Written by Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Jason McArthur and Roger Glidewell and produced by Mark A. Miller, it was released as a digital download on August 20, 2009 and to Christian radio on August 29, 2009 as the lead single from the band's 2009 album of the same title.

"Until the Whole World Hears" received positive reception from critics and was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.

"Until the Whole World Hears" was written by Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Jason McArthur, and Roger Glidewell.

[1][2] It was produced by Mark A. Miller and recorded, mixed, and edited digitally by Sam Hewitt at Zoo Studio in Franklin, Tennessee.

[1] Crowd vocals were recorded after a Sunday morning worship service at Eagles Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia by Carter Hassebrock, Darren Hughes and Billy Lord.

I may not be able to get on a plane and fly to China and give out Bibles and preach the gospel, but how can I witness to my co-workers and my friends and my family.

Andrew Greer of CCM Magazine noted that "Uncustomary electric guitar licks infuse ["Until the Whole World Hears"] with a real rock vibe, emphasized by a backing chorus that will become a perfect sing-along for live audience",[6] while Roger Gelwicks of Jesus Freak Hideout commented that the song is "probably the best on ["Until the Whole World Hears"].

[5] Roger Ham of Christianity Today regarded "Until the Whole World Hears" as a "meat and potatoes bruiser overrun with blasting guitar chords and topped off with [Mark] Hall's throaty growl".

[33] At the 41st GMA Dove Awards, Casting Crowns performed Until the Whole World Hears along with a children's choir.

[34] At a concert at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri on February 5, 2010, Casting Crowns opened with the song.