Christian musician Brian Doerksen has died at age 60, according to an announcement from his family. News of his death came only four days after relatives publicly shared that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Doerksen was widely known in Christian music circles as the co-writer of "Come, Now Is the Time to Worship," a worship song that became a familiar standard in churches around the world. His work helped shape modern worship music, and his songs remained especially beloved among Christian listeners.
The timing of the family’s update has drawn added attention, as it followed closely behind the public disclosure of his illness. While only limited details have been shared, the announcement confirmed that he died Tuesday after battling advanced cancer.
His death marks the loss of a prominent figure in faith-based music, remembered both for his songwriting and for the lasting reach of one of the best-known worship songs of its era. For many listeners, Brian Doerksen’s name will remain closely tied to music that became part of weekly worship for decades.
