Personalitites

ANDY SAVAGE

Andy Savage spends his days “making God make sense” to young adults. As the primary speaker of The Loop Memphis, a weekly single adult Bible study and ministry of Highpoint Church, he specializes in making Biblical truths relevant. His energetic personality combined with his gift for applying Scripture in a creative context make him one of the most sought-after speakers for youth, college and young adult crowd. Andy resides in Memphis, TN with his wife Amanda and two sons Drew and Cooper. His hobbies include: culinary arts, guitar and all things coffee.

As the founder of The Loop in Memphis which has served as the model for the Loop Nashville, Andy was invited to help launch The Loop Nashville. Andy is the primary speaker guy at The Loop Nashville. To contact Andy email him at andy@andysavage.net

THE LOOP BAND:
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Thomas Becker,a native of Nashville has played guitar for over a decade with various bands and artists in the Nashville area. Since Graduating from MTSU in December of 2003 with a degree the recording industry, Thomas has been working as a booking agent for the Alliance Agency in Hendersonville, TN, booking shows for major Gospel artist including: Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond & CeCe Winans. Thomas joined The Loop Nashville Band in April of 2005."The Loop is a blessing to me and I am thankful to be apart of what God is doing there."

Matt Benge is a native of Alabama and comes to Nashville by way of San Antonio, TX where he served in positions of worship leading, teaching, and student ministry. Matt is now a worship band guy at Our Savior Lutheran Church and part-time music teacher at the church’s academy. Matt is married to Cassie and they have one child, Trent (2). Matt has a heart for the ministry of the Loop and is blessed to have been a part of it since August of 2004.

Music influences: James Taylor, Pierce Pettis, Chris Tomlin, Larry Norman, Michael W. Smith, and Adam Cunningham
Favorite Sports teams: Auburn Football, San Antonio Spurs Basketball
Favorite TV shows: King of the Hill, Law and Order, and Monk

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Ben Weaver moved to Nashville in the summer of 2000 to pursue a music career. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Northern Illinois University in 1998. He heard about the Loop ministry through his friend Andy Dinges, who was playing bass on the worship team at the time, and later joined the band playing drums for the Loop in October 2005.

Ben feels fortunate to have played with various worship leaders, like Adam Cunningham, Dave Tillman, and Doug Pierce. In addition, the level of musicianship from the other band members is bar-none. He feels grateful to have the opportunity to help minister in some way each Monday night with the band and volunteer team.

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