"Thrive." On September 16, 2016, the band released their seventh studio album, The Very Next Thing, which was preceded by the single "One Step Away". It was followed by a second single from the album, "Oh My Soul". On October 20, 2017, the band released a new EP, It's Finally Christmas, and embarked on "A Glorious Christmas" tour with for KING & COUNTRY shortly after its release. On October 11, 2018, the band announced Only Jesus, scheduled for release on November 16, 2018, with a video introduction by Mark Hall and made the title track available to those on their fans list. On October 12, 2018, they also released a second track, "Nobody", featuring Matthew West, to fans. On October 19, they released a third track, "In the Hands of the Potter" to those on their fans list. On September 25, they released the deluxe edition. On June 16, 2021, the band released "Scars in Heaven". Andy Williams, the band's former drummer, died on July 9, 2021 at age 49 from injuries sustained in a June 27 motorcycle accident. Ministry In keeping with The Great Commission, Hall describes their music as a "ministry of discipleship". Mark Hall is youth minister at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia, while the other members are active in their respective churches. They do the band part-time around their full-time work of raising families and church service. They often tour from Thursday to Saturday so that they can be home for church on Sunday morning and Wednesday night. Members Current Mark Hall – lead vocals and songwriter (1999–present) Juan DeVevo – guitar and background vocals (1999–present) John Michael Hall - bass (2021-present) Megan Garrett – piano, keyboards, backing vocals (2001–present) Melodee DeVevo – violin, backing vocals, cello (1999–present) Jack Williams - drums (2021-present) Josh Mix – lead guitar and background vocals (2013–present) Former Andy Williams – drums (2001–2009) Hector Cervantes – lead guitar and background vocals (1999–2013) Chris Huffman – bass and background vocals (2001–2021) Brian Scoggin - drums (2009-2021) Books Lifestories by Mark Hall Your Own Jesus by Mark Hall The Well by Mark Hall Thrive by Mark Hall The Very Next Thing by Mark Hall Only Jesus by Mark Hall Discography Casting Crowns''' (2001) What If the Whole World Prayed (2002) Casting Crowns (2003) Lifesong (2005) The Altar and the Door (2007) Peace on Earth (2008) Until the Whole World Hears