ARTIST PROFILE: Little Music Church

When Stephanie Barnes sang at age four, music instantly became a lifelong companion for the founder of Little Church Music.

However it was at just thirteen years old, when the passing of Princess Diana in 1997, stirred her to write her first original song. In that moment, song writing revealed itself as a powerful tool for processing emotion and telling truth. What began as a personal outlet soon blossomed into a passion for crafting story-driven, emotionally honest songs throughout her teens.

At eighteen, a transformative encounter with Christ reshaped her creative direction entirely. Song writing became not just expressive, but purposeful - anchored in faith and overflowing with meaning.

Though trained as a speech pathologist, Stephanie's musical gifts quietly matured alongside her life as a wife and mother. When her children arrived, so did a new audience, and a new calling.

In 2013, prompted by her pastor’s request for a faith-filled music and movement program for preschoolers, she began writing songs that would eventually form the foundation of Little Music Church. With the help of her husband Terry and church friend Paul, dozens of songs were written and recorded over the next decade. Families responded with joy, and soon more and more churches were asking for access to the songs.

Little Music Church offers a unique opportunity to shape the spiritual and emotional development of children nationwide. Through joyful, movement-rich music, it equips parents and educators to teach Kingdom truths in ways that delight and endure. Whether in churches, schools, camps, or co-ops, this ministry is planting seeds of faith one catchy chorus at a time.

In October 2024, Little Music Church officially launched with its debut album, Growing—a vibrant collection of songs designed to nurture young children and their families in faith, movement, and joy.

Vision & Calling

Stephanie's primary calling is to serve Christ through her family, but her personal ministry is Little Music Church: a children’s music initiative that helps families encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and understand God’s love and character through music, movement, and storytelling.

Giftings & Creative Impact

Stephanie has many talents that she brings to the music industry, however her top 3 would be:

Writing catchy, heartfelt children’s songs that gently teach Christian truths in memorable, meaningful ways.
Creating interactive songs that incorporate movement and bonding that help children develop, while deepening parent-child connections through shared worship.
Composing annual Christmas musicals that retell the nativity with humour and heart, featuring all-ages, all-abilities casts and reaching both churched and unchurched families.

What's Ahead for Little Music Church?

In the new few years Stephanie envisions:

Releasing more albums and growing the reach of Little Music Church’s music videos on YouTube.
Publishing a curriculum of faith-filled music for use in churches, schools, and co-ops across Australia.
Leading live children’s concerts and publishing select Christmas musicals for wider use.
Collaborating with fellow Australian Christian artists to foster a vibrant, faith-filled arts community.

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