Min Read
12 October 2026
Jon Egan is a worship leader and songwriter at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is best known for writing songs such as “I Am Free,” “Overcome,” “Here in Your Presence,” “Make a Way,” and “Open the Gates.” In addition to leading New Life Worship and recording numerous projects with the church, Jon is a co-founder and former leader of the student-focused Desperation Band, with whom he toured extensively across the U.S. and around the world. Having recently celebrated 25 years at New Life, Jon also serves on the church’s leadership team and elder board. He and his wife, Paige, have three children: Izzy, Jones, and Lewis.
