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Gospel singer Steve Crown welcomes first child with wife

From The Punch · () English

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  • Gospel singer Steve Crown and his wife, Ruth Thomas, have welcomed their first child.
  • Crown announced the birth on Instagram, expressing gratitude to God and praying for others desiring a similar testimony.
  • The couple married on April 26, 2025, after announcing their engagement earlier that month.

Gospel singer Steve Crown and his wife, Ruth Thomas, are celebrating the arrival of their first child. The singer shared the joyous news on Instagram on Saturday, posting a video of himself and his wife dressed in white, with Ruth visibly pregnant.

Expressing profound gratitude to God, Steve Crown described the baby's birth as a blessing that transcends explanation. "Some blessings cannot be explained, they can only be celebrated. Thank You, Jesus, for all You have done. Thank You Jesus for the gift of our baby," he wrote. He extended prayers to others hoping for a similar experience, adding, "A new chapter, a new blessing, a new reason to thank God every day. May God bless everyone that desires this beautiful testimony. Amen."

Some blessings cannot be explained, they can only be celebrated. Thank You, Jesus, for all You have done. Thank You Jesus for the gift of our baby.

โ€” Steve CrownThe gospel singer expressed his gratitude for the birth of his first child.

The announcement has been met with a flood of congratulatory messages from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers who have filled the comment section to celebrate with the couple. Steve Crown and Ruth Thomas exchanged vows on April 26, 2025, following the announcement of their engagement earlier that month. At the time, the gospel artist had described their union as divinely ordained.

Ruth, who works as an interior decorator and event planner, married the "You Are Great" singer in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and fellow gospel artists. The birth of their first child marks a significant new chapter for the couple.

A new chapter, a new blessing, a new reason to thank God every day. May God bless everyone that desires this beautiful testimony. Amen.

โ€” Steve CrownCrown offered prayers for others hoping for similar blessings.
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