He has partnered with Compassion International since 1985, being a spokesman and advocate for their work in releasing children from poverty throughout the developing world.

[citation needed] He was able to break into the music industry with the assistance of Michael W. Smith when the two met in the clothing store where Moore worked.

[1] He signed a publishing contract with Paragon Music, and began writing songs and singing on demo recordings.

[1] Since that time, they have become best friends and have co-written numerous songs together, including the title track on Chapman's 1992 Dove Award and Grammy winning release The Great Adventure.

The following year the band released a double-disc greatest hits compilation which contained new unreleased bonus tracks as well as a live performance from Rome, Georgia.

After more than ten years with the Distance, which he called "an incredible journey" in the Star Tribune, Moore decided to disband the group and go his own way in 1998.

The Distance members were: In 1999, after a short time off, Moore emerged with his eponymous solo album on Forefront Records.

Moore's next project Speak to Me, released in 2007 on Rocketown Records was nominated for a Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year.

[citation needed] In 2013, Moore compiled 25 Favorites, a "best of" double-disc, including the re-recorded material and remastered songs.

[citation needed] In addition to songwriting, recording, and touring, Moore enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.