Accomplishments

•  Ministered with pioneering contemporary Christian music group, the 2nd Chapter Of Acts more than 17 years, having started at age 12.

• In 1999 Matthew was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame of the Gospel Music Association.

• Matthew has won a Dove Award.

• Helped lead 500,000 men in worship as part of the 1996 Promise Keepers praise team.

• Sang title song for the 1996 Billy Graham Christmas TV special, "Season For Peace."

• Ward’s songs "To The King" and "I Will Worship You" held the No. 1 position on Christian music charts.

• Sang duet with pop diva Donna Summer, as well as background vocals on other songs including the No. 1 hit "She Works Hard For the Money."

• Sings background vocals on Grammy-winning country artist Leann Rimes' best-selling album "Blue" as well as "Sitting on Top of the World."

• Ward has recorded or performed with more than 50 contemporary Christian artists, including Andrae Crouch, Annie Herring, Dennis Jernigan, Ron Kenoly, Twila Paris, and the late Keith Green.

• He is a writer, producer, arranger and has written, co-written, and/or produced songs for well-known Christian artists.

• Has performed in all 50 state in the U.S., and in more than 30 foreign countries.