Ant Hippsley
Bass Tutor
How long have you been at Nexus?
I studied at nexus 07-08 and have been staff here since September 2010.
What is your favourite part about working at Nexus?
Being part of a community that are constantly growing and developing, not just musically, but in seeing musicians become true worshippers of God. l also love walking with the students as they see more of God and his plans and purposes for there lives.
What is the one thing you would like to do before you die?
Sky Dive! I have planned to do it for ages, I think it's going to happen around February time next year... watch this space!
Sky Dive! I have planned to do it for ages, I think it's going to happen around February time next year... watch this space!
What is your major achievement to date?
I can think of a few practical thing's that I like to think are pretty good achievement's , but in truth the greatest achievement is following the calling God has placed on your life, rather than the path you would have chosen for yourself. This will always be the most fulfilling achievement!
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Gym, playing with the fever (a function band I’m in!), great films, great live music, also into a bit of light hunting and shooting ranges at the moment.
What are people surprised to learn about you?
That I'm an incredible dancer, honestly, even if I do rate myself, I'm seriously good!
If you could write a book, what would it be about?
Worship, something I'm very passionate about seeing develop. There are a lot of worship books out giving tips on leading worship in a church environment and providing a great foundation on biblical understanding's of worship. I would like to write a book on vision for worship greater than our own, seeing how people's expressions of worship developed throughout the bible and pursuing that model in our current worship writing and worship scene.
What is currently on your itunes playlist?
Israel Houghton ( Love God, Love People), Prodigy, Erykah Badu, Biffy Clyro , D' Angelo, Miles Davis, Deftones, Marcus Miller (Silver Rain), Jesus Culture.. looking at this list, this pretty much describes my taste in music!
In two sentences or less, how has your faith changed you?
Great question.. Through constantly getting to grips with God's vast Love for his people and myself, I have seen continual transformation and change in my own life which keeps me constantly pursuing a life of discipleship and pursuit of his heart. It's a joy to share this faith with the great people around me.
Gym, playing with the fever (a function band I’m in!), great films, great live music, also into a bit of light hunting and shooting ranges at the moment.
What are people surprised to learn about you?
That I'm an incredible dancer, honestly, even if I do rate myself, I'm seriously good!
If you could write a book, what would it be about?
Worship, something I'm very passionate about seeing develop. There are a lot of worship books out giving tips on leading worship in a church environment and providing a great foundation on biblical understanding's of worship. I would like to write a book on vision for worship greater than our own, seeing how people's expressions of worship developed throughout the bible and pursuing that model in our current worship writing and worship scene.
What is currently on your itunes playlist?
Israel Houghton ( Love God, Love People), Prodigy, Erykah Badu, Biffy Clyro , D' Angelo, Miles Davis, Deftones, Marcus Miller (Silver Rain), Jesus Culture.. looking at this list, this pretty much describes my taste in music!
In two sentences or less, how has your faith changed you?
Great question.. Through constantly getting to grips with God's vast Love for his people and myself, I have seen continual transformation and change in my own life which keeps me constantly pursuing a life of discipleship and pursuit of his heart. It's a joy to share this faith with the great people around me.
