Faithbridge

Michael Rafferty serves as worship leader at Covenant UMC in The Woodlands, and regularly leads worship for Faithbridge Young Adults and at special events. He hopes that the people he leads in worship will genuinely experience the life and joy from pouring oneself out to God. Michael is a Young Life leader, private music instructor, and has a passion for loving God's people in Haiti. Michael enjoys playing sports, spending time with old and new friends, and cheering for his Dallas-hometown teams.

Jamey Bryant loves to facilitate worship that moves us into deeper relationship with the Lord and with one another. His desire is that we would ultimately be changed as we encounter and respond to our incomparable God together. Jamey currently lives in College Station with his wife and two daughters, and he absolutely loves being outnumbered in a house full of girls. He serves as one of the college pastors at Grace Bible Church, a university/family church near the Texas A&M campus. Jamey is a regular guest worship leader at Faithbridge.

John Sherrill has been passionate about pointing people to Jesus since his early days in college. John, for years, has been traveling the nation, leading worship and teaching for different student ministries, conferences, camps and churches. Some of the highlights of John’s ministry have been leading worship at Breakaway (Texas A&M) for three years; forming a student camp called 220 (based on Galatians 2:20); signing an exclusive songwriting deal with Integrity Music, recording many CD’s; as well as pastoring, consulting, and being on staff for a few different churches. John’s heart is to see people connect with Jesus, experience and encounter the glory of the presence of God, and be challenged by the greatness of who God is!

Pastor. Worship Leader. Songwriter. Communicator. Connector. Visionary. Husband. Dad. Son. Brother.

You can find John’s music on itunes.

As the daughter of two musicians, Brooke grew up singing on church, school and theatre stages. Her love for worship began at an early age singing on stage with her parents and blossomed during her time at Lee University singing with the national group, Voices. Currently she leads worship at churches around Texas and the southeast, but calls Christ Church Fort Worth home. Brooke is also passionate about arts education and coaching young vocalists. Brooke is a newlywed. In her spare time she enjoys fashion, blogging and cooking.

Donna Stuart is a popular singer/songwriter who performs at various venues around the state. Donna prays for her music to encourage young women to trust Jesus, to believe in His love and to receive the freedom, forgiveness and grace that He offers. Donna’s husband Ben is the director of Breakaway Ministries, a Bible study at Texas A&M University that draws thousands of students each week. Donna and Ben have one child and live in College Station, Texas.

Matthew and Lizi Bailey live in Georgia and lead worship at various places. They have five children, who are incredible gifts from God. They love to make music and write songs about God, life, beauty, purpose, etc… Matthew and Lizi love to lead people to worship God and express their love to Him through songs, and love to live in community with others, experiencing this journey called life together. Their hope is that their songs help you to worship the Creator, maybe brighten your day, or make you think about something you haven’t thought about before. Matthew and Lizi have released one CD and two EPs. 

There's a common thread in Jimmy Needham's music. All of the facets of his personal life keep leading him to an expanding view of Christ. In all of these things, and in every way he attempts to navigate life, his only satisfaction—the only true answers—are found in Christ. He understands obedience as more than simply not doing bad things, but running to God to drink deeply in Him so that he doesn't want to run to any other source.

Colin Bates has been leading worship at various churches in the Houston area for 8 years and is incredibly grateful for God's calling on his life into ministry. When he is not leading worship, Colin enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife, Dayna. Colin currently lives in College Station, TX where he is on staff at Grace Bible Church

When Derek Guynes is not leading worship at Faithbridge, he also serves as worship pastor at Living Church in Mansfield, TX, a church plant launched in October 2010.  He grew up in Aurora, CO, the son of a music pastor. He has played different instruments on various live recordings, and released his first CD, "Matchless" in early 2011.