Amanda Cook is a songwriter and worship leader at Bethel Church. Originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Amanda has a dynamic history as a worship leader and songwriter that began at a young age. She has been a part of the Bethel Music family since 2010 and currently ministers in the US and internationally. Her worship wraps words and pictures around what it is like to live honestly and passionately connected to God, discovering greater fullness and wonder in every season with Him.
Amanda has written many anthemic worship songs including “You Make Me Brave”, “Closer”, “I Will Exalt”, and “Shepherd”. Her newest song “You Don’t Miss a Thing” is featured on Bethel Music’s latest album e Will Not Be Shaken. She is featured on past albums including You Make Me Brave, For the Sake of the World , and Be Lifted High; nd co-authored numerous songs on Steffany Gretzinger’s solo album, he Undoing.
In 2014, Amanda received three Covenant Awards from GMA Canada including Female Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year and Praise and Worship Song of the Year for her worship song, “You Make Me Brave”. Her next project is currently underway. When she is not traveling, she and her husband, Jacob, enjoy life and community at home in Redding, California.