Who is Jérémy Besnard? Jérémy Besnard is a French pastor, singer-songwriter, and worship leader. Trained for six years at Église Momentum in Bordeaux alongside Dan Luiten, he released his first EP, Aucun autre nom, in 2018, followed by Poursuite in 2019, and writes contemporary worship songs with pop and electro colors.
Jérémy Besnard grew up in Brittany in a family of six children deeply involved in church life, especially in music. At 18, he spent a year in Los Angeles, where he led worship for the first time and learned to play bass. In 2012, during a trip with Youth With A Mission, he felt called to devote his life to a worship ministry. He then settled in Bordeaux, where he spent six years at Église Momentum alongside Dan Luiten and Patrice Martorano, who trained him in songwriting, leading worship, and theology.
After leading worship at major youth gatherings in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, Jérémy Besnard released his first EP, Aucun autre nom, in November 2018: six songs with electro touches encouraging those going through hardship to put their trust in God. A year later came Poursuite, a second EP about God's faithfulness and love. He has since continued releasing singles, including Voici Noël in 2022 and Précieux in 2023, while carrying out a pastoral ministry.
- Origin
- Brittany, trained for six years at Église Momentum in Bordeaux
- Style
- Contemporary worship, between ballads and pop electro colors
- Active since
- 2012, with a first EP released in 2018
- Good to know
- a pastor in addition to his musical ministry; trained by Dan Luiten and Patrice Martorano at Église Momentum in Bordeaux
How did Jérémy Besnard get started?
Jérémy Besnard grew up in Brittany, in a family of six children deeply committed to church life, especially in music. At 18, he spent a year in Los Angeles, a formative experience where he led worship for the first time and learned to play bass. It was in 2012, during a trip with Youth With A Mission, that he felt called to devote himself to a worship ministry.
He then settled in Bordeaux, where he joined Église Momentum. He spent six years there alongside Dan Luiten and Patrice Martorano, who trained him in songwriting, leading worship, and theological rigor. This period of training led him to lead worship at major youth gatherings in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, before he began recording his own songs.
What makes Jérémy Besnard distinctive?
What sets Jérémy Besnard apart is the way he combines two callings: pastor and worship leader. His first EP, Aucun autre nom, released in November 2018, blends the hallmarks of contemporary worship with electro textures, a fairly rare color in French-speaking Christian music of that period. His songs often speak of perseverance through hardship, a theme he has lived through himself over the course of his moves and changes of ministry.
He does not just record: he also trains other churches in worship, passing on what he received from Dan Luiten and Patrice Martorano in Bordeaux. His collaborations, such as the duet Dieu tu es with Priscille Lawson or the unreleased song Je te célébrerai encore with Sandra Kouamé, show a musician who enjoys composing with others.
Where should you start with Jérémy Besnard?
To discover Jérémy Besnard, start with Aucun autre nom, the title track of his first EP released in 2018: a simple, direct declaration of the uniqueness of Jesus. Follow with Dieu tu es, a duet with Priscille Lawson, then Précieux, a 2023 single that shows his songwriting evolving toward more intimate lyrics.
songs
Aucun autre nom
title track of Jérémy Besnard's first EP, released in November 2018: a declaration of the uniqueness of Jesus.
Dieu tu es
a duet with Priscille Lawson, taken from the EP Aucun autre nom, about the greatness of God.
Précieux
single released in 2023, one of Jérémy Besnard's more recent songs.
Discography
- 2023Précieux· single
- 2022Voici Noël (l'espoir dans ses yeux)· single
- 2019Poursuite· second EP, six songs about God's faithfulness
- 2018Aucun autre nom· first EP, six songs with electro colors
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jérémy Besnard?
Jérémy Besnard is a French pastor, singer-songwriter, and worship leader, trained at Église Momentum in Bordeaux alongside Dan Luiten. He released his first EP, Aucun autre nom, in 2018, followed by Poursuite in 2019, and continues to write songs and train other churches in worship.
What is Jérémy Besnard's best known song?
Aucun autre nom, released in November 2018, remains the song most associated with Jérémy Besnard: it is the title track of his first EP and the one that introduced his songwriting, blending contemporary worship with electro touches.
Where can you listen to Jérémy Besnard?
His songs are available on his official YouTube channel, as well as on the usual streaming platforms and on his website jeremybesnard.com, which features his EPs Aucun autre nom and Poursuite as well as his more recent singles.
Is Jérémy Besnard a pastor?
Yes. In addition to his musical ministry, Jérémy Besnard carries out a pastoral ministry. His journey took him from Brittany to Bordeaux, where he trained for six years at Église Momentum, before continuing his pastoral service elsewhere in France.
Who has Jérémy Besnard collaborated with?
Jérémy Besnard sang a duet with Priscille Lawson on the song Dieu tu es, and recorded an unreleased song, Je te célébrerai encore, with Sandra Kouamé. He was also trained by Dan Luiten and Patrice Martorano at Église Momentum in Bordeaux.
What is Jérémy Besnard's latest song?
Précieux, released in 2023, is one of Jérémy Besnard's most recent singles, continuing his songwriting about God's presence and faithfulness.