BRAD HOOKS WORSHIP

As worship leader for Calvary Chapel Montebello and a touring worship artist, it is Brad Hooks’ honor and desire to lead God’s people into the throne of grace. His group is not a performance-oriented band but a worship-focused ministry team. Brad’s music is an outpouring of the heart birthed in the sacrificial work of the Son and the comforting life of the Spirit, and his highest joy is taking part in God’s Kingdom, joining with others to usher in the praises of the King.
A classically trained pianist and worship leader of 15 years, 27-year-old Brad Hooks was born in the southern-fried metropolis of Charlotte, NC. At age 12, his family moved to San Francisco where they planted a church and rehabilitation center in the city’s Tenderloin District, an area of town known mostly for drugs, prostitution and homelessness. Barely a teenager, Brad began leading worship for his family’s primarily homeless congregation, which soon became known as the Hot Dog Church due to its feeding program that served - you guessed it - hot dogs.
At age 15, with his baritone vocals and powerful piano, the wide-eyed, redheaded teenager initiated the award-winning band Caterfly, which toured during Brad's high school and college years. A versatile group, Caterfly both performed original songs as well as led worship for youth groups, church conventions, and multi-denominational gatherings. It was during this time that their song "Learn" became a local radio hit on San Francisco’s The Bridge 100.7FM.
Brad married and moved to Santa Barbara, where he was featured in Santa Barbara Magazine as "One To Watch" and began playing keys for 3-time world champion surfer and singer/songwriter Tom Curren, with whom he has toured Australia, South America and Europe. The next year, he and his wife relocated to Los Angeles. Here Brad once again partnered with his family in the starting of a new church and homeless foundation, both under the heading of West Coast Care. Brad continues expanding his music career - now composing and producing for other artists - while heralding worship as the forefront of his calling.
ACCOLADES:
“In a day and age where ‘cool’ Christian musicians are a dime a dozen, Brad’s heart, humility, music, and vision are refreshing and potent.”
-Britt Merrick, Senior Pastor, Reality Carpinteria
“Our worship leader, Brad Hooks, has been such a huge addition to our church family. We have tons of people who adore him and how the Lord uses him to lead people to worship. He is a full-time worship artist and he tours around the nation. We are blessed to have him lead our worship.”
-Bianca Juarez, Media Relations, Calvary Chapel Montebello
“Brad Hooks and his band have blessed our church services twice in the last year. Each time their blend of music and ministry has inspired our people to new heights in Worship. I highly recommend them to any church or ministry.”
-Chuck Musselwhite, Senior Pastor, The Village Chapel
“One of the truly gifted contemporary Christian artists in music ministry today. He is worship-focused, culturally relevant and Biblically faithful.”
-Dr. Mark L. Williams, Administrative Bishop, Church of God

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