Brian Nixon
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Brian Charles Nixon is a television and radio host, author, minister, journalist, and former rock musician of the rock band, The Electra
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, Brian met Jeff Carlson and Chris Manak (aka, Peanut Butter Wolf
) and formed the underground rock group, The Electra. Signed to Epithet/Americanon Records, The Electra recorded only one album, USAmerica, but went on to influence other musicians through the continued musical work of Chris Manak and Jeff Carlson’s Stone’s Throw Records.
After leaving The Electra, Brian attended college and formed two other local bands, Canterbury (1992–1995) and Widow’s Mite (1995–2000). Widow’s Mite was signed to the music label Hope Records, owned and operated by Rick Wakeman
of the influential rock group, Yes
.
Brian Nixon graduated from California State University
, Stanislaus,with a B.A in Liberal Studies Trinity Seminary
with an M.A in Religious Education, St. Alcuin House
with a D. Phil. in Christian Education , and is a Fellow at Oxford Graduate School
.
Brian is the founder of Calvary Chapel Education Association (CCEA), established in 2004.
Brian directed and produced a ten-part documentary interview with famed guitar makers, Pimentel and Sons, before the death of the founder, Lorenzo Pimentel.
He is currently a teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA at Calvary of Albuquerque where he lectures on Church History. In addition, Brian is adjunct professor of education at Veritas Evangelical Seminary and associate professor of Biblical education at Trinity Southwest University.
Brian Nixon wrote the modern hymn, Gloria Exaltus, with text co-written by Skip Heitzig
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The Electra
The Electra is an underground rock group from the Bay Area California.Formed in 1985 by Brian Nixon and Jeff Carlson, and later joined by Chris Manak . The Electra influenced several musical artists, especially through the ongoing musical production of the various members of the group...
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Life
During his high school years in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, Brian met Jeff Carlson and Chris Manak (aka, Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf
Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, is a DJ, hip-hop producer and the founder of hip-hop label Stones Throw Records.A native of San Jose, California, He took on the name Peanut Butter Wolf in the late-80s when he realized that a girlfriend’s youngest brother feared the “peanut butter wolf monster”...
) and formed the underground rock group, The Electra. Signed to Epithet/Americanon Records, The Electra recorded only one album, USAmerica, but went on to influence other musicians through the continued musical work of Chris Manak and Jeff Carlson’s Stone’s Throw Records.
After leaving The Electra, Brian attended college and formed two other local bands, Canterbury (1992–1995) and Widow’s Mite (1995–2000). Widow’s Mite was signed to the music label Hope Records, owned and operated by Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman
Richard Christopher Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes...
of the influential rock group, Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
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Brian Nixon graduated from California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
, Stanislaus,with a B.A in Liberal Studies Trinity Seminary
Trinity Seminary
Trinity Seminary may refer to:*Most Holy Trinity Seminary, a Traditionalist Catholic seminary in Florida.*Holy Trinity Seminary, a Roman Catholic seminary in Texas.*Holy Trinity College and Seminary, a Southern Episcopal seminary in Florida....
with an M.A in Religious Education, St. Alcuin House
St. Alcuin House
St. Alcuin House Seminary was founded by the Order of St. Alcuin as the official seminary of the Province of St. Alcuin, Convocation of Anglicans in North America, offers graduate education in ministry related areas such as theology, Christian literature, chaplaincy and philosophy.Currently, the...
with a D. Phil. in Christian Education , and is a Fellow at Oxford Graduate School
Oxford Graduate School
Oxford Graduate School is a graduate school founded in 1980 in Crystal Springs Tennessee, focused on integrating faith with traditional educational and professional disciplines. Oxford Graduate School is an accredited member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools...
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Brian is the founder of Calvary Chapel Education Association (CCEA), established in 2004.
Brian directed and produced a ten-part documentary interview with famed guitar makers, Pimentel and Sons, before the death of the founder, Lorenzo Pimentel.
He is currently a teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA at Calvary of Albuquerque where he lectures on Church History. In addition, Brian is adjunct professor of education at Veritas Evangelical Seminary and associate professor of Biblical education at Trinity Southwest University.
Books
- Inspired to Teach (Calvary ChapelCalvary ChapelCalvary Chapel is an evangelical association of Christian churches with over one thousand congregations worldwide. Calvary Chapel also maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. It presents itself as a "fellowship of...
Publishing, 2003; ISBN 1931667756) - The Master Teacher (Calvary Chapel Publishing, 2004; ISBN 1931667934)
- Choosing the Right Bible for You, with Dave Rolph (Calvary Chapel Publishing, 2006; ISBN 1597510106)
- Line Upon Line, with Chuck SmithChuck Smith (pastor)Charles Ward “Chuck” Smith, , is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and the founder of the Calvary Chapel movement...
(CCOF Publishing, 2007; ISBN 1597510262) - The Explorer's Study Bible, Contributor. (Thomas NelsonThomas Nelson-American public officials:*Thomas Nelson, Jr. , American Revolutionary War leader; signer of Declaration of Independence; governor of Virginia...
, Inc. 2009; ISBN 9781400313259) - Express: On Prayer with Skip HeitzigSkip HeitzigSkip Heitzig is the founder and senior pastor of Calvary of Albuquerque, a Calvary Chapel fellowship located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.- Personal :...
. (Connection Publications, 2010; ISBN 978-1-886324-72-5)
Poetry
- Annual Poetry Anthology, The Bookstore, Ltd.
- The Presence of Intent: Poetry and Paintings.
- The Penwood Review, Cameron, L.M, Editor. Spring 1999, Volume 3, Number 1. .
Music
- The Electra, USAmerica, Americanon, 1989
- Canterbury, Flowers and Leaves, 1991; A Modest Ascent of Berjm M. Babb (1993)
- Widow’s Mite, Widow’s Mite (1996), A Garden Rises Up (Hope Records, 1997)
Brian Nixon wrote the modern hymn, Gloria Exaltus, with text co-written by Skip Heitzig
Skip Heitzig
Skip Heitzig is the founder and senior pastor of Calvary of Albuquerque, a Calvary Chapel fellowship located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.- Personal :...
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