Adult Contemporary

The group Soul Purpose was founded in 2010.  They released their studio album Rearview Mirror, produced by Larry Gann, of Awestruck Studios, in 2014.  This was followed by the release of the 7 track worship EP, Elevate, in 2017.  The first two releases from that project reached number 1 on Christian Radio Charts. In June of 2021 the album Begin Again was released with three of its singles receiving international airplay on Christian radio.

“A message of Hope wrapped in an Acoustic Rock package” characterizes the sound and purpose of 9thHour. This Kansas City area based Adult Contemporary Christian Rock/Worship group has been performing at community events, concert venues, coffee houses, churches and festivals throughout the Midwest since 2004.

With dynamic vocals and a solid guitar driven sound, 9thHour delivers a positive and faith-based message through thought provoking lyrics and inspired songwriting.

Chris McQuistion is a CCM artist and worship pastor in Christiansburg, Virginia. His passion is to help reach people in need of the gospel, and to help others find hope and a purpose in Jesus, specifically those who he cannot reach during a Sunday morning service. Chris is also a big advocate for anxiety prevention through his first EP, Thank You God, which was written after a time where he suffered a traumatic brain injury in college sports, leaving him with a struggle and a reason to exist in this world.

Jeff Arrandale is an Iowa-based Christian singer/songwriter. He’s been ‘connecting people to Christ through music’ since the mid-1990’s. In addition to leading worship at his home church for 18 years, he and his band have regularly performed at churches, fairs, concerts, festivals, and other venues in the Midwest. He’s also led worship bands on trips to Brazil, Canada, and SE Asia.

Godspell is a musical structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew. Bridge Street Theatre performed the show at the Legion in Smithville over the Easter Holiday weekend. The cast would like to perform selected numbers from the show.

We are a christian rock band based out of Iowa and Missouri. Several years ago God brought us together as musicians from across the region. We want to use our gifts to magnify and honor Him. We have facebook and Instagram accounts that provide information about who we are.

Ken Gober is a contemporary Christian singer-songwriter making music that is soulful, warm, and powerful. He is an artist with a true gift for expressing God’s love through his music.

We are located out of Western Pennsylvania and have been sharing the gospel through music for 11 years now. We have a heart to see the body of Christ unified through music and mission. We want to see people come to the feet of Jesus and be restored and empowered. We want to share our stories through music to unite the body of Christ and encourage others in the love that Christ has.

Grace Community Church is the anchor and primary sponsor for Nehemiah Festival. Senior Pastor George Lakatos will deliver a Nehemiah inspired message during our Sunday morning worship service and the GCC Worship team will be leading worship in song.

Growing Faith, Relevant Ministries, Authentic Worship, Caring Community and Evangelistic Passion are the primary missions of the body of believers at Grace Community Church. Gather with us as we exalt the Creator of the Universe and celebrate our common bond under the banner of Jesus Christ

Erskin Anavitarte is a Texas-born Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, Adoption Advocate, and music Co-Producer. He connects with people through his energetic personality, musical artistry and lyrical truth. Whether across the country or around the world, Erskin’s focus is to strengthen ministries, engage the culture and create impactful art.