John Michael Talbot is Catholic music's number one recording artist with sales of around four million records worldwide. With more than 40 albums, 14 books and numerous video teachings on ministry to the poor, simple living, Franciscan and community living, John Michael Talbot has set himself apart as a true servant of God.

John is the founder and General Minister of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This unique religious community encompasses celibates, singles, and families, and is the only community of its type in the United States to be granted canonical status in the Catholic Church. In addition to its monastic community in Arkansas, the Brothers and Sisters of Charity has around 500 domestic members worldwide.

In addition to John's music, writing, and teaching ministries, he and the Brothers and Sisters of Charity operate an agricultural mission in Nicaragua, provide major assistance to Mercy Corps International, maintain a free medical clinic and engage in itinerant ministry locally, and operate The Little Portion Retreat and Training Center. He is also the founder and President of CAM, the Catholic Association of Musicians, an organization dedicated to the support and nurturing of Catholic musicians.

John Michael's numerous awards include nine Dove award nominations, a Dove Award for the album "Light Eternal," and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) President's Merit Award for "Song of the Poor." He has played before numerous secular and church officials including the Pope and Mother Teresa.

John Michael Talbot makes numerous appearances throughout the year performing around 50 concerts all over the country. He also gives an elected number of retreats at The Little Portion Retreat and Training Center in Eureka Springs Arkansas each year.