Chandler Moore's honesty about abuse and addiction is impressive. I hope more leaders follow his lead

Former Maverick City singer Chandler Moore has spoken about his childhood abuse for the first time - and how it led him to rehab in 2023. George Luke says Moore’s openness should remind Christians that our leaders - however prominent - are human too

Ever since their debut single, ’Man of your word’, landed in 2020, Maverick City Music has been an unstoppable force in Christian music. And one voice in particular has emerged as the star of the show: the singer, songwriter and worship leader Chandler Moore.

Moore, 31, grew up as a pastor’s kid. By the age of 16, he was music director at a small church in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. This was where he experienced “a personal encounter with God,” which also inspired a passion for studying the Bible. Looking to build a music career, Moore sang backing vocals for Gospel stars Travis Greene and Tye Tribbett (for whom he also wrote some songs), and released several singles of his own.