Agnus Dei is a dynamic, energetic, 8 piece Catholic Praise and Worship band that brings a cutting edge sound of contemporary worship to the Catholic Church.  Founded by youth and family minister Dave Kinsman, Agnus Dei inspires and challenges others to live as His Creation, reflecting glory back to God.

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. What helps us journey to that summit and embrace the fullness and beauty of our faith?  Worshipping our God.  Drawing near to Him.  Seeking Him.  Knowing Him.  Agnus Dei desires to draw others into a deeper relationship with the Creator through His music.

The Band

Dave Kinsman is from Pierre, South Dakota.  He is lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and founder of Agnus Dei.  Dave has submerged himself in full-time ministry within and for the Catholic Church.  He has served well over 15 years as a youth minister and most recently, as Director of Catholic Life Outreach – a three-fold comprehensive, evangelistic ministry to youth, families and adults.  Rooted within the Diocese of Eastern South Dakota and especially through two Catholic parishes, Dave has reached thousands upon thousands of people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through conferences, camps, retreats, parish missions, youth events and much more.  Dave has traveled extensively as front man and guitarist, has offered workshops and seminars on worship, and has become highly sought after for countless conferences and festivals.  Agnus Dei was formed through a calling the Lord put on Dave’s heart to bring cutting edge worship to the Catholic Church.

Dawn Kinsman is from Pierre, South Dakota and married to Dave.  They have four young boys.  Dawn and Dave have led worship in parishes and at varying events for more than a decade, having always shared this musical journey.  Presently, she is lead vocalist for Agnus Dei as well as a solo Contemporary Christian recording artist.  Dawn has received numerous industry accolades including nominations by the United Catholic Music and Video Association for new artist of the year, artist of the year and female artist of the year, 2000.  She placed in the top ten in her category in the national competition at the Christian Artist’s Seminar in the Rockies in 1999.  Dawn has shared her music and ministry across the U.S., in Nova Scotia, Canada, in Northern Germany, and in Italy at World Youth Day 2000.  Twice she has appeared on EWTN’s Life on the Rock with Jeff Cavins.  Welcomed by massive crowds at festivals, conferences and concert events, Dawn’s great gift is her humility and her desire not to be a “star” sort of person.  Her incredible energy, enthusiasm and depth of worship are absolutely contagious.  Her album, “True Presence”, a limited edition EP, was released in 2000 to an overwhelmingly positive response. 

Dan Lindhom is from Milbank, South Dakota and is lead keyboardist for Agnus Dei.  He is owner of and engineer for Audioplex Productions in Milbank as well as master engineer at Depot Productions in Mobridge, South Dakota.  He is keyboardist for a praise and worship group in his home church and feels a real call on his life to play keyboards in a way that draws people closer to God.  Dan is a seasoned musician, producer and sound engineer.  Having spent many years learning the intricacies of studio recording and mastering, Dan’s gifts are great and varied.  He cites Andrae Crouch, Michael W. Smith, Fred Hammond, Brian Oliver and Rory Hoffman as his favorite keyboard influences.

Rory Hoffman is from Lemmon, South Dakota.  In live concert settings, Rory is lead guitarist for the band.  In the studio, he is primary arranger of Agnus Dei material and continually draws from his astounding ability to play sixteen different instruments. Having mastered all of them, Rory is a true genius!  Rory is also Grand Champion of the 25^th Annual Christian Artist’s Seminar in the Rockies Instrumental competition.  He has extensive background in a great many musical styles and genres.  Rory and his family travel together in music ministry in addition to Rory’s having a solo recording career.  His debut album, “Blind Faith in Hymn” was released in 2000.  The album is an instrumental collection of new and contemporary – even wonderfully surprising – arrangements of traditional hymns.  

Doug Rezac is from Aberdeen, South Dakota and is Agnus Dei’s drummer and percussionist.  Doug’s greatest influences are his daughters, Amie and JoAnna and wife Ly (Lee).  He has a very extensive music history, having been on the road with a number of bands as guitarist and drummer.  Mark Cranney of Jethro Tull, Gino Vanelli and Eric Clapton are only a few of Doug’s many musical influences.  He is presently in his 18^th year as percussion manager at Taylor Music in Aberdeen.  In that capacity, Doug has instructed countless percussion and drumming workshops in a variety of settings.  Though he has spent much time as a studio drummer, Doug much prefers live settings so that he can see the emotion of the people and help bring them to a place of truly knowing Christ. 

Tim Gross is from Spearfish, South Dakota and is bassist for the band.  Tim’s bass playing began seriously in 1977 as he entered college and met all kinds of musicians and music majors with a variety of taste and music backgrounds.  About that time, Tim and Doug Rezac became great friends and worked together professionally for two decades, playing in various bands and honing their already incredible rhythm section skills.  Tim converted to the Catholic Church in 1986 through a dynamic priest, met the Kinsman’s – also members of the parish, and the rest, as they say, is history. 

Michelle Kindle is originally from Pierre, South Dakota and is currently a double major in music and elementary education at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.   She is a back up singer for Agnus Dei and has contributed her considerable vocal and piano gifts to leading worship in several parishes.  She is currently on staff at a Bismarck Church as Choral Director in addition to traveling with Agnus Dei.    

Angie Iverson is from Pierre and is also a back up singer for the band.  She is presently pursuing a degree in Spanish from South Dakota State University.  Coming from a bi-cultural family, it is her passion to minister to the Hispanic community.  Angie is very involved in campus Newman Center activities and has volunteered her time as counselor for a great number of youth events through the years.