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

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and singer in the Planetshakers 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

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, where he became part of Planetshakers Church 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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