Joe Prainito was born in Trenton, Michigan on March 14, 1977 along side his twin brother (sidekick) Matt. His Mom and Dad prayed and heeded the call from God to move to California when he was two years old, which is where Joe resides with his own family today. Joe remembers watching his Mom and Dad reading their Bibles every night, and ministering through music.
Joe’s public ministry began at the ripe age of fifteen when he auditioned and secured a bass guitar position in a band by the name of “Wickeds End”. Joe went on to play with other such bands as the Glenn Rowlands Band, Fish Tribe, and eventually joined “Redline” which signed to Freedom Records in Nashville, Tn. shortly thereafter. Joe was given the opportunity to meet and sit under some of his favorite musicians including Carman, and some of the members of Petra; learning that there is no room for compromise when ministering the Gospel of Christ.
Joe attended Victory Leadership Institute in Nashville, TN. where he found a deeper desire to minister to those who sit in the streets, as well as the pews. Joe continued to Play the Bass guitar in Redline, but couldn't deny hearing the Lord calling him away to a ministry of another kind. Joe resigned his position as Bassist of Redline, and moved back to California at the age of twenty one to fill a youth Pastor position. Joe continued to play his bass guitar leading worship along side his brother Matt in a band by the name of “Pullstring” and later began leading worship. But still Joe found his desire continuing to grow to minister the Word of God.
was always asked to return, the Lord had grace on this young guy”.Joe continues to minister with Hospice today at the age of thirty-four, and believes that the Lord still has great plans for his life to spread the word of God throughout the world.
Joe Prainito currently holds a Bachelors Degree in Theology. Joe is an Author and Christian Speaker who publishes audio devotionals which can be downloaded for free on iTunes by searching for "Joe Prainito Audio Devotional", and while your on iTunes, download Joe's iPhone app for free.. Joe Prainito is the author of "Living and Dying Without Regret' and "Climbing the End of Your Rope". Joe's New book "Identity" will be released in the summer of 2012.
Joe Prainito resides in Riverside California
At the age of twenty four Joe was given the opportunity to step into full time ministry. Joe accepted a position at a local Hospice in Riverside, Ca which is where he is today. Joe states “There was some opposition when I first stepping into the Hospice Pastoral position because of my age, but as soon as I began to minister to the patients, and families I
Joe’s public ministry began at the ripe age of fifteen when he auditioned and secured a bass guitar position in a band by the name of “Wickeds End”. Joe went on to play with other such bands as the Glenn Rowlands Band, Fish Tribe, and eventually joined “Redline” which signed to Freedom Records in Nashville, Tn. shortly thereafter. Joe was given the opportunity to meet and sit under some of his favorite musicians including Carman, and some of the members of Petra; learning that there is no room for compromise when ministering the Gospel of Christ.
