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).

MATT MAHER Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader Matt Maher, with an incredible love for Jesus, and a heart to reach people for Christ, seeks to meet people where they are, not where he wishes they would be. Often referring to himself as a "musical missionary," Maher is still involved in local church ministry at St. Timothy Catholic Community, as well as helping out with the young adult ministry at All Saints Newman Center on the campus of Arizona State University. Maher shares, "It's so important to stay in community when you want to write for the church. That is where your songs come from; from your relationship with Christ, with your immediate family, and the family of believers."

Beyond serving with organizations like WorshipTogether.com, SpiritandSong.com, Passion, Youth Specialties, and Adore Ministries, Matt Maher is also a contributing artist for Life Teen, a high school youth movement that helped lead him to Jesus; his songs are being sung by the Church around the world. A number of Matt Maher-written songs have been recorded by other artists, including: "Your Grace is Enough," Maher's first radio single and a song for the church that was originally recorded by Maher's good friend, Chris Tomlin; "Unwavering," a reflection on the Beatitudes (recorded prior by Bethany Dillon); "For Your Glory," a new testament response to the book of Ecclesiastes (recorded by Phillips, Craig and Dean). He currently is climbing the charts with the top radio single, “As it is in Heaven”.

Check out more information at www.mattmahermusic.com

LAURA STORY Four-time dove nominated singer/songwriter with the number one radio single, “Mighty to Save” and Dove award winner of Inspirational Album of the Year for this past year. Once an aspiring symphony conductor, Laura Story didn't even know she could sing-much less write songs-until she was in her early twenties. Today, Story is not only a gifted vocalist and worship leader but also the composer of one of the most beloved worship songs of our generation: "Indescribable." The song has topped charts and been recorded by multiple artists, but most importantly, it has helped people all over the world experience our magnificent God.

Like the twists and turns of a mountain road, Laura Story's life has held its share of unexpected moments-some exhilarating, some terrifying, and some simply beautiful to behold. Leaning solely on her faith in the sovereignty of God, Story has learned that no matter what comes around the next bend, it's going to be an incredible view. www.laurastorymusic.com

SCOTT RIGGAN Hey guys, Scott here... I'm resisting the temptation to put a "bio" here - with all of the hype... So instead, let me share a little about who I am and what my ministry is all about.

I've been a singer/songwriter full time for several years, and this past year I joined the staff of a great church as a worship pastor. My wife Julie and I have two awesome kids (Emily and Josiah), and we live out in the country with a bunch of cows, goats, dogs, cats, sheep, horses, etc. I'm a city guy, so this is a stretch for me, but for my wife, there's something about taking care of animals that just feeds her soul. So... my next project is building a chicken coop. Hmmm...

I've served all over the US and around the world in places like Ghana, Tanzania and especially in China. I recently returned from my third tour of China. God is doing some very cool stuff over there, and I'm excited to be a part of it. One aspect of that ministry is a Mandarin Chinese worship CD that I produced last year (it's being distributed among the house church movement in China). I also serve with The JESUS Film Project (until recently I was the host of the radio feature "The JESUS Film World Report" - heard on over 300 stations) and I've just begun working with Mission Of Mercy, an international child-sponsorship ministry.

Anyway, in the "hype" department, my version of "I Love You Lord" went to #1 nationwide on Christian radio a couple of years ago, and that has been a great blessing. You may have also heard the songs "Bring Glory", "Great Is The Lord", "Like Incense", "Remember." "Show Them Jesus" or "Talk About Love". My new single is "Act of Surrender (I Will Bow)", which will hopefully be heard on your local station this summer! God continues to deepen the work He's doing in and through me. God bless!

For more information check out www.scottriggan.com. You can also find Scott’s 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 Central Valley Baptist Church in Meridian, ID for the past 6 years.

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.

GORDON KNAPP Gordon spent most of his childhood growing up in the back woods of the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. His mother used to drag him to church and read bible stories to him. He had a Sunday school teacher who would bribe him with candy to learn scriptures but it didn’t appear to take any root in his life.

As he went into his teen years he went into rebellion hard core. Most of his friends were drug dealers and he was in serious bondage to all kinds of sin. At the age of eighteen, he was sitting in a dingy rental playing his guitar on Easter Sunday. He heard a voice, not an audible voice but one with more clarity than he had ever heard say, "Gordon, what does Easter mean to you?" It jarred him to the core and he became overwhelmed as he sensed God's presence right there in the room with him! He knew at that moment that Jesus Christ is alive and not only that, he knew that He valued Gordon enough to stoop down into his ugly and utterly sinful condition and offer him salvation.

He is very thankful for that Sunday school teacher those years ago and the Bible stories his mother read to him because he knows that his faith came by hearing the Word of God.

He has been involved in ministry almost since his conversion at the age of 18. He played and sang in Christian bands, and has served as youth pastor, worship pastor, and assistant pastor. Gordon now serves as an Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel Boise where he oversees the Singles Groups, Men’s Ministries, Sound Ministry, Audio Ministry, and the Worship Ministry and teaches at the School of the Bible. Gordon and his wife Regina have four children. They are looking forward to the future and the great things God is doing and will accomplish here.

His new release, Forever Worthy is now available. For more information go to www.myspace.com/gordonknapp 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.

KELLEY REID

Singer/songwriter, whose songs are being sung in churches along the western United States. He is sought after for conferences, songwriting competitions, and as a consultant of worship ministry along with leadership. He is the writer of songs such as “Maker of my Heart”, “Reason to Sing”, “Deep Unto Deep”, and “Generous Grace”.

He is the founder and director of Worship in the Park, as last year, God put it upon his heart when he was unable to sleep to be proactive in unifying the church, “putting the capital “C” back into Church” as he is known for saying. As he listened to God’s calling and stepped out in faith, he sought out and surrounded himself with people of the same passion and Worship in the Park was born. Worship in the Park 2008 was a huge success sharing the stage with Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler of FFH, Brenton Brown, Daniel Ornellas of Tree 63, Avery Stafford, and Esmeralda. He strongly believes that the disunity in the Church today is as much due to theological issues, but mostly due to broken relationships amongst the brotherhood. He is a strong advocate of restoring unity in the Body of Christ.

Kelley has served as the Worship Pastor at Caldwell Christian Church in Caldwell for the past four years and will complete his Masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Biola University next Spring. He is married to his beautiful wife Kimi and have a pug named “Lucy”.

Kelley, and co-writer, Scott McCormick, just recently penned the graduation song for George Fox University Boise Center, entitled “Celebrate the Journey.” It is available currently on amazon.com and will be released internationally on online music stores such as itunes, rhapsody, emusic, etc. on July 17th.