The term 'Gospel First Name In' can be answered with two names: Mahalia (7 letters) and MARK (4 letters). Mahalia was an American gospel singer, civil rights activist, and lifelong advocate for racial justice. She is considered one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. MARK is a gospel writer and the author of the second book in the New Testament. He was a disciple of Jesus and his gospel is the earliest written account of Jesus' life and teachings.