Anthem began in 2002 as a single worship event in the parking lot of Cornerstone Church of Ames in central Iowa. Since then, Anthem has evolved into a group of dedicated songwriters and musicians who use their gifts to create new songs for today's worshipers. Anthem remains rooted in the local church, and though names and faces have changed over the years, the band's purpose has always been the same: to glorify God and share the message of Jesus Christ.