Sóstenes Mendes Xavier

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Also known as

Sostenes Mendes

Years Active

1989

Genres

gospel, worship

Instruments

keyboards

Biography

Sóstenes Mendes Xavier is a Brazilian journalist, musician, composer, writer, and religious leader, born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. His musical career stands out in the gospel scene, where he works as a composer, keyboardist, and music producer. He leads the Comunidade Cristã Projeto Adoradores in Belo Horizonte, and develops a ministry focused on music and the word, participating in seminars and congresses throughout the country. His background in journalism complements his multifaceted work.

His musical journey began in 1989, with the recording of his first album "Dynamus", alongside Grupo Vozes, and the establishment of the Ministério Rhema. In 1991, he produced the show "Presente de Alguém". Throughout his career, he has released several albums, such as "A Fidelidade do Senhor" (2012), "Incomparável Senhor" (2004), and "Hineni" (2002), exploring themes of worship, faith, and the word of God. He has also composed songs in Spanish, inspired by ministrations in countries like Peru and Chile.

Mendes is married to Daniela Guimarães and is the father of four children. His work goes beyond music, encompassing counseling, pastoral care, and teaching, with the goal of sharing principles aimed at a life with purpose. Music, teaching, and the production of media resources are tools he uses for edification and service to others, always based on his Christian faith. He has collaborated with other artists in the gospel genre, such as Asaph Borba.

Discography

• Sóstenes Mendes, Ana Paula Valadão – Santo É o Teu Nome (1997)
• Asaph Borba, Daniel Regis e Sóstenes Mendes – Louvores da Adhonep Volume 5 - Sem Fé É Impossível Agradar a Deus (1999)
• Hineni: O Cordeiro e a Noiva (2002)
• Daniel Souza, Donald Stoll, Asaph Borba, Sóstenes Mendes, Fernandinho – Adoradores (2007)
• Emanuel (2015)
• Avivamento no Altar (Ao Vivo) (2015)
• A Terra Prometida (2022)
• Hay Una Vida Mejor (2022)
• És Bem-Vindo, Cordeiro (2022)
• Digno é o Senhor (2022)
• Templo (2022)
• Incomparável Senhor (2022)
• En Adoración (Ao Vivo) (2022)
• Igreja (Ao Vivo) (2022)
• Adorai ao Senhor (2022)
• A Fidelidade Do Senhor (2022)