Uncle Charlie and Upward Bound Ministries

"Uncle Charlie" Bancroft is a nationally-known kids worship leader, highly sought after for his praise rallies.

Having served in local church youth ministry for 21 years, in 1997 Charlie created Upward Bound Ministries (Lutz, FL) in 1997 as a way to reach children with high-energy, upbeat music. His aim is to lift up the name of Christ so that men, women, and children will be drawn to Him and experience the joy that Christ brings into our lives!

He is a worship leader at Idlewood Baptist Church in Tampa, FL, where he attends with his wife Tammy, and his two sons, Andrew and Matt.