Scott Wesley Brown is a renowned Christian artist who has recorded dozens of albums and numerous #1 songs on the contemporary Christian music charts. He is also a musical missionary who uses his music to reach people all over the world. On this podcast, Scott talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about his music, his missionary work, his grandparenting and much more. And in a Legacy Grandparenting first, this podcast features three of Scott’s recordings.
SCOTT WESLEY BROWN BIO
Some people strive for success. Others find greater value in focusing on significance. Scott Wesley Brown is one such person. Artists whose careers span five decades have definitely proven their relevancy to the changing times. Scott Wesley Brown is no exception. He has shown through the years that he is a man of quality and virtue. A man who has left an indelible mark on Christian music—a prolific songwriter, dynamic vocalist, challenging author, international missionary, worship leader, and Christian music pioneer!
The past several decades have seen Scott Wesley Brown's signature on no fewer than 9 number one singles in Adult-Contemporary and Inspirational music rankings. His songs have been recorded by Sandi Patti, Amy Grant, Bill Gaither, Mark Lowery, Bruce Carroll, Pat Boone, The Imperials, Petra, and international opera star Placido Domingo on his album with John Denver! Scott’s music has inspired musicians to reach a higher level of excellence while moving audiences to a deeper understanding of the call that crystallized Scott Wesley Brown's commitment to spreading the gospel to over 45 countries worldwide.
Brown's journal records covert missions behind the Iron Curtain and the first publicly promoted Christian music event in the U.S.S.R. It was during this August 1989 concert that over 15,000 Soviets heard the passionate cry for love and compassion while the Spirit moved some 2,000 to join in the family of Christ. Scott Wesley Brown stood side-by-side with East German brothers and sisters as the Berlin Wall came down, marking another victory for the Kingdom. He has taken over 100 musicians on trips to the mission field and provided hundreds of musical instruments to musicians and missionaries in third-world and restricted-access countries.
While Scott Wesley Brown understands the global mission, he also understands church and family. Scott serves as a teaching pastor for The Legacy Coalition’ grandparenting ministry in training Christian grandparents to be “Intentional”. Scott has also produced two albums for Legacy as well as several videos!
Scott Wesley Brown Classics available on various music sites include:
- He Will Carry You
- This Little Child
- This Is The Day (A Wedding Song)
- My Treasure (A Wedding Song)
- Please Don’t Send Me To Africa
- Grace Alone
- I Wish You Jesus
Pastor Keith Manley wrote a biography of Scott’s life, music, and missions ministry called “I WISH YOU JESUS,” now available on Amazon. This tells the story of a man who discovered that worship isn’t confined to a stage or sanctuary but lived in the trenches, in the margins, in the forgotten places where Christ’s love is needed most!
LINKS:
Scott Wesley Brown: Scottwesleybrown.bandcamp.com
Grandprints by Scott Wesley Brown: https://open.spotify.com/track/1o2OmF3QDoakDapxl42XrF
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller https://amzn.to/407bPc0
The CD’s “Legacy” and “Find Us Faithful” are sold out and no longer available from the Legacy Coalition. The Track listings are below and you may be able to find individual tracks online:
Legacy (2018)
- Grandprints (Scott Wesley Brown)
- Hold You All Night (Wayne Watson)
- Finish Well (Steve and Annie Chapman)
- The Best I
59 min