More often than not, comedy is characterized by foul language that may not be acceptable at religious events, making it difficult to incorporate comedy routines when there is Christian activity. Nevertheless, there are a few rare breeds of comedians who deliver pure humor without compromising the ability to leave their audience in the loop. In other words, the best Christian comedians are also funny without all the worldly profanity you often see in other comedians.
So the next time you’re invited to a church program, don’t think everything will be serious about heaven and hell. Keep in mind that there might be comedy skits prepared to entertain the congregation. Even the Bible says it’s time to laugh – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
The best Christian comedians to watch
They may not be the most popular in the business but these comics are as good as any that dominate the industry. They bring together people with different styles of comedy that relate to most things we encounter in our daily activities. Since laughter is the best way to relieve the mind of stress and mental fog, you need a little comedy from time to time and for every event.
Whether it’s for young people, any reserved group or organization, there is a long list of Christian comedians to choose from. Let us introduce you to this special breed of comedians called by God to make his people laugh, even at their lowest points.
1. Ron Pearson
He got his start as a performer and stand-up comedian in nightclubs and also did a few warm-up roles before performing before getting into acting. As an actor, Ron has had guest roles on sitcoms like Mama’s Family They Came From Outer Space, and Brother’s Keeper. He also appeared in films like Midnight Cabaret, Little Black Book, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, and Lena’s Vacation
Ron also anchored several television shows and game shows which recorded him as one of the youngest entertainers in the 1980s and 1990s. He had a featured spot on the multi-comedian DVD, The Apostles of Comedy followed another on the triple-comedian’s DVD, The Apostles of Comedy: On and On, all to critical acclaim.
A born again Christian, Ron Pearson is one of the best Christian comedians to consider for an event. He is exceptionally good with a gathering of families looking to be entertained with pure humor that won’t cause any discomfort. He presents his unpolluted jokes to make the audience laugh without making them feel judged. Also, as a world record juggler, Ron uses his juggling skills for the slightest occasion.
2. Chonda Pierce
“The Clean Queen” and “The Country Comic” are some of the titles that Chonda Pierce has earned for herself due to her clean, effortless humor that she has presented to multiple audiences over the past decades. She is one of the best Christian comedians who uses the various challenges she faces in life to crack jokes that divide others. Chonda has 10 hit albums, including 5 DVDs certified Gold and 3 DVDs certified Platinum by RIAA. She also has 8 books to her credit, including Laughing in the Dark.
Apart from being a successful comedian and an accomplished writer, Chonda is also an actress and television host. She is a co-host of the Total Living Network talk show, Aspiring Women as well as the Country Music Television channel C’est pas Prettyville! , both of which earned her five Daytime Emmy nominations. The veteran comedian has his place among the best-selling artists.
3. Thor Ramsey
A comedian, pastor, and family man, Thor’s comedic style suits Christians and non-Christians alike. He makes life easier for people from all walks of life during his stage performances by turning everyday challenges into hilarious jokes and offering equally funny solutions.
The comedian once designed a BB gun to help people with bad breath. Apparently, he wanted us all to be able to pull in flavored ticks in any nasty, oozing mouth.
An important characteristic of his comic style is that he stays away from all the vulgar and dirty language used by most secular comics without compromising the quality of the laughter that emanates from the audience when he takes the stage.
4. Tim Hawkins
His career started on social media platforms where he posted his videos which include musical parodies of popular songs. He maintained the feat as the most searched artist on GodTube.com for many years with his online videos garnering millions of views on YouTube, GodTube and Facebook.
Tim makes his jokes about the world around him and his daily activities and ability to crack funny, clean, easy-to-tell jokes touts him as one of the best Christian comedians you’d want to see.
5. Michael Junior
This special breed of clean comedy will be remembered for his role in the movie War Room but he had a rather unconventional start as a comedian. In fact, fate called while Michael was with his friends watching a movie at the theater. The projector developed a flaw which caused the film to break and which the crowd did not find funny.
While waiting for the movie to be restored, Michael’s friends challenged him to take the stage and entertain the worried audience with his jokes, which he did. He was so good that the theater management couldn’t force him down, apparently the audience wanted him to finish his routine. Michael also appeared on The Tonight Show
6.Jeff Allen
Jeff Allen has enjoyed the benefits of being in the spotlight for over forty years. His movies like Happy Wife, Happy Life, Revisited, and several roles in other comedy movies like Bananas, Apostles of Comedy, as well as Apostles of Comedy: Onward and Upward; are some of the works for which he is best known.
He has also made appearances in comedy specials on Comedy Central, Showtime and VH1. Jeff’s comedy is known for its impact, knowing that he has encouraged millions of people not only with laughter, but also with his stories of the difficulties faced in marriages and how to resolve them.
7. Mark Lowry
Active for more than three decades, Mark Lowry has created a legacy with his many talents. He is a renowned comedian and an accomplished singer. Mark was the baritone singer of the Gaither Vocal Band. Additionally, he is the co-author of the Christmas classic, Did You Know Mary?
The modern track has been recorded by over 400 popular artists, including Kenny Rogers. Both musician and actor, Mark Lowry has composed twelve albums.
8. John Christ
Born to a pastor, John Crist grew up in a Christian home and gradually began his comedy routines when he worked as an announcer at his church. He turned the information to be conveyed into hilarious jokes that entertained people at church. He is known to roast people, especially Christians. This can be seen in some of his viral videos, including Millennial International, Road Rage in the Church Parking Lot , Christian Mingle Inspector and Signs You’ve Grown Up Christian
Although he also stars with classic comics like Dave Chappelle, Seth Meyers, and Trevor Noah, Crist has managed to keep his comedy clean, making him one of the best Christian comedians to watch.
9. Leanne Morgan
Being a mother is a blessing but it gets weirdOften it feels like you’re losing your mind. Leanne Morgan can relate to this as a wife and mother. She uses those crazy everyday moments that torment mothers to crack hilarious jokes and make you laugh about things that are supposed to piss you off.
After an experience with Leanne Morgan, the exhausted mothers return home full of renewed energy to perform their duties in good faith. Her YouTube videos like Things You Can Expect When You Get Older, and When You Have a Naughty Baby are getting a lot of positive reactions on YouTube, especially from moms who find her stories relatable.
10. David Dean
His comedy embodies those priceless moments in life that make you human. At some point in life, people feel that embarrassing moment that puts them in doubt about their sanity. It comes in different forms, like farting or falling out in public, waving at people you thought you knew and what you got. These tough times in life played a starring role in the style of comedy David became known for. His unique skills allow him to tell family jokes that are suitable for all family members, including children. He is definitely one of the best Christian comics to watch.