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Joel Houston
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Background information
Birth name Joel Timothy Houston
Born (1979-09-19) 19 September 1979 (age 45)
Brisbane, Queensland
Origin Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres Contemporary worship music, Christian rock
Occupation(s)
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
  • acoustic guitar
  • electric guitar
  • piano
Years active 1999–present
Labels Hillsong, Sparrow, Capitol

Joel Timothy Houston (born 19 September 1979) is an Australian musician, songwriter, and pastor. He is a key leader in Hillsong United, a popular worship band from Hillsong Church in Sydney.

Joel Houston has been a co-pastor at Hillsong NYC and is the head of the Christian worship band Hillsong United. He sings, plays guitar, and writes many of their songs. Since 2008, he has also been the creative director at Hillsong Church. He is the oldest son of the church's founding pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston.

About Joel Houston

Early Life and Family

Joel Houston was born on September 19, 1979. He is the oldest child of Brian and Bobbie Houston, who started Hillsong Church. He also has two siblings.

When he was seven years old, Joel wanted to play the piano. However, he soon found he really enjoyed playing the bass guitar. This led him to play bass for many Hillsong Worship albums.

His Work with Hillsong United

Joel Houston first sang with Hillsong United in 2002. Before that, he had played bass guitar with the band for several years. He also wrote songs for them, including the title track from their first live album, Everyday.

As part of the Hillsong United music team, Joel has helped lead worship events all over the world. These events have taken place in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. He has also helped with the main Hillsong album recordings, which are led by worship pastor Reuben Morgan.

His music has appeared on Hillsong albums that have become very popular. These albums have quickly climbed the Christian music charts in both Australia and America. For example, in March 2007, Hillsong United's eighth album, All of the Above, reached No. 6 on the ARIA charts in Australia.

Joel Houston became the creative director of Hillsong Church in 2008. He also served as a co-pastor of Hillsong NYC.

Personal Life

Joel Houston married Brazilian model Esther Lima in 2012. They welcomed their son in 2013.

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