Tim Coleman

 

 

 

 

 

     His ride to work is often in an airplane instead of a car. His destination might be the next state or the next continent depending on his itinerary for the week. As a professional Christian saxophonist, Tim Coleman has seen lives changed for the better all around the world.

     Coleman's 20 years of musical experience and his heart for the ministry led him to a position traveling with  Evangelist / Singer / Songwriter / Pastor Danny Chambers. "I enjoy traveling around the world ministering the good news of Jesus Christ," he says. "I am seeing hundreds of people come to the Lord." Coleman has worked for Danny Chambers Ministries since January of 95 playing his horns and speaking.

     During the past several years, Coleman has participated in campus and church conferences throughout the United States, Iceland, Europe, Canada and the Caribbean. Coleman has shared the stage with artists Scott Wesley Brown and Ron Kenoly. Prior to his work with Danny Chambers, he contributed to album projects for several Christian artists including Sherman Andrus.

     In 1996, Coleman was part of the praise and worship band for Washington for Jesus, a meeting at the White House steps attended by half a million youth and their leaders from across the nation. Featured artist for the event included Kirk Franklin, Rebecca St. James, Third Day, and Fred Hammond.

     As the tenth of 13 children and a preacher's kid, Coleman is no stranger to the stage. At the age of 14, he traveled with the Coleman Family Gospel singers, a group comprised of his parents and several siblings. He accompanied the group on his instrument. Encouraged by his mother and songwriter father, Coleman committed to hours of individual practice each day. Never having a music lesson, he developed an ability to "play by ear". "My ability is a gift from God, and I give honor to him for giving it to me.

To this day Coleman doesn't use sheet music. "This was an advantage for me in marching band. I was able to concentrate on where I needed to go instead of reading the music," he says, thinking back on his earlier days with the band at Guthrie High School.

     When asked about musical influences, Coleman mentions the styles of Kenny G and David Sandborn. "I admire them because they have a unique sound which is their very own. That's something I strive for."

A 1987 graduate of Guthrie High, Coleman was honored by News 5 for his talent in a series featuring outstanding Oklahoma seniors. That same year, he competed in "Oklahoma Kids", and received a top honor in the statewide talent search.

     Upon completion of high school, Coleman went on to study music programs at the University of Central Oklahoma and Northern Oklahoma College. He participated in the marching, jazz, pep, and concert bands. He also traveled with the promotional troupe "The Roustabouts" during his time at NOC.

     In 1992, Coleman went on tour with a ministry band Called Road Music from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. At the conclusion of the tour, Coleman relocated to Oklahoma City to accept a position with the praise and worship band at Church of the Harvest.  During the next five years, Coleman traveled with the church band and played for Youth America, a national youth conference that ministers to hundreds of teens each summer.

     At 30, the saxophonist has released one solo instrumental album entitled "God is Faithful". The recording, which features both the soprano and the alto sax, includes "We Shall Behold Him', "O Lord You're Beautiful", and "Jesus Loves Me".    

Coleman relocated to Nashville in August of 97 to help plant a church with Danny Chambers Ministries and continue to build his music career. He participated with Danny Chambers in the Live recording for Integrity Hosanna's "Carry the Call" and was part of the band that showcased the album during GMA week 1998.

     In addition to working with the church, he continues to keep a busy traveling schedule. He frequently ministers for Champions for Christ, a national organization that ministers to college and professional athletes, Evangelist / Singer / Songwriter David DeMarco, and Praise & Worship Leader / Singer / Songwriter / Producer Israel Houghton, as well as doing concert crusades himself as he continues to travel the world with pastor Danny Chambers.

     As a writer and composer of original music, Coleman would eventually like to start his own band and continue to travel and minister the Gospel. Coleman currently resides in Bellevue, Tennessee with his wife Amy and children Camry and Laundon.