Paul Baloche is an American Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter. A native of New Jersey, Baloche is currently the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas. Baloche composes on piano and acoustic guitar, favoring guitar when leading worship. His wife, Rita Baloche, is also a Christian songwriter. Several Christian artists, such as Michael W. Smith and Sonicflood, have recorded Baloche's songs. Many of his songs are among the most performed songs in services according to CCLI