Jump to content

Rebecca St. James

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rebecca St. James
St. James in 2007
St. James in 2007
Background information
Birth nameRebecca Jean Smallbone
Also known asRebecca Jean
Born (1977-07-26) 26 July 1977 (age 47)
Sydney, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • author
  • actress
Years active1987–present[1]
Labels
SpouseJacob "Cubbie" Fink

Rebecca Jean Fink (née Smallbone; born 26 July 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James, is an Australian American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and actress. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first full-length studio album in 1991. She was signed to ForeFront Records in 1993, releasing her major label debut the following year.

St. James rose to fame in the late 1990s with her RIAA certified Gold albums God and Pray, the latter of which won a Grammy Award in 1999 for Best Rock Gospel Album, and her holiday album Christmas. The albums spawned multiple singles, including "God", "Go and Sin No More", and "Pray". Since then she has established herself as one of the most prominent musical artists in Contemporary Christian music (CCM), with five additional full-length studio albums: Transform, Worship God, If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something, I Will Praise You, and Kingdom Come. Staple songs such as "Wait for Me", "Reborn", "Song of Love", "Alive", "Shine Your Glory Down", and "Battle Is the Lord's" have all been derived from these releases. She has earned nine No. 1 hits on Christian radio and has sold nearly two million albums since starting her career.[2][3]

St. James is also an accomplished author and actress. To date, she has released over a dozen published books, narrated a documentary, and acted in nine films (including lead roles in Sarah's Choice and A Strange Brand of Happy), a musical stage show, and a VeggieTales episode ("An Easter Carol"). She is also an outspoken sexual abstinence and Pro-Life advocate, a spokesperson for Compassion International, the sister of Joel and Luke Smallbone, who comprise the band For King & Country, and the wife of Foster the People's former bassist Jacob "Cubbie" Fink.[4][5][6]

Early life

[edit]

Rebecca St. James was born Rebecca Jean Smallbone on 26 July 1977 in Sydney to parents David and Helen Smallbone.[7][1]

Career

[edit]

Musical beginnings (1990–1995)

[edit]

In 1990, at age 12, St. James opened shows for CCM artist Carman during his Australian tour. The following year she did an independent album, Refresh My Heart, in Australia under the stage name "Rebecca Jean".[8][9] Soon after its release, her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, United States, in 1991, where her father received a job offer.[8] She and her family were in dire financial straits, but they were supported by neighbors who brought them food and their neighborhood Baptist church which gave them furniture after learning they were sleeping on the floor.[10] In 1993, after singing at First Baptist Church of Franklin (now Church of the City), she signed with ForeFront Records and took her stage name at the label's request. In 1994 she released her major label debut: Rebecca St. James.[11] She also released the Rebecca St. James: Extended Play Remixes EP in 1995.[12]

God, Christmas, and Pray (1996–1999)

[edit]

On 25 June 1996, St. James released her third studio album God, led by the title track. The album took her music in a new direction, focusing more on rock. It debuted to positive reviews[13] and debuted at 200, and peaked at 168 on the Billboard 200.[14] It also charted at No. 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Contemporary Christian chart.[13] In 1997, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album for God and in 2005 the album was RIAA certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies.[15] To promote the album, St. James released a devotion book, 40 Days with God: A Devotional Journey, in 1996.[16]

In 1997, St. James released the sequel to her devotional book: You're the Voice: 40 More Days with God.[17] On 7 October of the same year, she released her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Christmas. The album charted at No. 12 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and No. 14 on the Top Contemporary Christian chart.[18]

On 20 October 1998, St. James released her fifth studio album, Pray, which debuted to mixed reviews.[19][20] The album managed to chart at No. 168 on the Billboard 200, and No. 5 on both the Heatseekers Chart and the Contemporary Christian Chart.[19] The album won a Grammy in 1999 for Best Rock/Gospel Album,[19] and, in 2006, it was RIAA-certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies.[15] Also in 1998, St. James contributed to the CCM compilation album Surfonic Water Revival with the song "Gold Coast".[21]

In 1999, St. James released "Yes, I Believe In God" to radio only, in memory of the lives lost at the Columbine shooting. The song was later released on the album Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James.[22] Also in 1999, St. James released a video on VHS, No Secrets, featuring interviews of her and her family, behind-the-scenes footage and the music video for the song "Pray".[23] In addition to her own projects, St. James took part in a CD release, Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship, which featured female Christian artists such as Nichole Nordeman and Jennifer Knapp. The album was released in November 1999 and features two songs by St. James; "As We Wait" and "River of Life".[24] She also contributed a remix of her song "Omega" to the CCM compilation Listen:Louder.[25]

Transform, Worship God and Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name (2000–2004)

[edit]

In June 2000, St. James released a cover of the song "Shout to the Lord" on the CCM compilation album Eterne: Never Be the Same.[26] The song was later made available on St. James' live record, Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name, as an embedded hidden track.[27]

On 24 October 2000, St. James released her sixth studio album, Transform. The album charted at No. 166 on the Billboard 200, No. 7 on the Heatseekers Chart, and No. 14 on the Contemporary Christian Chart.[28] The album garnered positive reviews[28][29] and featured the songs "Wait for Me" and "Reborn". Also in 2000, St. James made a cameo in the film Left Behind: The Movie. A year later, the devotional book, 40 Days with God was re-released with a new layout and five new devotions.[30] Also in 2001, St. James contributed to the CCM compilation album The Prayer of a Jabez with the song "Lead Me Away", which is a duet with Michael Tait.[31]

In 2002, to promote the single "Wait For Me" from Transform, St. James released the book Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance,[32] which went on to sell over 100,000 copies and spawn a journal[33] and study guide.[34] The song and book promotes sexual abstinence before marriage, and St. James has since become a major spokesperson for the subject.

On 12 February 2002, St. James released a cover of the Keith Green song "Your Love Broke Through" on the compilation album Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs Of Keith Green. The song is a duet with Phil Keaggy.[35] Two weeks later, on 26 February 2002, St. James released her seventh studio album, Worship God. The album debuted to extremely positive reviews[36][37] and charted at No. 94 on the Billboard 200, marking St. James' first Top 100 album, and No. 5 on the Contemporary Christian chart.[37] She released a DVD to promote the album 19 November 2002, that featured music videos, interviews, etc.[38]

On 25 March 2003, after 10 years with ForeFront Records, St. James released her first compilation project, Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James, which features 16 of her most popular songs and two new ones,[39] including "I Thank You" which managed to peak at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart.[40] The album failed to make the Billboard 200, but charted at No. 16 on the Contemporary Christian chart.[39]

On 24 February 2004, St. James released her first live album, Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name, which included seven live songs and two studio-recorded songs. The album peaked at No. 187 on the Billboard 200 and No. 12 on the Top Christian Albums chart.[41] Later that year, St. James released a compilation album, The Best of Rebecca St. James, and her book SHE: Safe, Healthy, Empowered: The Woman You're Made to Be.[42] Also in 2004, St. James starred in the stage musical !Hero as a modern day Mary Magdalene (as Maggie).[43] St. James later lent her voice to the VeggieTales episode "An Easter Carol" as Hope the Music Box Angel.[23] She also took part in a pop/rock VeggieTales album, Veggie Rocks! and covered "The VeggieTales Theme Song" for the album.[44] The same year, St. James appeared as a guest vocalist on records by Dennis Jernigan and Newsboys. She co-performed the songs "Faithful Friend" and "Blessed Be Your Name", respectively.[45][46]

If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something, film debut, and aLIVE in Florida (2005–2010)

[edit]
Rebecca St. James performing at the Higher Ground Music Festival in August 2005

After taking a hiatus from recording music, St. James returned to the studio in early 2005 to record new songs. On 24 October 2005, the first single from the album, "Alive", was released.[47] The song managed to chart at No. 3 on R&R's CHR Chart and No. 13 on Billboards Hot Christian Songs Chart.[3][48] Her eighth studio album, If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something, was released on 22 November 2005. The album debuted to fairly positive reviews.[49][50] It charted at No. 14 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart, but failed to make the Billboard 200.[50]

On 1 July 2005, St. James released a Teen Edition of her book, SHE and on 1 October 2005, she released another book: Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything For God.[51][52] Also in 2005, St. James contributed a song, "Lion", to the album Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and released a cover of the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".[53][54]

In early 2006, St. James embarked on her If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something Tour with fellow Christian group BarlowGirl.[55] She also recorded "America", the theme song for the National Day of Prayer, co-written by singer/songwriter Phil Laeger.[56] It was released to iTunes on 2 May 2006.[57] She also recorded a cover of Chris Tomlin's song "Forever" for the album WOW Worship: Aqua.[58] The same year, ForeFront Records put together a compilation album, The Early Years, that covered ten songs from her earliest releases: Rebecca St. James, GOD and Pray.[59] Aside from music, St. James made her major character film debut in Unidentified as Colleen in 2006.[60]

In 2007, ForeFront Records took live footage and recordings from the If I Had One Chance... Tour and released aLIVE in Florida, a CD/DVD collection on 20 March. The album features 14 live songs and an exclusive remix of "You Are Loved".[61] The album charted at No. 43 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart.[61] At the time of the album's release, it was announced that St. James has sold over 1.8 million albums to date.[3]

In the midst of a musical hiatus, ForeFront Records put together a two-disc compilation album, The Ultimate Collection, which was released 11 March 2008.[62] Another compilation, Greatest Hits, was released later that year on 18 October 2008.[63] On 3 September 2008, St. James released another book: Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, Body, & Spirit.[64]

In late 2008, St. James announced she would star as the lead role in Sarah's Choice, a film that was released to DVD on 17 November 2009.[65] It includes "Little One", a song by St. James.[66] The song was released almost two years later on 2 September 2011.[67] The film received good reviews from Christian movie critics.[68][69]

Although on musical hiatus, on 16 April 2009, St. James released "You're Alive" to iTunes as an advance single for her Resurrection Worship: Songs of Hope album.[70] Then, in June 2009, she released "Wish" to her MySpace page.[71] Aside from these brief musical endeavours, St. James' book Loved: Stories of Forgiveness was released on 1 September 2009.[72]

On 19 August 2009, Christian Cinema reported that St. James had wrapped up filming a new film, Rising Stars, which was released on 22 October 2010.[73] On 19 October 2010, St. James released her version of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" on the album The Essential Christmas Collection.[74]

I Will Praise You, continued film career, and first novels (2011–2016)

[edit]

On 18 November 2010, St. James announced that she had parted ways with ForeFront Records and would be releasing a new worship album in April 2011 via Beach Street/Reunion Records. Her ninth studio album, I Will Praise You, was released on 5 April 2011. It was preceded by the single "Shine Your Glory Down", which was released to Christian radio on 11 February. The album was met with positive reviews from Christian music critics and was highly successful, debuting at No. 18 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums chart and later peaking at No. 9. It also peaked at No. 153 on the Billboard 200, her highest charting effort after Worship God.[75] Her ninth book, What Is He Thinking?, hit shelves on 26 September 2011.[76][77][78]

St. James continued her film career in 2011 with Suing the Devil.[79] The Frontier Boys followed in 2012.[80][81]

St. James starred in A Strange Brand of Happy, a romantic comedy film that was released on 13 September 2013. The film revolves around Joyce, a single Christian life coach who falls for an agnostic client. It began filming on 15 August 2011 in Cincinnati, and was released on 13 September 2013.[82][83]

On 12 March 2013, St. James announced via Facebook that she was publishing The Merciful Scar, her first Christian novel, co-authored with Nancy Rue. It was released on 10 September 2013.[84] She also narrated the documentary Mother India: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan, which was released on 23 April 2013.[85]

ForeFront Records released a compilation album on 7 January 2014. The CD was released as Icon, while the iTunes Store version was released as Best of Rebecca St. James.[86] Her second novel, Sarah's Choice, an adaptation of the 2009 film of the same name in which St. James starred, was released on 27 May 2014, while her third novel, One Last Thing, was released on 10 March 2015. Both books were co-authored by Nancy Rue.[87]

St. James' film career continued into 2015 with Faith of Our Fathers, which featured St. James portraying a car-stealing Australian hitchhiker.[88] She also made a brief cameo in the 2016 film Priceless, which was written, produced, and edited by her brother Joel Smallbone, who also starred in the film.[89]

Return to touring, Dawn, and Kingdom Come (2017–present)

[edit]

After several years of musical hiatus, St. James recorded and released a cover of "Amazing Grace", with her brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone of the band for King & Country. The song was released in October 2017.[90] She also toured with for King & Country and Casting Crowns on a Christmas tour, and released a live duet with for King & Country of their song "The Proof of Your Love".[91][92] St. James later joined the "Greatest Hits Live" tour from November 2018 and continued through May 2019, with Point of Grace, Avalon, Nicole C. Mullen, Bob Carlisle and NewSong.[93]

On 10 January 2019, St. James announced that she was writing music for a new album with frequent collaborator Tedd T. and that she had signed with Heritage Music Group, an imprint of Bethel Music.[94][95] On 29 April 2020, St. James announced via Facebook live that her new album would be titled Dawn,[96][97] although she later clarified in an Instagram post that Dawn would be an EP rather than a full-length record.[98] The EP's first single, "Battle Is the Lord's", was released on 12 June 2020 and features guest artist Brandon Lake.[99] Dawn was released on 24 July 2020.[100] On 28 August 2020, St. James was featured on the acoustic version of For King & Country's single "Together", which also featured Cory Asbury.[101]

On 22 October 2021, St. James released the single "Kingdom Come" featuring her brothers For King & Country. The song is the lead single from her tenth studio album, Kingdom Come, which was released on 25 March 2022.[102][103] The second single from the album, "Praise", was released on 18 February 2022.[2]

Unsung Hero, a film based on the lives of St. James and her family, was released via Lionsgate in April 2024. The film grossed $21.2 million at the global box office.

St. James will release a new book on 4 February 2025 titled Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love. The book is co-authored with her husband, Cubbie Fink.

Personal life

[edit]

At age 19, she became a member of the City Church of Franklin (formerly known as the First Baptist Church of Franklin).[104]

Two of her brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone, formed the band For King & Country in 2007.[105]

On 3 January 2011, she announced her engagement to Foster the People's former bassist Jacob "Cubbie" Fink, a Colorado native and a missionary to South Africa.[106] Fink proposed on Christmas Day 2010 at St. James' family's farm in Franklin.[76] They married on 23 April 2011, at the Junípero Serra Museum in San Diego, California.[107] On 4 October 2013, St. James announced that they were expecting their first child and on 18 February 2014, she gave birth to their daughter Gemma Elena Fink.[108][109][110] St. James gave birth to a second daughter, Imogen Watson Fink, on 11 May 2018.[111] St. James announced on 29 April 2020 that she was 21 weeks pregnant with her third child.[96] In August 2020, St. James gave birth to a son, River Jack.[112]

Awards

[edit]

Discography

[edit]

Bibliography

[edit]
Year Title ISBN
1996/2001 (re-issue) 40 Days with God: A Devotional Journey ISBN 0-7847-0569-0, ISBN 0-7847-1274-3
1997 You're the Voice: 40 More Days with God – The Devotional Journey Continues ISBN 0-7852-7139-2
2002/2008 (re-issue) Wait For Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance ISBN 0-7852-7127-9
2003 Wait For Me Journal: Thoughts For My Future Husband ISBN 0785263969, ISBN 978-0785263968
2004 SHE: Safe, Healthy, Empowered — The Woman You're Made To Be ISBN 1-4143-0026-3
2005 SHE Teen: Safe, Healthy, Empowered, co-authored with Lynda Hunter Bjorklund ISBN 1-4143-0028-X
Wait For Me Study Guide: Discover the Power of Purity ISBN 1418501956, ISBN 978-1418501952
Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything for God ISBN 0-446-69560-2
2008 Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, the Body & the Spirit ISBN 0-446-50041-0, ISBN 978-0-446-50041-8
2009 Loved: Stories of Forgiveness ISBN 978-0-446-19701-4
2011 What Is He Thinking?: What Guys Want Us to Know About Dating, Love, and Marriage ISBN 0-446-57267-5, ISBN 978-0-446-57267-5
2013 The Merciful Scar, co-authored with Nancy Rue ISBN 1401689221, ISBN 978-1401689223
2014 Sarah's Choice, co-authored with Nancy Rue ISBN 1401689248, ISBN 978-1401689247
2015 One Last Thing, co-authored with Nancy Rue ISBN 9781401689261, ISBN 9781401689261
2025 Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love, co-authored with Cubbie Fink

Filmography

[edit]
Year Title Role
2000 Left Behind: The Movie Camera Coordinator for GNN
2001 The First Easter Mary Magdalene (voice)
2004 VeggieTales: "An Easter Carol" Hope, the Music Box Angel (voice)
2004 !Hero Maggie
2006 Unidentified Colleen
2009 Sarah's Choice Sarah Collins
2010 Rising Stars Kari
2011 The Frontier Boys Judy Bracken
2011 Suing the Devil Jasmine Williams
2013 Mother India: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan Narrator
2013 A Strange Brand of Happy Joyce Heller
2015 Faith of Our Fathers Annie
2016 Priceless[89] Cameo
2024 Unsung Hero Flight Attendant

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Rebecca St. James Discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 22 December 2008.
  2. ^ a b "GRAMMY AWARD WINNER REBECCA ST. JAMES RELEASES NEW SONG "PRAISE"". Jesus freak Hideout. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "EMI CMG Distribution". EMI CMG Distribution. 20 March 2007. Archived from the original on 22 September 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Rebecca St. James talks 'sexual purity' | The Music Beat | a mySA.com blog". Blog.mysanantonio.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  5. ^ "For King & Country: From Rebecca St James sidemen to CCM success - For King & Country". Crossrhythms.co.uk. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  6. ^ "FOUNDING MEMBER OF FOSTER THE PEOPLE LEAVES BAND". www.ew.com. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  7. ^ Don Cusic, Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship: Pop, Rock, and Worship, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2009, p. 415
  8. ^ a b "Rebecca St. James Bio". ChristianMusic.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  9. ^ Kowalik, Pam (3 June 2007). "Rock Gospel star appears at Artpark June 15". Buffalo News. (accessmylibrary.com). Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  10. ^ Watts, Cindy (27 November 2014). "For King & Country gives thanks for family, early trials". The Tennessean. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  11. ^ "Rebecca St. James by Rebecca St. James - Download Rebecca St. James on iTunes". iTunes. Apple Inc. 1 June 1994. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  12. ^ "Rebecca St. James Extended Play Remixes by Rebecca St. James - Download Rebecca St. James Extended Play Remixes on iTunes". iTunes. Apple Inc. 20 July 1995. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  13. ^ a b God at AllMusic
  14. ^ "Pray - Rebecca St. James - Chart History". Billboard.com.
  15. ^ a b "RIAA Gold & Platinum Searchable Database". Search=St. James, Rebecca. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  16. ^ St. James, Rebecca (1996). 40 Days With God: A Devotional Journey (9780784705698): Rebecca St. James: Books. Standard Pub. ISBN 978-0784705698.
  17. ^ St. James, Rebecca (1 October 1997). You're The Voice: 40 More Days With God - The Devotional Journey Continues (0020049071397): Rebecca St. James: Books. Nashville : T. Nelson. ISBN 978-0785271390.
  18. ^ Christmas at AllMusic
  19. ^ a b c Pray at AllMusic
  20. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "Pray" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  21. ^ Artists, Various. "Surfonic Water Revival". Spotify. KMG Records. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  22. ^ "Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James: Rebecca St. James: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  23. ^ a b "Rebecca St. James Discography, Rebecca St. James Lyrics, Rebecca St. James Artist Database". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 26 July 1977. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  24. ^ "Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship: Various Artists: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  25. ^ Artists, Various. "Listen:Louder". Spotify. Sparrow Records. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  26. ^ Artists, Various. "Eterne: Never Be the Same". Jesus freak Hideout. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  27. ^ St. James, Rebecca. "Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name". Spotify. ForeFront Records. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  28. ^ a b Transform at AllMusic
  29. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "Transform" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. 24 October 2000. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  30. ^ "40 Days With God:, A Devotional Journey (Reprint) by Rebecca St. James | Christian Book Reviews And Information". NewReleaseTuesday.com. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  31. ^ Artists, Various. "The Prayer of Jabez". Jesus freak Hideout. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  32. ^ George, Elizabeth (18 April 2006). Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance (9780785288251): Rebecca St. James: Books. Thomas Nelson Incorporated. ISBN 978-0785288251.
  33. ^ St. James, Rebecca (7 January 2003). Wait for Me Journal: Thoughts for My Future Husband (9780785263968): Rebecca St. James: Books. Thomas Nelson Incorporated. ISBN 978-0785263968.
  34. ^ St. James, Rebecca (April 2005). Wait For Me Study Guide: Discover the Power of Purity (9781418501952): Rebecca St. James: Books. Thomas Nelson Incorporated. ISBN 978-1418501952.
  35. ^ Artists, Various. "Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs Of Keith Green". Jesus freak Hideout. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  36. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "Worship God" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 26 February 2002. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  37. ^ a b "Worship God" at AllMusic
  38. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "Worship God" DVD Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 19 November 2002. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  39. ^ a b "Wait For Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James" at AllMusic
  40. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - October 25, 2003". Billboard.com. [dead link]
  41. ^ "Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name" at AllMusic
  42. ^ Courtney, Vicki (2004). SHE: Safe, Healthy, Empowered: The Woman You're Made To Be (9781414300269): Rebecca St. James, Lynda Hunter Bjorklund: Books. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House. ISBN 978-1414300269.
  43. ^ "Hero the Rock Opera". Hero Universe. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  44. ^ "Veggie Rocks: Various Artists: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  45. ^ Newsboys. "Devotion". Jesus freak Hideout. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  46. ^ Jernigan, Dennis. "Hands Lifted High". Spotify. Shepherd's Heart Music. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  47. ^ "Alive - Rebecca St. James". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  48. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - March 18, 2006". Billboard.com. Archived 2 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  49. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 22 November 2005. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  50. ^ a b "If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something" at AllMusic
  51. ^ "She Teen: Safe Healthy Empowered: Rebecca St. James: Paperback: 9781414300283". MusiChristian.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  52. ^ "Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything for God: Rebecca St. James: Paperback: 9780446695602". MusiChristian.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  53. ^ Artists, Various. "Songs Inspired By The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe". Spotify. Sparrow Records. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  54. ^ St. James, Rebecca. "Hark The Herald Angels Sing". Spotify. ForeFront Records. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  55. ^ "The JfH Concert Reviews and Dates: Rebecca St. James, BarlowGirl, Jadon Lavik Tour 2006". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  56. ^ "National Day of Prayer Song Chosen and to be Recorded by Rebecca St. James". 7 July 2023.
  57. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "America - The EP" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2 May 2006. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  58. ^ "Wow Worship Aqua: Various Artists: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  59. ^ "Rebecca St. James, "The Early Years" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 15 August 2006. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  60. ^ "Unidentified | Now on DVD". Unidentifiedthemovie.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  61. ^ a b "aLIVE in Florida" at AllMusic
  62. ^ "The Ultimate Collection" at AllMusic
  63. ^ "Greatest Hits" at AllMusic
  64. ^ "AUTOGRAPHED: Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, Body, & Spirit: Rebecca St. James: Paperback: 9780446500418". MusiChristian.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  65. ^ "Sarah's Choice". PureFlix.com.
  66. ^ "Sarah's Choice Countdown: November 17, 2009 Release on DVD". Forefront Records. Archived from the original on 7 August 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  67. ^ "Little One - Single". iTunes. Apple, Inc. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  68. ^ "WORLD Magazine | Sarah's Choice | Megan Basham | Jan 30, 10". Worldmag.com. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  69. ^ "Sarah's Choice Movie Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  70. ^ "Resurrection Worship, Songs of Hope by Various Artists - Download Resurrection Worship, Songs of Hope on iTunes". iTunes. Apple Inc. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  71. ^ US. "Rebecca St. James". Myspace.com. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  72. ^ "New Book Coming This Fall!". Forefront Records. Archived from the original on 6 February 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  73. ^ "Rebecca St. James Wraps Filming on "Rising Stars"". Christiancinema.com. 19 August 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  74. ^ "Provident-Integrity Distribution". Providentmusic.com. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  75. ^ "I Will Praise You". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
  76. ^ a b "RSJ News". Forefront Records. Archived 8 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  77. ^ DiBiase, John (21 September 2011)."Rebecca St. James - What Is He Thinking?? - Book Review". JesusFreakHideout.com.
  78. ^ "04-28-10: Finding Safety in God & More RSJ Info". Forefront Records. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  79. ^ "Suing the Devil". IMDb. Amazon. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  80. ^ "The Frontier Boys". The Frontier Boys. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  81. ^ "The Frontier Boys". IMDb. Amazon. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  82. ^ "Rebel Pilgrim Announces New Movie Starring Rebecca St. James (Press release)". Rebel Pilgrim Productions Press Releases blog. Rebel Pilgrim (Blogger.com). 15 June 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
  83. ^ "A Strange Brand of Happy". IMDb. Amazon. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  84. ^ "Coming Soon - new Christian fiction by Rebecca St. James and Nancy Rue -RSJ Team". Facebook. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  85. ^ ""MOTHER INDIA: LIFE THROUGH THE EYES OF THE ORPHAN" TO BE RELEASED APRIL 23 ON DVD". JesusFreakHideout. ©1996-2013 Jesus freak Hideout. All Rights Reserved. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  86. ^ "Capitol Christian Distribution". Capitolchristiandistribution.com. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  87. ^ St. James, Rebecca; Rue, Nancy N. (3 June 2014). Sarah's Choice. Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-1401689247.
  88. ^ Scheck, Frank (1 July 2015). "'Faith of Our Fathers': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  89. ^ a b "Priceless the Movie". facebook.com. Facebook. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  90. ^ "My Utmost For His Highest: New multi-artist celebration of classic devotional book". Cross Rhythms.
  91. ^ Longs, Herb (15 October 2017). "Rebecca St. James Joining Casting Crowns And For King & Country Holiday Tour". www.thechristianbeat.org.
  92. ^ for KING & COUNTRY. "Christmas | LIVE from Phoenix". Spotify. Word Entertainment LLC. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  93. ^ "NewSong Announces "Greatest Hits Live" Tour, Featuring Avalon, Nicole C. Mullen, Bob Carlisle, Rebecca St. James, Point Of Grace, More". BreatheCast. 2 August 2018.
  94. ^ "Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "Songwriting day today for my new worship album! With @_teddt_ and @thesethmosley here in Nashville. Prayers for God's hand to be on this…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  95. ^ "Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "So thrilled and honored to have signed with Heritage - Bethel Music's new record label! Please keep us in your prayers as we embark on this…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  96. ^ a b St. James, Rebecca. "Live with Rebecca St. James". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  97. ^ "Rebecca St. James to Host Live Concert at Home". Premiere Productions. Premier Productions. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  98. ^ St. James, Rebecca. "Login". Instagram. Instagram from Facebook. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  99. ^ St. James, Rebecca. "Battle is the Lord's". Amazon. Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  100. ^ "'DAWN' BREAKS FOR REBECCA ST. JAMES JULY 24". Turning Point Media Relations. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  101. ^ "TOGETHER (Acoustic Version)". Spotify. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  102. ^ a b PFA Media. "GRAMMY AWARD WINNER REBECCA ST. JAMES RELEASES NEW SINGLE "KINGDOM COME" FEATURING for KING & COUNTRY". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus freak Hideout. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  103. ^ St. James, Rebecca. "Kingdom Come". Amazon.com. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  104. ^ Chip Alford, Rock gospel singer ‘sells out,’ encourages teens to do the same, baptistpress.com, USA, January 23, 1997
  105. ^ "for King and Country "Busted Heart"". Air 1. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  106. ^ "Rebecca St. James Marries This Past Weekend In San Diego". ASSIST News Service. 26 April 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  107. ^ Amy Shank, Christian Artist Rebecca St. James Weds, christianpost.com, USA, April 26, 2011
  108. ^ "Tijdlijnfoto's - Rebecca St. James". Facebook. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  109. ^ "Rebecca St. James Facebook announcement". Facebook. 19 February 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022.
  110. ^ "Rebecca St. James baby: first picture". Christian Music Makers. 19 February 2014. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  111. ^ "Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "Our baby GIRL is here and we are delirious with joy! Imogen (Means pure/Innocent) Watson Fink was born last Friday night and weighed 7…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  112. ^ Longs, Herb (20 August 2020). "Rebecca St. James Gives Birth To Third Child". TheChristianBeat.org.
  113. ^ "Music Review: Dawn by Rebecca St James". Onemaninthemiddle.com. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
[edit]