Marco Barrientos

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Marco Barrientos
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Background information
Born (1963-06-28) 28 June 1963 (age 61)
Mexico City, Mexico
Genres Contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Musician, author, pastor, speaker, teacher
InstrumentVocals
Years active1985–present
LabelsAliento Music Group http://www.aliento.com
Website http://marcobarrientos.com/

Marco Antonio Barrientos Zumpano, known as Marco Barrientos (born June 28, 1963) is an Evangelical Christian musician, pastor, [1] author, [2] teacher, [3] and speaker known for combining practical biblical principles with the flow of prophetic songs. [4]

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Barrientos has an extensive discography, and is best known for his productions "Sin Reservas", "Es Hora de Adorarle", "Transformados", and "Ilumina". [5]

He has been nominated for the Arpa Awards in many times and Latin Grammy Awards three times, [6] for Best Christian Album for his productions "Viento + Fuego" in 2005, [7] "Transformados" in 2011, [8] and "Amanece" in 2015. [9]

Early life and education

Barrientos was born in Mexico. He graduated from Christ for the Nations Bible Institute in 1985. [10]

Ministry

Since his graduation, he has been in full-time ministry, beginning as associate pastor of "Amistad Cristiana" in Mexico City. [11] He remained there for 13 years, and then he founded the ministry "Amistad Cristiana Internacional" and the music label "Aliento Producciones", in which he is president. [12]

Barrientos has 30 recordings of praise and worship. [13]

He is also the director and host of "Avívanos", (Revive us) an annual worship conference part of Amistad Cristiana Internacional, Inc. [14]

Discography

Albums:

Singles & EPs:

Bibliography

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  16. Barrientos, Marco (February 6, 2004). Muestrame Tu Gloria with CD (Audio) / Show Me Your Glory. Charisma Media. ISBN   978-0-88419-994-6.
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  19. Barrientos, Marco (2008). Cree Todo Es Posible (in Spanish). Casa Creación. ISBN   978-1-59979-141-8.