The music and ministry of Shannon Bunch is based in-house. He and Melissa do everything from booking to radio promotions themselves in their Gallatin, TN home and office. While there is a lot to do, Shannon has great support from his wife; and he says that it is more cost effective, making them better stewards of what God has given them.

"We've come up short many times, I know," said Shannon. "But we've done our best to be faithful to God; and he has provided in such a wonderful way."

Shannon's latest recording is called Always A Song and features "It All Starts With a Song" , "One Day My Day Will Come" and  "The Harvest Is Ripe" as radio singles. He is on the verge of releasing a brand new project - Take Me There - that should be out this month. Shannon's new release will be on Sanctuary Records, a division of Chapel Valley Studios.

Be on the lookout for the ministry of Shannon Bunch - It's growing every day. To learn more, visit shannonbunch.com.

By: Leslie Wilson 

From the time that he began singing at the age of 3, it was clear that Shannon Bunch had talent. A year later, more signs of talent emerged, as he began playing the piano. Growing up in Barourville, KY, gospel music was always a part of Shannon's life. But it didn't take long for it to become his dream to one day be able to stand on stage and share his music with the world.

In 1995, Jim Glass, owner and manager of the Telestials, invited Shannon to be their pianist, a position which he readily accepted. However, during that time Shannon was struggling with a private battle, a sickness that had plagued him for almost two years at that point.

Shannon was diagnosed with clinical depression in 1994, but it would be two years later, when Shannon cried out to God - in the back lounge of a Silver Eagle bus - that he could go no further unless there was divine intervention. At that point, the Lord began a healing process that would not only restore Shannon and bring deliverance from the depression that he had suffered, but God also spoke to Shannon to begin preaching the Word.

Things began to change for Shannon when he realized that it is not up to us to hang onto God. "It's God holding on to us," said Shannon. "Too many times we make it all about us having to hold on to God for dear life - like God's going to let us down, or move without us. That's not it at all. He's always there, holding on to us so we don't have to struggle with those feelings.

Today, Shannon Bunch has a wonderful ministry that includes not only singing gospel music and preaching, but also supporting a missions work in Venencia, Mexico, Shannon and his wife Melissa work tirelessly to promote the music Shannon has chosen to share with the world; and his work is being openly rewarded.

"I'll go anywhere I'm asked," said Shannon."My focus is on encouragement, healing and restoration. Of course, I'm always excited to see someone come forward for salvation, because there's no greater thrill than seeing someone give his or her heart to the Lord.

But I think I went through my struggle with depression in order to minister to others who may be dealing with that or their own struggle of some other kind...[all those] who need to hear that there is hope and Healing through Jesus."

Shannon said that it was a hard thing to share his testimony for the first time, but it's truly what God had planned for his life work. "When I began singing, God spoke to me one day during a concert and said for me to share my story about the depression. I didn't want to. I had never been to that church before, didn't know those people and really didn't want to share my story.

But I did, and it was incredible what happened. My testimony has now become a staple of my ministry."