Steven Curtis Chapman is turning a major adoption milestone into a song of thanksgiving. The Christian music veteran released "10,000 Reasons (Greater Things)" on November 6, celebrating 10,000 children impacted through Show Hope, the nonprofit he founded with his wife, Mary Beth.
Founded in 2003, Show Hope has supported children from 65 countries through its Adoption Aid grants, helping families overcome financial barriers to adoption. The milestone comes during National Adoption Month and far exceeds the Chapmans' original hope of helping 100 children join loving families.
"10,000 children helped home to families. 10,000 reasons to praise the Lord!" Chapman shared in announcing the release.
The recording gives Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin's familiar worship song a personal connection to the Chapmans' ministry. Chapman has added a new ending, "Greater Things," drawing on Ephesians 3:20 and its declaration that God can accomplish more than believers ask or imagine. For him, the song expresses gratitude for the children and families whose lives have been touched over 23 years.
The celebration also prompted a partnership with the Grand Ole Opry, which announced two November 6 benefit shows featuring Chapman, Carrie Underwood, Bill Anderson, Mark Wills, Colony House and Louis York. The event announcement designated $5 from each ticket purchased for Show Hope's work.
Chapman described the opportunity to connect his Opry membership with his family's commitment to adoption as a special honour. The partnership brought together two longstanding parts of his life: sharing music and supporting children and adoptive families.
"10,000 Reasons (Greater Things)" is available now, inviting listeners to join Chapman in giving thanks for a ministry that has grown far beyond its founders' first expectations.
Listen to Steven Curtis Chapman's "10,000 Reasons (Greater Things)".
