
  

  April 4, 2023

• Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, occasional Ragamuffin Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum from Sixpence None the Richer, and Steve Hindalong of the Choir form a band called the Ascendants. On this date, the band launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund their first album.
  
  

  May 4, 2023

• The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) Kickstarter closes out with the project being fully funded.
  
  

  May 30, 2023

• The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) album The Fellowship of the Broken becomes available to Kickstarter backers as a download.
  
  

  July 25, 2023

• The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) gather at Jimmy's studio to autograph CDs of The Fellowship of the Broken for Kickstarter backers.
  
  

  October 13, 2023

• The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) release covers of the Talking Heads' "Once In A Lifetime" (featuring Leigh Nash) and Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers In A Dangerous Time" to Kickstarter backers. Cockburn was a longtime favorite songwriter and artist of Rich's.
  
  

  October 25, 2023

• The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) Kickstarter physical rewards have completed shipping to backers.
  
  

  December 6, 2023

  
  
• The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) album The Fellowship of the Broken is officially released to the public.
  
  

  February 2024

• Members of The Ascendants (Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson, Phil Madeira, Matt Slocum and Steve Hindalong) write and record "Little Noah" and "Samuel Wood."
  
  "Little Noah" was written about Noah Townsend, son of Eric & Kristi Townsend (creator of this site) who was born in 2020 with multiple heart defects. Noah spent much of his early life in and out of the hospital and will have many surgeries and procedures ahead of him.
  
  "Samuel Wood," written for Jason Townsend, was written about historical figure and ancestor to the Townsend Brothers, Samuel Newitt Wood.
  
  

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