Judith Christie McAllister facts for kids

Judith Christie McAlister (born September 29, 1963, as Judith F. Christie) is an American gospel singer and musician. She is known for leading a music group called Never Ending Worship. From 2009 to 2021, she was the President of the International Music Department for the Church of God in Christ.

Judith released her first album, Send Judah First, in 2000. Her album In His Presence: Live! became very popular in 2006, appearing on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. Her album Sound the Trumpet also charted in 2011.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Judith F. Christie was born in Harlem, New York, on September 29, 1963. Her father was a minister from Jamaica, and her mother was from Barbados.

Her mother played the piano at her father's church. This inspired Judith to learn the piano herself and become a talented musician. Later, in the mid-1980s, she attended Oral Roberts University.

Music Career Highlights

In 1992, Judith Christie McAlister became the Music Director at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC). She later took on bigger roles within the church's music department. In 2004, she became a vice-president. Then, in 2009, she was appointed the President of the International Music Department for COGIC.

Her journey as a recording artist began in 2001. Her first album, Send Judah First, was released on January 30, 2001, through her own label, Judah Records. She released her second album, Raise the Praise, on January 27, 2003, also with Judah Records.

Her third album, In His Presence: Live!, came out on May 30, 2006. This album was a big success! It reached No. 10 on Billboard magazine's Gospel Albums chart. Her next album, Sound the Trumpet, released in 2011, also did well, reaching No. 13 on the same chart.

Personal Life

Judith Christie McAlister is married to Darin McAllister. They live in Los Angeles, California, with their children. She continues to serve as the Minister of Music at the West Angeles Church.

Discography

Here is a list of albums released by Judith Christie McAlister: