“I sing because the world needs Jesus” pretty much sums up the reason behind the music of Paul Gibbs. Drawing on his experience of over 30 years in music, his smooth vocal style and simple yet moving melodies and arrangements reflects his love for the Lord and the gift he’s been given and desires to share with others.

He played the world’s music over the years, and though his belief in God was there, Gibbs didn’t actively practice his faith. He married Wanda in 1983, and their daughter Jessica was born in 1985. “That was a major turning point for me”, he remembers. “Becoming a father meant it was time to get serious about life, to take responsibility for this new life that God had given us.” Though he and Wanda had only occasionally attended church, over the next few years they began attending more regularly. “I wanted Jessica to have what I had – exposure to the Lord through church and Sunday school”, he says. And when Scott was born 4 years later, the family was attending on a regular basis. His song, “He’s Watching Over Me” was written about God’s care over Jessica and Scott. He later wrote, “You’re Never Alone”, also for his kids, as a message that Jesus is always with them, and all of us.

In the early 90’s Gibbs gave up the secular music scene and started writing, recording and singing music for God. “It was a gradual, but definite, change”, he relates. “My faith in God was slowly but surely coming to the surface again, as God called me to use my music for Him. And at the same time, I’m learning that my security is in God, who will never leave us or forsake us.” He started Serenity Ministries, later combining the names Jessica and Scott and changing the ministry to Jesscott Music Ministries.

His albums reflect his varied musical tastes, from rock, country rock, pop and easy listening. His musical influences range from the Beatles and BTO to the Bee Gees, and from Bobby Vinton to Barry Manilow. Throw in the Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Paul Baloche and well, you get the idea. “I played everything from hard rock, country rock, disco and easy listening over the years”, he says. “So my Christian music has the same range of styles. I’d like to think that there’s something for everyone on each of the CDs I record”.

Though he’s struggled at different times with which direction to go with his music ministry and how best to use it for the Lord, one thing remains clear – he wants to share his music with the world. “I know that God has had His hand on me, and my family, from the beginning. He’s the power behind anything good and worthwhile that I’ve accomplished. I can’t make it without Him, and I want the world to know the He’s the Way – the only Way. And we need Him now more than ever.” Paul’s songs, whether written by him or others, all contain the messages of hope, faith, and salvation that are found in Jesus.

God has opened doors for Paul to perform at churches from Maine to Florida, and he led worship at the National Biennial Convention for the ABC-USA in Denver, CO in 2005. Through the technology of TV and internet, God has expanded his territory around the world. His song, “It’s Not Goodbye”, a song of hope inspired by his mother’s passing, has been used in Christian hospice programs including one such program in Isle Of Man, Ireland. He has appeared on television in upstate NY and in Jamaica. For 11 years he also hosted “The Jesscott Music Hour”, a 60-minute Christian music radio program which aired in several Christian stations in upstate NY and was podcast on his website. His newsletter, videos and music can be found at his website, www.jesscottmusic.com., and the ministry also has sites on MySpace.com, YouTube.com and Facebook.com. For booking, contact Fairview Lane Promotions at 518-747-8601 or info@jesscottmusic.com.