Matt Papa

Matt Papa (born July 3, 1983 ) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, hymn writer, author, and worship leader. In 2009, his album Your Kingdom Come charted #46 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and #33 on the Top Heatseekers chart. He released "Church Songs", an EP, in October 2016. He has worked extensively with Keith & Kristyn Getty and written several songs with Matt Boswell including the 2024 contemporary worship Easter hymn "Christus Victor (Amen").

Early life Since he was a child, Papa has always been interested in music. He met his youth minister when he was in his teen years, led to him becoming a Christian.

Career Papa began as a worship leader at The Summit Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was on their staff for four years and then began studying at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest (for a master's degree). For a time, he was also the worship and arts director at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta.

In 2009, Papa and Matt Boswell, pastor of The Trails Church in Celina, Texas north of Dallas, began writing hymns together including “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” and “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor”. By 2016, Papa had released nine albums. In 2019, Papa and Boswell released their first album together: His Mercy Is More –The Hymns Of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa. The album was nominated for a 2020 Dove Award (best inspirational album) and their song "His Mercy Is More" was nominated for best inspirational song. The vocal group Selah won in both categories. On October 23, 2020, Papa and Boswell released a new song, "Psalm 150". He was the artist-in-residence that year for Marco Presbyterian Church in Marco Island, Florida. Papa and Boswell then released their second album together Almost Home – The Hymns Of Matt Boswell And Matt Papa (Vol. 2). Keith Getty and Keith Green have been influences for his songwriting.

Personal life Papa and his wife Lauren have five children and live in Marco Island after moving in from Atlanta.

Awards and nominations +AwardYearRecipientCategoryResultRef.Dove Awards2020"His Mercy Is More"Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

Discography You Are Good (2006) Worship Vol. 1 (2007) Your Kingdom Come (2008) Scripture Songs & Hymns 1 (2009) Your Kingdom Come (2009) Scripture Songs & Hymns 2 (2010) This Changes Everything (2011) Look & Live (2 Cities Music/The Summit Church) (2013) Church Songs (2016) Songs From The Wilderness (2019) His Mercy Is More (2019)

Singles Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album 2009 Open Hands – Your Kingdom Come 2010 To The Least of These – Your Kingdom Come 2011 It Is Finished – This Changes Everything 2012 The Reward of His Suffering – The Reward of His Suffering (single) 2013 Show Me Your Glory – Look & Live 2013 A Pilgrim's Progress (Keep Runnin') – Look & Live