Bryan Moyer Suderman combines his love of God, passion for the church, and delight in singing with all ages with a fascination for folk music traditions from around the world. He sets biblical stories and themes to music in a singable way for "small and tall" alike, with catchy tunes, a variety of instruments, and a spirit that invites you to join in.

Bryan has years of experience performing and inspiring people to sing, whether gathered in a church basement with children and families, singing for peace on Parliament Hill, or leading 7,000 worshippers at the recent Mennonite World Conference Assembly in Zimbabwe. Audiences respond to the warmth of his voice, the contagious nature of his songs, and his signature interactive style of singing and song leading.

Since the release of the album God's Love is for everybody in November 2002, Bryan's "songs for small and tall" have become favourites with families and churches across North America and beyond, and have been used in congregations, camps, schools, ecumenical worship services, conferences, seminary courses, Vacation Bible School curriculum... not to mention being played over and over again in cars and homes!

In addition to the album God's Love is for everybody, Bryan's recording credits include albums with Huellas and Licanantay (two Latin American folkloric music groups), participation in various recordings of worship music, as well as having contributed to two CDs recently released by Mennonite Central Committee to support those impacted by HIV/AIDS in Africa (To Such as These: Songs and Lullabies for Children of the World and The Light Shines: Songs and Carols for the Christmas Season). Bryan also provided some back-up vocals for the recent album by children's entertainer Bob King (best known as the writer of the song Sandwiches are Beautiful). Most recently, Bryan served as producer of Songs from Africa 2003, a CD recording of the Mennonite World Conference International Choir, of which he was a member.

Bryan is a former youth pastor, teacher, and overseas mission worker, who holds degrees in Theology, History, and Education. Born in Winnipeg and having lived in 6 countries and 3 Canadian provinces, Bryan has a keen sense of being part of the worldwide family of God, participating together in what he likes to call "God's great global sing-along."

Bryan lives with his wife and son in a 150 year old farmhouse at a place called Willowgrove, near Stouffville, Ontario (just north of Toronto). They attend Community Mennonite Church of Stouffville. Bryan says hi to sheep, cows, chickens, goats, pigs, and a donkey every day before eating breakfast and making music.

Photo courtesy of Mennonite Church Canada.