did
they know they would have six children that God would consecrate with special
talents and become musicians and minister for God. Having six children they
could not afford to put them in lessons so all their faith was put in God.
As
they took their children to church and trained them up in the way they should
go, God began to honor their prayers and gave them a love for music-gospel
music! Not only did he give them a love for music, but He blessed them each
abundantly with the talents they would later need to fulfill His purpose for
their lives. He also placed deep within their hearts a calling and a desire to
share the gospel through songs and music.
The Benge Family brings to the stage five tremendous vocalists with a live band.
relying solely on an anointing straight from God. They have always endeavored to
do their best for God. The ministry of the Benge Family has grown and many doors
have been opened. What began as a family singing and playing in church would
lead to traveling to local churches and singing events and has now become a
national ministry.
While possessing individual identities and abilities, each member of the Benge
Family has communally committed to one purpose: getting souls saved by sharing
the gospel through song. As a result of their obedience and faithfulness the
blessings of God are visibly manifest in the ministry of the Benge Family. God
has performed many miracles within them and saved many souls through their
ministry.
The Benge Family offers a progressive sound that is rapidly becoming the norm in
today's growing arena of Gospel Music. The Benge Family is one of just a few
groups that are completely self-contained, in that they perform with a complete
"live" band.
Jeff Benge,
an exceptional lead guitarist in his own right, contributes to the band on stage
night after night. . Jeff also serves as road manager for the Benge Family, and
handles the business responsibilities of this new refreshing group. Jeff has
served as a minister for several years. He has a very powerful testimony
proclaiming where God has brought him from and what miracles God has done for
his family. He is recognized as an accomplished on-stage musician and also sings
harmony with his family. Coupled with his vast knowledge of the Bible, he makes
every song come alive with a meaningful message. Jeff's goal is to make the Word
of God come alive through a song.
Kathy
Benge sings with a
drive that helps in creating The Benge's incomparable sound. Kathy brings to the
stage a great big voice that has quickly found its place in the hearts of
listeners all across the country. While she contributes the majority of lead
vocals, she also adds her God given talent as a songwriter as well. Her first
experience as a singer came at the early age of four. Since then she has been
following her lifelong calling. As a child, Kathy faced many medical problems.
This has enabled her to create a very personal relationship with all her
audiences.
Jason Benge
- "The lead male vocalist of the Benge family is quickly becoming a favorite to
the old as well as the young. . He too began his musical interest at an
extremely early age. Jason's God given ability to drive the instrumental portion
of the Benge Family as well as deliver a song with soul and heart is truly
remarkable. His skill and love for the music God has called him into, allows him
to put his heart into each performance.