ABOUT JOHN
Catholic Singer-Songwriter & Worship Leader
John Finch is a Catholic singer-songwriter and worship leader devoted to helping others encounter Jesus through heartfelt, prayerful music. From the very beginning, John’s life has been marked by a deep love for both music and faith, a combination that would one day shape his calling to unite artistry with ministry. What began as a personal passion soon became a mission: to create spaces where people can experience the peace, beauty, and presence of God through song.
From his earliest memories, music was the language through which John encountered God. As a child, he would ride his bike down the street to take piano lessons, where he began to develop his skills as a young musician. Playing in his local church, he discovered that worship wasn’t just about the songs themselves, but about encountering God’s presence. As a teenager, John began leading worship for retreats, Holy Hours, and other youth events, uncovering not only more of his musical gifts but also a deep desire to help others pray through song.
That passion eventually grew into a full-time ministry. Over the past decade, John has led countless congregations in worship across the United States and around the world. Known for his gentle and reverent approach, he creates an atmosphere of peace that invites people to rest in the love of God. Throughout his ministry journey, John has partnered with numerous organizations that serve the Church, including Life Teen, the John Paul II Healing Center, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), Holy Fire, and many others.
In 2016, John co-founded The Vigil Project, a Catholic music nonprofit dedicated to creating “music for the Catholic journey.” What began as a small collaboration among friends soon blossomed into a movement of faith-filled artistry, bringing together musicians and worship leaders who sought to renew the sound of worship within the Catholic Church. Through The Vigil Project, John has helped write, record, and perform music that has touched hearts around the world.
John’s creative heart continues to be shaped by collaboration. Most recently, he has begun an exciting new partnership with OCP (Oregon Catholic Press), continuing his mission to write and share songs that serve the Church and inspire prayer.
He is also a collaborating artist with Echo Harbor Worship, a faith-based, worship-centered community that seeks to build bridges and foster unity through the love of God. Echo Harbor’s mission resonates deeply with John’s own, reminding all people that they are part of one family in Christ.
Through years of ministry, John has come to see his art not as a platform for success but as a humble offering. “My work has become so much less about me,” he shares. “For so long, my identity was tied to what I could accomplish as an artist. But I’ve found so much freedom in letting go of the pressure to compare or perform. My hope now is simply that my life, my work, and my family would glorify the Lord and lead others to encounter Him.”
Alongside his travels, John continues to serve faithfully as a worship leader in his local parish and community. He lives in Mandeville, Louisiana, with his wife and daughter, finding daily inspiration in the quiet, grace-filled moments of family life.