Biography

Alex Donnell

Stung by a bumble bee, shoving his hand through a glass door and getting stuck in a tree; all this before the age of 5! It was time for the family to leave Terra Haute, Indiana and move to Independence Missouri. After serving in the Army, he came back home to Independence. Though saved at the age of 8, it was an experience at the age of 24 that changed his life. He met someone that had something real, something he wanted. After meeting with that man Alex knew what was missing, a personal love relationship with Jesus. He was forever changed that night. He began writing numerous songs about the Christian walk. His love of music became a driving passion when his sister married the late Gary Driskell, a Dove award singer/song writer in Nashville. For years Alex would write music and ask for Gary’s feedback. 7 years later and lots of hard work, it happened! Gary told him, “You’re finally ready to go”. Alex’s song writing is introspective and challenges the apathy in our lives today. He has a passion to see those that once walked with God to be restored to the Lover of their souls. Alex is married to his beautiful wife Tandi and they have 5 children in their blended family; Tyler, Rachael, Katelyn, Jacob, and Kaylee.

Bob Gillett

Born July 16th in Chicago, his family moved to Tomahawk Wisconsin where he spent his childhood. In his words, “It’s the best place in the world with its beautiful trees and crystal clear lakes”. He moved to Kansas City at the age of 14. Bob was involved in music throughout his teen years and met his wife Angela during a singing competition while she was still in high school. They were later married, but he was still involved in the world of drugs. Like many young marriages, his wife had had enough and kicked him out. Desperate to save his marriage he visited the preacher of the new church his wife was going to. On that following Wednesday night he accepted Jesus into his heart. He immediately realized, “Jesus is the best high he ever had”! Bob & Angela have two great kids, Marty and Morgan. They both have a flair for acting and have been in several local plays. Marty is also a Magician with quite a following. Bob’s hobbies include varied sports and music activities and let s not forget his passion for watching the local hockey team play in Kansas City. In 2008, Bob co-founded the band Whosoever Will with Alex Donnell. He feels the band’s sound is like nothing that’s out there today. The harmonies they are able to create are rare in today’s music. He’s excited about the future and is hanging on for the ride!

James Butcher

Born in Kansas City, James spent his teen years in the gym where he had a passion for amateur boxing. As a teen, he placed 2nd in the Golden Gloves competition in Kansas City. He would attend church off and on throughout his teen years. While still a teenager, his mother passed away. What followed would change his life forever. He had a vision where Jesus showed up and James fell dead on the ground. It was that night he accepted Jesus as his Savior. He was so radically changed, he spent his own money to attend a Christian high school his junior and senior years. His other passion was music, and was deeply rooted in the hip hop culture. As a Christian he broadens to other styles and was the drummer for the hard rock band, Providence. The climax for the band was opening for Kutless. Not only has he played drums for 12 years, but enjoys playing the Guitar and Bass. The single biggest influence in his life is his wonderful wife, Rebecca. They have three children, Elias, Ezekiel, and Edah. They have a desire to ministry together have a heart to help young people find purpose for their life.