Adam grew up in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. He is a husband to his beautiful wife Benita and father of four amazing daughters Madison, Baylee, Morgan and Alexys, and one Son-in-Law, Brian, who is married to Madison.
Adam began music ministry in his home church at age 16, as part of the worship team. At the age of 19 Adam felt a tug in his heart for full-time music ministry, and with that stepped out on faith with the pursuit of God in mind. Since then his ministry travels have taken him to England, Holland, France, Japan, Belgium, Wales, Scotland and Australia and throughout the United States. He has had the opportunity to share the stage with several well-known artists, actors & ministers such as, Israel Houghton, Ricardo Sanchez, Mac Powell, Jason Crabb, CeCe Winans, T.D. Jakes, Tyler Perry and others.
In 2004 he won first place in the “Arizona Christian Music Showcase” vocal competition. In 2008 his journey brought him to Free Chapel in Orange County, CA, with Jentezen Franklin where he became the Worship Pastor. In 2009, Adam was featured on the Free Chapel CD “Power of the Cross” singing the song “A Thousand Miles”, and most recently the 3rd Free Chapel CD titled – ECHO that was recorded in 2011 at the Forward Youth Conference in front of 12,000+ students. In February of 2011 Adam released his debut EP New Horizon. As one of the writers of the song “Jesus At the Center” an 18yr old prophesy spoken over Adam’s life was fulfilled declaring that Adam’s music would one day be heard around the world. This song has been recorded on over 25 different CD projects, in multiple languages and is being sung in worship services around the world on a weekly basis. In 2012 Adam was featured on Israel Houghton’s Cd “Jesus At The Center” singing the song “Speechless”. He has had the privilege of singing multiple times on TBN’s National “Praise the Lord” program, which syndicates in 100’s of countries around the world and has also been seen hosting on JCTV’s (Juice TV) TOP3 program.
In November of 2013 once again Adam’s heart was stirred. He took the leap of faith into Full Time travel ministry with a strong desire to pour into churches & worship teams around the world through preaching, leading worship and mentorship training. He has a genuine heart for the local church. Adam has said, “If I can help raise the bar of worship in a church, by encouraging/mentoring their team, I know it will produce fruit in the congregation which will lead to the community. Where there are God encounters, there is life changing moments”.
It is Adam’s heart to bring the message of Grace & Freedom and an understanding of purpose by lifting up the name of Jesus. Jesus said, “If I be lifted up, I would draw all men unto me”.
A Few Notable Songs written/co-written by Adam Ranney:
Jesus At The Center - Israel Houghton’s “Jesus At The Center” CD
Free Chapel’s “ECHO” CD
Darlene Zschech’s Cd “Revealing Jesus”
Speechless - Israel Houghton’s “Jesus At The Center” CD & Free Chapel’s “ECHO” CD
Light The Way (feat. Israel Houghton) – James Fortune’s CD “Live Through it”
A Thousand Miles (feat. Adam Ranney) – Free Chapel’s “Power of the Cross” CD
Be on the lookout for new music. Adam is excited for his new live recording that is coming in the spring of 2016, and releasing later that year. He has been collaborating with several great artists and songwriters not only for his project but for other artist’s projects as well and is beyond excited about the music that is coming soon!