Debbie was born in Texas, grew up in Oklahoma, married Jack Dorman July 15, 1978 and returned to live with him in Austin, Texas where she resides today. They have a son Jeffrey, who is a singer/songwriter and he married Rachel Tuckness in October of 2009. She is a delightful daughter-in-law.
Debbie began to play piano early in life. Her uncle Mike taught her to play by ear and she developed from there (although she did struggle through lessons for a while, she enjoyed playing by ear much more.)
Debbie and Jack have been leading worship at Hope Chapel in Austin, Texas since 1978.
Debbie has produced one CD, Songs of Hope, a collection of 14 songs she has written
and led at Hope Chapel for many years. She is currently working on two other projects. One is a collection of Hymns and Intercessions, hymns which she has arranged for contemporary use and Psalms of Intercession, targeting personal, intensive times of prayer.She is also working as part of a team of writers through Austin Graduate School of Theology to provide music and lyrics for the Psalms. Volume 1 of Timeless: Ancient Psalms for the Church Today was released in November of 2011.
Debbie’s songs have been used in several other congregations. She is deeply grateful to David and Donjalea Chrane and their church for their support through the years. Hope in the City, a sister church of Hope Chapel has also used some of her songs significantly, particularly Psalm 124 and the Children’s Song.
She also thanks many Churches of Christ for their love of Psalm 124 (Had it Not Been) and adding it to their repertoire. In particular, Westover Hills Church of Christ reflected on the Psalm and the song in one of their sermon series. Deb’s husband, Jack, blogs about it here. Jack’s Blog.
Love the music grandmother Dorman would be so proud
What?? Can it be you are online, Mary? Thanks for the comment. Yes, I think she would be very proud.
Few people have influenced my approach to worship like Jack & Debbie Dorman. Thanks for the great songs and your leadership.
You taught me chiefly that to be successful in worship requires that you be as invisible as possible.
Thank you, RBC. You are very kind to remember us and you taught us how to be a band. Loved playing with you.
Lovely music. Inspiring!
Oh my goodness Jack and Debbie Dorman, have been my “go to” people when it comes to getting alone with my Lord to just tell Him how wonderful He is to me…Mike and I are Hopites from way back, our children, Michael and Tracy were part of the founding group when they met in Dan and Joann’s home!
Jack and Debbie’s comfortable laidback style leads me straight to the Throne of God! From that point the Holy Spirit is in full control and one can sing, dance, cry or even shout or collapse. And when “Had it not been the Lord” starts up I melt and rest in the arms of Him who created me, saved me and gave me both reason and purpose! I love you two beloved servants with all my heart! Joyce
Thank you, Joyce. You make us blush :). We love you and appreciate your kind remarks.