Cliff Preston

COLUMBIANA – Cliff Preston, with special guest Shawn Theis, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25 at The Columbiana Arts Theater.

Preston’s music ministry began in 2002 as he began traveling with bands to bring awareness to the love of Jesus as well as the mental health crisis. 

With his father being a professional counselor and pastor, he was very aware of the effect that mental health was having on the generation, as well as the ultimate source of wellness – the finished work of the cross. He has spent the following twenty years traveling the country writing songs, leading worship, preaching, and even opening businesses geared towards Christ-centered clinical mental healthcare. 

Preston calls Smackover, Arkansas his hometown. He is married to Leslie, and they have children Kannyn, Murphy, Campbell and Merritt. He has over two decades of ministry experience and business development in addition to being signed with People & Songs. 

Preston is a vocalist for up and coming CCM artist The Band Table which is the latest accomplishment in a more than 20-year career. In that time, he has written songs for artists including Newsong, JJ Weeks, Carrolton and more. He has shared the stage with artists such as MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Colton Dixon, Anne Wilson among others.