Michael Rudy Nikkerud (born, 13 March 1983), known professionally as Rudy Nikkerud, is an Australian

Pentecostal Pentecostalism or classical Pentecostalism is a Protestant Charismatic Christian movement

worship leader Contemporary worship is a form of Christian worship that emerged within Western evangelical Protestantism in the 20th century. It was originally confined to the charismatic movement, but is now found in a wide range of churches, including many ...

and singer in the

Planetshakers Planetshakers is a contemporary worship music band, a central part of Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia. With over 30 albums, the band toured annually to the US, UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealan ...

band.

Biography

Rudy Nikkerud studied music and earned a BA from the University of

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, Australia. At 16, Rudy dedicated his life to serving Jesus after a life-changing encounter with God at a Planetshakers conference. Later he moved to

Melbourne Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a met ...

, where he became part of

Planetshakers Church Planetshakers Church is an evangelical Christian Pentecostal megachurch adult and youth movement based in Melbourne, Australia, with several church campuses around the world. The church is also known for its contemporary worship music, with ...

at its inception. Rudy currently serves as a pastor in the ''Planetshakers Church'' and is also a worship leader of the ''Planetshakers'' band.

Personal life

Rudy Nikkerud married Chelsi on 1 November 2010 and together they have a daughter named Aria Lorraine.

Discography

As featured artist

* 2018: ''I Am Loved'' – Sound of Praise (feat. Rudy Nikerrud).

References

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