Hearn Innovators Series
The Hearn Innovators in Christian Music Series, made possible by an endowment created through the generosity of Billy Ray Hearn, is designed to bring innovators in the field of Christian music to Baylor's campus and facilitate close interaction between the guest presenter and Baylor's students. These special visitors may be involved in the practice, creation, or study of Christian music. Presenters are on campus for a three-day residency and are available to speak in classes, make public presentations, and visit with students in small group settings.
Spring 2024 - Laura Story
Laura Story is a Bible teacher, worship leader, singer/songwriter, and bestselling author. Her songs – which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards and Dove Awards – include “Blessings”, “Mighty to Save” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” “Blessings” was certified platinum in 2020 and inspired her first devotional book What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops. Her second book, When God Doesn’t Fix It; Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can’t Live Without serves as a reminder that despite questions or circumstances, God is the ultimate author of our story. In 2019, she released a book, Bible study series and new EP titled I Give Up; The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life. Her latest book and Bible study series is So Long Normal; Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith, releasing on July 20th.
Laura has a master’s degree of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies. She has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005, but her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin and Timothy.
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To view recordings from past Hearn Innovators Series presentations visit our Academic Research & Resource Library.