We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 26, 2012.

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      Creator Barb McBride on August 2, 2012

      I am SO looking forward to getting the music in my hands, hearing it with my ears, & opening my heart to what God wants to say. I'm so glad you went to IHOP , Ben & was moved by God to do these new songs. BJM

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      Creator Ryan Baldwin on April 26, 2012

      I'm really excited to see what God does with this project for Ben and all his helpful Brothers and Sisters, which includes all of us who helped out here! Thank you everyone and May God Bless You All! :)

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      Creator Rob Clark on April 23, 2012

      I'm so stoked that this project is funded! This will be an excellent album! Ben, keep up God's work.

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      Creator Victoria Laird on April 23, 2012

      Woo hoo!!! Congratualtions Ben and everyone!!

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      Creator Samuel Cortorreal on April 22, 2012

      Just $194 more to go!!! Come on!!

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 22, 2012

      thanks everyone this is all coming together!!!

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      Creator Cody Nichols on April 22, 2012

      Hey Ben...we're stoked that God has given you the opportunity for this record. If there is anything we can help with here at the studio let us know...we are just a couple of hours away you know. Take care amigo. Hope to see you soon! Godspeed. ~Cody

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      Creator Justin R. Kline on April 21, 2012

      Thank you so much for your amazing music! I am super excited for the new record!

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      Creator Deborah Arrona on April 21, 2012

      My husband, Salvador, and I are big fans and are more than happy to help be a part of what God's doing through The Glorious Unseen! Can't wait to hear Lovesick!

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 19, 2012

      Thanks Dave!!

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      Creator Dave Hopping on April 19, 2012

      Been a big fan since I saw you at Revelation Generation a few years ago. We also have a mutual friend in Kevin Bruchert. Your music and heart is inspiring. Keep up the great work!

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 19, 2012

      yes - 75% funded!!!

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      Creator Aaron Leatherdale on April 18, 2012

      3/4 of the way there! Awesome work man. Can't wait for the album.

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      Creator Trevor Hammond on April 16, 2012

      So glad you guys are pursuing this, Ben. I pledged, posted and I'll spread the word. Love the heart you have.
      Trev

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      Creator Stacey Zynen on April 14, 2012

      This is freaking awesome!

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      Creator Angel Roman on April 13, 2012

      Cannot wait for the release of Lovesick!!! If you wanna be part of what God is doing, this is a great chance.

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      Creator Jon Gibson on April 13, 2012

      pledged duder!

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      Creator Bobby Inman on April 13, 2012

      You're very welcome! Do you happen to have the chord sheets for In This Moment and The Love of God? And if so may I have a copy please? I have these songs on repeat and I would love to learn and play along to the video =)

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 13, 2012

      Thanks Bobby!!!

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      Creator Bobby Inman on April 13, 2012

      I love the Glorious Unseen, so supporting the new album was really a no brainer for me. The sense of worship and wanting to be closer to the Lord in every song is so real and passionate. I loved the songs that Ben played at IHOP-KC. Keep it up!

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      Creator MJ Logue on April 13, 2012

      I was really excited to see this come up on Kickstarter, glad to see you're making new music and that we'll get to hear it soon, I'm hoping you meet your goal really soon!

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      Creator Ryan Davis on April 13, 2012

      Count me and Dana in!

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      Creator Ryan Baldwin on April 11, 2012

      Oh Yeah!!! Over Halfway There!!!
      Keep pledging brothers and sisters!
      The Lord uses Ben Crist and his cause in GLORIOUS ways!
      I Love You All,
      Ryan Baldwin

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 10, 2012

      Thanks Marian and Victoria for the kind words!!

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      Creator marian geukes on April 10, 2012

      I listened because of recommendation by a friend, and as you spoke tears came, so I know God is in it, there has been a while in which I followed IHOP-worship by satellite, love the worship, still haven't experienced God's love, did see it though, it's a long way, He leads, but I do want to back you up and enable God thus to back up a lot more, and I look forward hearing more about you

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      Creator Victoria Laird on April 6, 2012

      What a wonderful opportunity to help the most amazing Christian band out there! Close to My Heart is still one of best written and performed songs I have ever heard, dropped me to my knees in the barn when I first heard it on the radio. God bless you Ben for your heart and talent!

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 6, 2012

      Thanks Jenna!!

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      Creator Jenna on April 5, 2012

      Thank you for this opportunity to help your ministry! Your music moves hearts and knocks down walls!!! God bless you!

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      Creator Jeff Weber on April 4, 2012

      I really hope this gets to $20,000 because this is an awesome worship band and I want my awesome worship swag!

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      Creator Kenworth Reeves on April 4, 2012

      Love your heart, Ben! Can't wait to see what the Lord does through this new record...I'm in buddy. Talk soon.

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      Creator Samuel Cortorreal on April 3, 2012

      Can't wait for this to drop come one everyone who is backing get some friends to back this cause! Sow to the kingdom!!!!

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      Creator Colin Calvert on April 2, 2012

      Woohoo!

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      Creator Ben Crist on April 1, 2012

      Colin - for sure buddy! I will give you all the chord charts!!

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      Creator Jay Cosgrove on April 1, 2012

      So stoked to hear this new album!

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      Creator Colin Calvert on April 1, 2012

      you're welcome, but I may want chord sheets again :-)

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      Creator Ben Crist on March 31, 2012

      Rob, David, and Beth - thanks so much for your support - it means a lot!! You will be blessed by these songs!!

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      Creator beth nelson on March 30, 2012

      we are behind you and the new album ben and so proud of you...praying for it to happen easily as i know it will.
      love
      beth and tenn

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      Creator David Siler on March 30, 2012

      Praying for you man, the new songs sound great. I'm excited.

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      Creator Rob Shevlot on March 29, 2012

      Brother this is outstanding to see that the TGU will be back! Missed you guys and will be praying for a successful campaign.

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      Creator Ben Crist on March 28, 2012

      John, Colin, and Ian - thanks so much for the support!

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      Creator John Gaskill on March 28, 2012

      Praying for this release. I'm so excited for this! Love ya, brother.

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      Creator Colin Stell on March 28, 2012

      Super excited about this record Ben! stoked to join in and be apart of what the Lord is doing through the music he has given you!

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      Creator Ian Lincoln on March 28, 2012

      Do you have a band lined up for recording? Any of the old cast of characters or fresh input?

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      Creator Dylan Johnstone on March 28, 2012

      glad to see this!

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      Creator Andrew Buechler on March 27, 2012

      I'm beyond excited for this! The Hope That Lies In You was and continues to be an important part of my life; glad to support another Spirit filled effort from TGU!

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      Creator Ben Crist on March 27, 2012

      Thanks so much Jim!!! Yeah hopefully we'll get it all funded quickly!! Looking good so far!

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      Creator James A. Ray on March 27, 2012

      Stoked! Can't wait!! God is gonna have this funded in no time!

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      Creator Ben Crist on March 27, 2012

      right on deed!! haha..

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      Creator Ian Lincoln on March 27, 2012

      Yeah deed!

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      Creator Stephen on March 27, 2012

      i can't wait for this new album!

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    You get an advance download of the album a week before release!!

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    You get a physical copy of the album 1 week in advance of the release date!

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    You get an advance download OR physical CD, and your name in album credits!

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    You get a physical copy OR advance download, your name in credits, and an exclusive “Lovesick” t-shirt!

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    You get a physical CD OR advance download, your name in credits, and a limited edition, personally signed, screen printed “Lovesick” poster!

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    You get a physical copy OR advance download, your name in credits, and an exclusive “Lovesick” hoodie!!

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    You get a physical CD OR advance download, your name in credits, plus the t-shirt, signed poster, and hoodie!!

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    35 backers Limited (15 of 50 left)

    You get the album in advance, your name in credits, t-shirt, signed poster, hoodie, plus signed physical copies of all 3 previous TGU releases, plus a signed copy of the rare and out of print original worship album Ben made while leading worship at the Anchor Fellowship in Nashville in 2005. Features original versions of Tonight the Stars Speak, Burn in Me and others…

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    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    VIP ACCESS TO TGU EVENTS!! You get the album in advance, your name in credits, t-shirt, signed poster, hoodie, plus free VIP access to any TGU events for 2012 and 2013 - you get to eat dinner with the band before or after event! (You pay your own travel expenses)

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    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    You get the album in advance, your name in credits, t-shirt, poster, and hoodie, plus Ben will come to your church / home group / youth group, event, and lead an acoustic time of worship featuring new and old Glorious Unseen songs of your choice! (You pay travel expenses and accommodations for 2, dates available starting in June)

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    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    You get the album in advance, your name in credits, t-shirt, signed poster, and hoodie, plus Ben will come to your church / youth group / event, and lead a time of worship using your worship team as the backup band, will share testimony and also lead a worship workshop for your worship team community. (You pay travel expenses and accommodations for 2, dates available starting in June)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012