Books & Records By Steve Flashman:

"Theft of the Purple Plug" & "Carnival To The Aquadome" available here!

"Steve is an innovative and thoughtful songwriter and arranger whose themes bring home the message with a freshness and infectiousness in each song."
Cross Rhythms Magazine

"British singer/songwriter Steve Flashman fits right in there with the best UK male solo albums on labels like Myrrh, Dovetail and Grapevine. He’s got a lot of talent helping him out, including Paul Field, Mark Williamson, Chris Eaton and
Norman Barratt"
StarSong

“Steve has a track record that speaks for itself. He has developed a high level of expertise in all aspects of Short Term Service Projects which is probably unparalleled in the UK today. He has a unique contribution to make and I can highly recommend his
mission to you.”
Steve Chalke

“I know that my visits over the years to aid projects around the world have had a huge impact on my life and I’ve often wished that more people had the chance to see for themselves and to contribute their skills and their energy. On The Box Mission offers a life-changing experience, along with the opportunity to make a difference.”
Sir Cliff Richard

Steve Flashman has been around for a few years!
He trained as a Baptist Minister at Spurgeon's Theological College and since then has travelled the world as a Singer/Songwriter, Author, TV and Radio Presenter and Preacher. From the Streets of San Francisco, to the slums of Calcutta; Wembley Arena in London to schools, prisons and clubs around Europe; The Marquee Club in Soho to the Barrios of South America; the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Kibera Slum in Nairobi; the Royal Albert Hall to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. He was Founder and International Director of Soapbox Expeditions, which became one of the biggest Short Term Service Agencies in Europe, taking 300 people a year on practical aid and Christian mission projects to some of the poorest locations on earth. More recently he was UK Managing Director of Emmanuel International, again involved with mission work in many parts of the world.

He currently leads Immanuel Church in Chichester, England with his wife Sarah and together they are developing a resource for the community, with a creative arts and worship centre. On the 1st Sunday of each month they run Cafe Church with a creative family service and are looking to take over a derelict chapel on a decommissioned NHS site next door to where they live. The development of this community project will become a major focus for them in 2009/10. They also run On the Box Mission, taking Short Term Teams on Practical Aid Projects to the developing world. Steve has recorded 9 contemporary rock albums and written 4 books - with more music and words on the way!

If you Google Steve's name, you may be surprised to see he is also listed as a Marketing Consultant!
This work, together with his books and records,
helps to fund his Christian Ministry.

Steve's Book and Albums are now available at:

http://www.steveflashman.com


"Fighting Back!"
In 1997 Steve toured with his band Warrior in India. This album was released to coincide with the tour and was released in India on the Sitara Music Label. Proceeds from the album were used for practical aid projects in India.

Review:

"The notes from Soapbox Music describe this album as "a statement of intent to take on the powers of darkness in a lost and fallen world, born out of Steve's work through Soapbox Expeditions which specialises in taking people of all ages to make a difference in some of the poorest areas of the world." A great strength of this album. Steve's ninth, is his collaboration with the newly formed Warrior, a blend of four experienced musicians and four female backing vocalists. Steve is an innovative and thoughtful songwriter and arranger whose themes bring home the message with a freshness and infectiousness in each song. The 56 mins begin with two in-your-face celebration and praise tracks, then the title track has similar structure to Heartbeat's "Voice To The Nation" from 11 years ago. exhorting action: "How long will we turn a blind eye in this land?" Two dance tracks. "Planet Holly wood" and "Totally Disconnected" follow, without missing out on strong lyrical content. On "Friendly With The Russians" there's a simplicity in the point. "Love is the key that will set you free/To be all that you're meant to be." As a pop album with varied Style, this is outstanding. Among the things I like is the contribution of the four backing vocalists. The strength of their harmony shows particularly in the chorus of the simplest song on the album, "All I Want Is You" and in the reprise of the final song. "Warrior Of Love", which continues, "Fighting for your heart/Challenging resistance, giving a new start/Causing walls to crumble, giants start lo fall/Fear Flies out in terror al the Warrior's call." If the hand can produce something like this sound al live concerts, they'll be well worth seeing.

Alan Chesters, Cross Rhythms


"Icy Hearts"

Review:
"Elder readers will recognise Steve's name as one of the pioneering figures of British rock-gospel over the last decade, yet despite goodish albums down the years on Kingsway and Marshalls nothing prepared us for this, his best recording ever. With a diamond-bright rock production and some incisive song writing which leaps beyond standard evangelical sloganeering this is excellent music which transcends its limited recording budget. Buy this album and support Christian rock gospel."
Tony Cummings, Cross Rhythms


"Freefall"

 

 


"The Fuse Is Still Burning"

"Hijack!"

 


"Crisis On Broadway"

"Signwriter"
 


"Closing The Gap"
Steve & Sarah produced this album of songs and poetry to raise awareness of the needs of people in some of the poorest locations on earth. Toured with Emmanuel International in 2004

"Rewind"
 

 

 

 

Steve Flashman, On The Box Mission
 
70, Winterbourne Road,  Chichester  PO19 6PB United Kingdom
Phone: +44(0)7950 000910 
steve[at]ontheboxmission[dot com]

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