Rev. Gaius Ponto was born in Cape Town, South Africa where he completed all of his primary and secondary schooling. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, as well as minors in both Theology and Church Music from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. As an undergraduate he sang with the renowned vocal ensemble, The Lee Singers with whom he traveled across The United States. As a vocalist, he has been on musical tours in South Africa, The Philippines and Japan. His professional interests include church music and music education. As a church musician, he aims to glorify God with excellence in worship. As an educator, he aims to make a permanent, and impactful deposit into every life that he is able to touch. He has committed himself to the calling of servant leadership and continues to seek the heart of God through worship studies. Gaius is a highly skilled Vocalist and Multi-Instrumentalist. He currently resides in Canada with his beautiful wife Leigh-Ann, and serves as the Music Director of Praise Cathedral Worship Center.