Hesler

Jonathan David Helser is an American Christian worship leader and songwriter who frequently records and performs with his wife, Melissa Helser. Since 2014, the couple has been part of the Bethel Music collective. They are based in Sophia, North Carolina, where they founded a discipleship school called The 18 Inch Journey and lead a creative artist collective known as the Cageless Birds. Their music is characterized by themes of sonship and the love of God. The Helsers have released the album *Beautiful Surrender* and have recorded songs including "Beautiful Jesus," "Find Me," "No Longer Slaves," "Raise a Hallelujah," "Abba," and "I Am Your Beloved." "No Longer Slaves" won Worship Song of the Year at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards in 2016. "Raise a Hallelujah" reached No. 1 on the Christian Billboard charts.