David Phelps hopes to unite Christians with new solo album.(TICKET)

Byline: CHRISTINA COX CORRESPONDENT

PORT CHARLOTTE -- One day in 1997, David Phelps met with executives at Word Records, and his career has been like "a snowball rolling down the hill" ever since.

That meeting led to Phelps' joining the renowned Southern gospel group the Gaither Vocal Band as its new tenor, and touring the country's 20,000-seat venues.

Now, however, Phelps is building his solo career. In February, he released his solo debut, "Revelation," on Word.

"There are so many things within the church that divide us. I think it's important to focus on the things that unite us. That's what this record is about," Phelps said in a …