BRENTON BROWN Coming back to Worship in the Park due to popular demand, International Worship leader, Songwriter and musician, Brenton Brown has written many worship songs including, “Everlasting God”, “Our God Saves”, “Hosanna (Praise is Rising)”, “Lord Reign in me”, “All who are Thirsty”, “Hallelujah (Your love is amazing)” and “Holy” all of which, and more, have been featured on the Vineyard Music UK albums ‘Come Now is the Time’ and ‘Hungry’, ‘Surrender’, ‘Holy’ and ‘Lord Reign In Me’. Brenton has also been one of the principle worship leaders on these albums. Brenton has also been involved as a co-producer on ‘Surrender’ and ‘Holy’. He released his first solo project, “Everlasting God” in 2006 and will soon be releasing his sophomore project entitled, “Because of Your Love”. His songs have been covered by such artists as Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster, Kutless, and other chart topping artists. He has five songs in CCLI's top 100. He will be joined this year by his band. www.brentonbrown.com

Like everyone, Brenton has an unusual story. He grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. Studied in Oxford, England. And now lives in Malibu, California. So how did this all happen? Brenton first came to the attention of the wider church, as one of the young worship leaders on the first Vineyard UK recordings, Come now is the time and Hungry.

His songs Lord reign in me, All who are thirsty and Humble King joined songs like Come now is the time, Be the centre and Hungry. It wasn't a bad start to a recording career! But though these were his first recordings as a solo artist, Brenton had been leading worship in his home town in South Africa for a number of years.

The Lord got a hold of me while I was studying politics and law in Cape Town. After being confronted by the power of the gospel at a Bible study, I threw my lot in with a vibrant, multicultural church on campus while I continued to study politics and law at University'. Growing up during the demise of Apartheid made questions of social justice an obvious academic choice for Brown.

His studies went well and four years later he was on his way to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. It was here he would encounter the Vineyard Movement and a style of worship that would affect churches across the nations. It was also here that he would participate in the recordings spear-headed by Brian Doerksen.

After finishing his studies in politics, philosophy and theology at Oxford university - and his recordings with Brian Doerksen, Brenton began work as the worship pastor for the local vineyard church in Oxford, accepting a worship leadership role for the Vineyard movement in the UK as well. Three records followed in as many years, Surrender (which included the Doerksen co-write, Your love is amazing), Holy and Doing the stuff (released as in the US).

 

JEREMY RIDDLE

Jeremy Riddle is a songwriter and worship leader. He first hit the scene in 2007 with the critically acclaimed record, Full Attention. This project had the radio hit Sweetly Broken, which was the number one song on the radio station K-Love for over 40 weeks in 2007. Other singles from that record were Stand in Awe and God of All Glory. Since then Jeremy has toured extensively all over the US. The Riddle Band has opened for Rebecca St. James, Big Daddy Weave and has played events with Brenton Brown as well.

In 2009 Jeremy released his second project, The Now and Not Yet with the radio singles Bless His Name and Christ Is Risen. in the fall of 2010 his first full length live project Prepare the Way will be released, which will include tracks from live shows in 2009.

Jeremy comes from a family of 7 children and was homeschooled all the way through high school. He graduated from Cal state Fullerton with a BA in political science. Jeremy attended and later served as a youth pastor at the Anaheim Vineyard. Riddle is married with 4 children and now lives in Redding California and is part of the worship ministry at Bethel Church.

"I like all breakfast foods. I was born and raised in NJ. I raised and broke in my own horse when I was 15."

For more information visit www.JeremyRiddle.net and check out his music on iTunes.

JESSE SHUSTER Jesse Shuster has been involved in Christian music and worship ministry for the past 15 years. Jesse has served as Worship Pastor at Eagle Nazarene.

After so much time being spent finding what methods really work in worship, I'm always led back to the conclusion that we only worship God to the extent that we know HIm.

Jesse recently released his first solo project titled "Flow". Here is what Worship Leader Magazine had to say- "A new artist with a lot of potential and a heart that is set in the direction of worship, Jesse Shuster is someone to keep an eye on. In a catchy, straightforward melodic beat that beelines to a chorus of drawn-out praise proclaiming God's worth, "Glory" opens the CD. Ironnically, it's a slam-dunk closing song for any service of worship. Then "There You Are" (featured on SongDISCovery volume 61) is an up-tempo tune to train our hearts on Christ and His strength. But make sure you get to the end where the standout track, "Full of You," is a quiet anthem that cries out for a greater portion of God's Spirit. A worship pastor in Idaho, Shuster's songs are tested and diverse enough that multiple worship styles will find purchase in "Flow". As well, the CD is enhanced with chord charts-a nice little addition for a CD that you will be able to bring into your service of worship, right away." -Worship Leader Magazine

Jesse has also had his songs be a part of worship compilation albums such as TOP 20 WORSHIP, SPIN360, and Song DISCovery alongside Chris Tomlin, Steve Fee, and Paul Baloche. Recently, artist Chelsie Boyd with Creative Soul Records picked up Jesse's song "Heaven is My Home" for her new record "IMAGE".

For more information visit www.JesseShuster.com and check out his music on iTunes.

MARK THORNTON Mark Thornton has been singing most of his life. A former Boise State University Defensive tackle, Mark made his first Idaho singing debut in 1984 singing the "best" National Anthem to ever be sung by a player in uniform at Bronco Stadium. He has been lending his vocal abilities, influence and songwriting talents to the Treasure Valley and the Northwest ever since. Mark has been a guest vocalist appearing onstage with numerous national recording artists such as "The Katina's, The Parachute Band, Wayne Watson, Casey Corum, Above the Noise, & David Meece" and can be heard as a guest vocalist on both National and local recording artist CD projects. He is also in the process of completing his third solo CD.

Mark is the founder of Livn4HIM Ministries, a non-profit organization committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music and the Word. Mark feels that music is one of the most influential means that can be used to cross denominational, cultural and racial boundaries. As a Christian he feels the need to tell those who are hurting what they need to hear, in a way that they want to hear it. Mark is committed to using music as a tool that will bring the lost to the Lord and also, encourage unity within the Body of Christ.

Mark has also served for the last 12 years as a Minister of Music at Capital Christian Center in Meridian, ID and sings throughout the U.S. and abroad sharing the message of God's love, joy and peace.

For more information go to www.livn4him.com and check out his music on iTunes.

MEAGAN MURPHY

Meagan has had the privilege of serving as a worshiper and vocalist in her local church for over 10 years. She has served in every area from children's ministry to youth, to corporate weekends. Her life journey of worship has brought her to realize that worship is the central and critical point in life when you choose to make God bigger than anything, no matter the life struggles or victories, and enter into new joy and trust everyday.

Meagan is confident that it is in those times we see the extent of God's unconditional faithfulness, hope, grace, and joy. Meagan currently serves as a Worship leader at the Boise State Campus ministry, Generation Church Downtown. She recently served as Worship Leader for (FCA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual sports camp as was greeted with rave reviews.

RYAN SCOTT

Pastor Ryan Scott is the Worship Pastor @ Christian Faith Center in Nampa.

For the last three years in Nampa, his heart has been focused on reaching our community with the gift of music.

He is a gifted musician with an incredible heart for worship and a diverse range of experience in music ministry.

He has produced several albums and has performed at the House of Blues, Hard Rock Live, churches, and festivals.

 

GAIL BONINE

Gail has been leading worship in the Treasure Valley since moving from Los Angeles in 1995, spending the past 9 years as Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church Downtown. Originally from the Toronto area [where she was nominated for a Canadian Grammy], her life and career was always driven by music, but when she found the Lord in 1991, she left the secular world behind and has devoted herself to Christian music ministry and songwriting ever since. Her song Thank You Jesus, recorded by Gail and her interdenominational, community-wide children's choir, Gods Kids, played throughout the nation on Christian radio and was featured on Worship Leader Magazine's SongDISCovery compilation CD alongside such artists as Jars of Clay and Jennie Riddle [Revelation Song].

Gail is a passionate worshiper and believes that truthful worship requires us to get raw, honest and vulnerable before God in order for Him to shape our hearts into one that mirrors the heart of Jesus. "We are not here to simply sing songs, but to be lovers of God who worship Him not just with our voices, but with our entire lives."