Bio | Benjamin Shafer
For over 20 years, Benjamin Shafer has dedicated his life to playing, creating, writing, and performing music. More than just an artist, his deepest goal is to provide a vibrant avenue for people across the world to worship Jesus through a new song God has placed on his heart.
The Journey of Faith and Music
Growing up as a preacher's kid in rural Nebraska, Ben felt drawn to ministry from an early age. This calling led him to become a prominent figure in the Nebraska Christian music scene:
2000–2004: Involved with the Christian band "Twelve Pearls" based in Kearney, NE.
2004–2005: Formed the dynamic Christian band "Tenth Hour Calling," releasing three albums and writing numerous songs.
Today, Ben continues his musical career with a heart set on helping people realize the depth, greatness, and width of God's love. He strives to offer professional, entertaining performances that are also life-changing and inspire faith.
Mentorship and the 402 Arts Collective
Beyond his own creative expression, Ben's true passion is serving and mentoring the next generation of worship leaders and artists. This conviction led him to found The 402 Arts Collective.
The 402 Arts Collective is a non-profit network of servant artists dedicated and passionate about impacting culture through creative expression and art, specifically through education, mentoring, and performance.
Musical Style
Ben's musical influences are an eclectic mix, drawing from:
Rock
Jazz
Classical
Gospel
Folk
This unique blend of mainstream and distinct music, solidified by his technical prowess, seeks to satisfy the musical tastes of a broad audience.
True Delight: Family
Before the music, the art, the songs, and the ministry, Ben's clear priority and true delight is his family: his wife Lindsay and their three sons, Malachi, Titus, and Moses. He cherishes lazy days at home playing Legos and Matchbox cars on the living room floor with his boys, and enjoys "date night" with Lindsay whenever life allows.