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September 24, 1997
  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich at Kentwood Christian Church in Kentwood, MI.

  • A public memorial sevice is held for Rich in Richmond, IN.

    September 25, 1997
  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich at Milligan College's Seeger Chapel in Johnson, TN.

    September 26, 1997
  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.

  • Family News in Focus reports news of Rich Mullins' death.

    September 27, 1997
  • A memorial prayer and praise sevice is held for Rich at Wichita State University's Henry Levitt Arena in Wichita, KS.

  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich at First Assembly of God Church in Peoria, IL.

  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.

    September 29, 1997
  • CCM Update includes an artcle on Rich entitled "Christian Music Industry Remembers Rich Mullins".

    October 1997
  • "20 The Countdown Magazine" radio show airs a special tribute to Rich.

  • Sound and Spirit publishes an article about Rich Mullins.
    "Remembering Rich Mullins (1955-1997)"

    October 9-11, 1997
  • "The Canticle of the Plains" is performed at Friends University's Alexander Auditorium in Wichita, KS.

    October 13, 1997
  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich in Window Rock, AZ.

    October 21, 1997
  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich in Cincinnati, OH at Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary's Presidential Hall Gym.
    October 21 is also declared "Rich Mullins Day" in Cincinnati.

    November 1997


  • Rich Mullins appears on the Cover of CCM Magazine. The issue includes a large tribute to Rich, with articles and rare photos.
    "Requiem For A Ragamuffin"

  • The same issue of CCM also includes the following article by John Fischer.
    "Barefoot in Heaven"

    November 7, 1997
  • A memorial sevice is held for Rich in Boynton Beach, FL at Westside Baptist Church.

    November 8, 1997
  • A memorial concert is held for Rich in Brampton, Ontario Canada.

    November 10, 1997
  • LightMusic airs Part One of a special tribute to Rich.

    November 17, 1997
  • LightMusic airs Part Two of a special tribute to Rich.

    January 1998
  • CCM magazine runs the following article by John Fischer.
    "The Sacred and the Profane"

    January/February 1998


  • Group Magazine publishes an interview with Rich Mullins that was written shortly before his death in Sept. of '97.
    "Rich Mullins Interviewed"

    April 23, 1998
  • Rich wins his first Dove Award for "artist of the year" at the Gospel Music Association's 29th Annual Dove Awards. Rich's brother David and James Dunning, jr. received the award for Rich.

    June 1998
  • CCM Magazine reviews Rich's "The Jesus Record".
    Album Reviews

    June 6, 1998
  • Light 99 FM premiers the "Jesus Record" in Wichita, Kansas.

    June 21, 1998


  • Mitch McVicker's first album is released.
    Rich coproduced the project with Mark Robertson of This Train. Rich cowrote "Gospel Rain", and "New Mexico", sang on "Gospel Rain", "She Asked Me How", "Hope" and "New Mexico", and played keyboards on "Gospel Rain" and "She Asked Me How".

    July 1998


  • Rich Mullins nineth album, "the Jesus record", is released on Myrrh records.
    The album includes the last songs that Rich wrote before his death, as well as a couple of old ones, produced by Rick Elias and performed by the ragamuffin band. A second disc, entitled "the Jesus demos" is also included featuring Rich's rough boom-box demos of nine of the songs.
    Album Reviews

  • A video tribute to the life, music and ministry of Rich Mullins, entitled "Homeless Man: The Restless Heart of Rich Mullins" is released on Myrrh Records.
    The beautiful project was created by Ben Pearson, Jimmy Abegg and Steve Taylor and includes interviews with Family, Friends, the Ragamuffin Band, Phil Keaggy, Steve Taylor, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Ashley Cleveland, Kenny Greenburg, John Michael Talbot, and others.

    July 3, 1998
  • Sixpence None The Richer, This Train, Greg and Rebecca Sparks and the Ragamuffin Band with Ashley Cleveland perform in Bushnell, IL at Cornerstone 98 as part of a "tribute to Rich Mullins".

    July 4, 1998
  • A Tribute to Rich is held at South Fork Ranch, Plano, TX.

    August 30, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Wichita Kansas' Cessna Stadium at Jesus Fest 98 for "The Legacy Kickoff".
    The Day-long festival was sponsored by Central Christian Church and was also Fund raiser for The Legacy of a Kid Brother of St Frank.
    Other performers included Gary Chapman, Temple Yard, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Mitch McVicker and the Kid Brothers, and This Train.

    August/September 1998


  • Rich Mullins appears on the Cover of Release Magazine.

    September 12, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in San Antonio, TX at Trinity Baptist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    September 15, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Nashville, TN at Gibson's Caffe Milano as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    September 18, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Berea, OH at Berea High School as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    September 20, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Lancaster, PA at the American Music Theater as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 3, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Chester, MD at Jammin' Java's as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 4, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in New York, NY on the Live at the Lambs Radio Show as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 8, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Birmingham, AL at Briarwood Presbyterian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 9, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Gastonia, NC at Bethlehem Baptist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 15, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Jonesboro, AR as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 18, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Overland Park, KS at Johnson County Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 23, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Greenwood, IN at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 24, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Cincinnati, Ohio at Lakota Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 25, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in South Bend, IN at O'Laughlin Auditorium as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 9, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Gastonia, NC at Bethlehem Baptist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    October 31, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Stone Mountain, GA at Mountain Park Methodist Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 1, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Napervile, IL at Naperville Bible Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 5, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Champaign, IL at the Jitters and Rush Club as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 6, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Grand Rapids, MI at Calvin College as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 7, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Farmington Hills, MI at Grace Chapel as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 8, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Elgin, IL at Elgin Community College as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 9, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in South Bend, IN on the Pulse TV Show as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 13, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Mequon, WI at Alliance Bible Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 14, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band appears in Rosevill, MN at Northwestern Bookstore.

  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in St. Paul, MN at Bethel College as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 15, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Lakeville, MN at Valley Christian Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    November 13, 1998
  • The Ragamuffin Band performs in Noblesville, IN at Grace Community Church as part of the Homeless Man Tour.

    Late 1998
  • Michael W. Smith releases "Live The Life" which includes a tribute to Rich, entitled "Song For Rich".

  • Rebecca St. James releases "Pray" which includes a cover of "Hold Me Jesus".

  • This Train's "Mimes of the Old West" is rereleased on Organic Records. Rich cowrote and sings on "A Million Years".



  • Reunion Records releases "Awesome God: A Tribute to Rich Mullins" featuring Michael W. Smith, Carolyn Arends, Billy Crockett, Amy Grant, Chris Rice, Gary Chapman, Jars of Clay, Billy Sprague, Kevin Max, Ashley Cleveland, and Caedmon's Call performing classic Rich Mullins songs.

  • Michael W. Smith's Rocketown Records releases "Exodus", which includes Michael performing the mullins classic, "I See You".

    August 13, 1999
  • A Legacy of a Kid Brother of St. Frank sponsors a "Legacy Arts Festival" in Wichita Kansas. Performers include Michael W Smith, DC Talk, Amanda Old Crow, Cindy Morgan, Native Reign, Chris Rodriguez, and Temple Yard.

    August 14, 1999
  • A Legacy of a Kid Brother of St. Frank sponsors a "Legacy Arts Festival" in Wichita Kansas. Performers include The Ragamuffin Band, Carolyn Arends, Billy Crockett, Happy, Phil Keaggy, Native Reign, Ginny Owens, Chris Rice, Third Day, This Train, and Waterdeep.