Band Members: Michael Gungor, Lisa Gungor, Brad Waller, Michael Rossback, Brad Nyght

That Michael Gungor grew up to become a worship leader is hardly surprising, considering that he grew up as a pastor’s son in Wisconsin and demonstrated an aptitude for music from an early age. And while still a student at Western Michigan University—following a stopover at the University of North Texas—he found himself leading worship at a sizable Michigan congregation. Music degree in hand, he continued to perform that role for another six years, eventually touring arenas as a worship leader before looking for a fresh start in Denver.“Leading worship was getting to the point where it kind of felt like a job,” Gungor admits. “And I never want my music and my ministry to be a job, primarily. I want it to be my life."