Brian Ames

Worship Director

My faith journey:

I was born in Mishawaka, IN and raised in Kissimmee, FL. I trusted Christ when I was 5 years old, as my mother led me to pray and accept Jesus. I felt the call to worship ministry at the age of 15 and after high school immediately set out on the journey to fulfill that mission. I graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN in 2008 and have spent most of my adult life bouncing from city to city playing music which has afforded me the privilege to work with many talented artists ranging from gospel to Broadway. I am delighted to join the fellowship here at Grace Pointe and serve in ministry alongside my family.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Music Business, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, 2008

Books I recommend:

  • The Air I Breathe: Worship As A Way Of Life by Louie Giglio
  • The Unquenchable Worshipper by Matt Redman
  • The Problem Of Pain by C.S. Lewis
  • Providence by John Piper
  • The C.S. Lewis Bible

Podcasts I recommend:

  • The Debrief Podcast with Matt Brown
  • Ask Pastor John Podcast from Desiring God
Details
Responsibilities
Music and Worship Arts
Family
Mom and Dad, Jeff and Linda Ames, and Sister, Melanie
Places I’ve lived
Born in Mishawaka, Indiana near South Bend. Raised in Kissimmee, Florida. Moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue my career in music and have since spent time in multiple cities around the United States including, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City until returning to Central Florida in 2020.
Kingdom Passion
I am an artist first and foremost. I love art and all that it brings to us as an expression of God’s love to his children. I am passionate about cultivating an atmosphere of corporate worship that draws people into the presence of God every time the church gathers.
Hobbies
Music isn’t a hobby, it’s a way of life!
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