Matt Hybarger is a gospel singer, worship leader, and songwriter from Fort Worth, Texas, celebrating five decades of music and concert ministry. Drawing from years of pastoral and preaching experience, he crafts songs that speak directly to people walking through pain, loss, and fresh starts. His debut project “When Life Gets Broken” features collaborations with Russ Lee, Michael O’Brien, Clay Crosse, David & the Giants, Sandi Patty, and others, carrying a consistent message of hope in Jesus for real‑world struggles like abuse, addiction, grief, and failure. Known for powerful ballads such as “The Purpose in the Pain,” “Run to His Arms,” and “You Are Here,” his music is available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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Matt Hybarger is a gospel artist, worship leader, and pastor with a ministry that has stretched across five decades of music, preaching, and concert events. Based in the Fort Worth, Texas area, he has served in pastoral ministry for 15 years and now devotes much of his time to traveling, preaching, and singing in churches, conferences, and special events. Since 1987, he has performed with and written for respected Christian artists including Gary McSpadden, Steve Archer, Michael O’Brien, Clay Crosse, David & the Giants, and Sandi Patty.[2][3][4][5][8]
Matt’s debut project, “When Life Gets Broken,” captures the heart of his ministry: taking on difficult subjects like abuse, addiction, divorce, grief, and disappointment, and pointing people to the hope found in Jesus Christ. The album’s title track, featuring Russ Lee and Michael O’Brien, along with songs such as “Run to His Arms,” “When You Come to the Cross,” and “He’s Got the World Taken Care Of,” blend classic gospel, inspirational pop, and worship elements. His later songs, including “The Purpose in the Pain,” “You Are Here,” and more recent releases with The Asidors such as “You Are My Deliverer” and “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” continue that same focus on God’s presence in suffering and His power to restore broken lives.[3][5][6][7][9][1]
Whether he is leading worship in concert settings, preaching a message like “Remember Who You Are,” or sharing his story from the stage, Matt Hybarger’s calling is to help people encounter the love of God, find comfort in seasons of pain, and leave knowing there is purpose and hope in Christ. His music can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Matt is currently working on a brand new group of songs that will traverse many different genres and style.. look for new music throughout 2026.
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