Few worship leaders have written songs that have comforted the Church quite like Don Moen. But during this week's Father's Day edition of Worship Wednesday, it wasn't a song that captured viewers' attention-it was a deeply personal moment about his own family.
The worship icon revealed that his father is now more than 100 years old and shared plans to spend Father's Day with him, a touching confession that resonated with thousands of viewers around the world.
"I'm still blessed. I still have my father here," Moen said. "I'm going to try to get up and join him in Minnesota for Father's Day."
The emotional moment came during a special Father's Day broadcast that blended worship, prayer, personal testimonies, and encouragement for families.
Rather than simply celebrating fathers, Moen used the livestream to challenge men to embrace their role as spiritual leaders.
He encouraged fathers to become sources of strength, comfort, and protection within their homes, reminding viewers that a father's influence often extends far beyond a single generation.
The message was especially powerful given the stories shared throughout the broadcast.
One testimony came from Karen in New Zealand, who recalled how her father's life was transformed after receiving a Bible while serving time in jail. According to her account, years of alcoholism, anger, and family pain were broken after he surrendered his life to Christ. He eventually became a pastor, and his decision to follow Jesus impacted future generations of his family.
The testimony prompted Moen to encourage fathers everywhere to submit their lives to Christ and trust God to work through them for the benefit of their children and grandchildren.
While Don Moen has spent decades leading worship in stadiums, churches, and conferences across the globe, he rarely speaks publicly about his personal family life. That's one reason his update about his father stood out.
At a time when many people are grieving the loss of parents or navigating complicated family relationships, Moen's gratitude for still being able to call his father offered a poignant reminder to cherish loved ones while they're still here.
The Father's Day special ultimately became more than a worship service. It was a celebration of family, faith, legacy, and the enduring love of both earthly fathers and the Heavenly Father.
And if the thousands of comments pouring in are any indication, it's a message that continues to resonate long after the final song ended.
