Kari Brooke Jobe (born April 6, 1984 in Dallax, Texas) is an american contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter and worship leader. Jobe was born in Dallas, Texas to parents Mark Douglas and Caroline "Sandy" (Nee Bragg) Jobe and was raised in Watauga, Texas and Hurst, Texas; she has two other siblings, Kristen and Caleb. Both of her parents are traveling ministers. Jobe first began singing at the age of three in church and became a Christian at the age of five. As she got older, she attended Oral Roberts University, Christ For The Nations Institute and Dallas Baptist University and got her degree in pastoral studies and psychology. After she graduated, Jobe was asked to work as an associate worship pastor for Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, Jobe’s church of six years, which she accepted. She works alongside her father, Mark, in the church and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship. Jobe is also a member of Gateway Worship, a Christian worship band associated with Gateway Church. Their live album, "Wake Up The World", debuted at #2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2008.
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