Continental Singers
Christian music organization
Continental Singers, Inc (also simply called, "The Continentals") was an evangelical Christian nonprofit organization based in Ventura, California. It was founded in 1967 with a mission to, "Advance the kingdom of Jesus Christ around the world through music missions, leadership development and performing arts' ministries." It dissolved in 2011.
The organization produced over 65 recorded music albums, including several musicals and well-known worship songs. The albums and related merchandise were distributed by volunteers who were assembled into various groups to travel together and stage free live performances of selected works. A number of prominent contemporary Christian performing artists were connected to the organization either as former group members or publicity namesakes, including Sandi Patti, Wayne Watson, Amy Grant, Steve Taylor, Chuck Bolte, and even Mike Nawrocki of VeggieTales fame.
During its operation, the Continentals helped establish several sister organizations globally. These sister organizations operated independently of, though in close association with, the original Continental Singers organization. Some of them are still operating today, with support provided in part by the fundraising efforts of the organization's successor, the Continental Global Foundation.
The Continentals also partnered with other nonprofit organizations such as Compassion International and American Leprosy Missions. Groups informed audiences about the partner programs during performances and then solicited potential donors at informational booths after performances.
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