Singing with my friends Rev. Kenneth Saunders, Rev. Otis Bowen, Rev. B.O. Wilson, Rev. Edison Payne, and Dea. Calvin Williams, as well as Bro. Jerry Johnson, Bro H. Terrell, Min. Darin Thomas, and Bro. Mike Westbrook our musicians has been a wonderful and truly blessed experience for me.  Down through the years God has allowed us to sing before thousands, ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song, that some lost soul might be saved, and some Christian might be encouraged through our singing. It has been a source of strength for me at times in my life when I needed help from my Christian brothers, in the group. I’m encouraged to say to them, “Let’s continue to sing of his glory, until He comes,” and we will hear Him say, “well done.”

 

To my beloved wife Sheila, thank you for your loving, considerate support and words of encouragement over the years. To my entire Rouse, Wheeler, and Jones family, and to the Macedonia OFW Baptist Church, and to all of the faithful fans that has supported the Singing Pastors throughout this journey, and to P.K. for this production, to all I thank you. I praise and thank God for giving me this opportunity to give him the glory for all that He has done! That as a member of the Singing Pastors I will be mindful that if it had not been for the Lord on our side, none of this would be possible. So,“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Ps 34:1)

 

Rev. Linwood D. Rouse,

 

Pastor of the Macedonia OFW Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Saunders, Sr.

 

Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Saunders, Sr. is a seasoned leader, an outstanding churchman, and a dedicated community and team player.  He possesses a sense of commitment and loyalty.  Dr. Saunders is respected by his peers and widely recognized for his results-driven professional experience in project and strategic planning, community relations and church building. 

Pastor Saunders has been the esteemed pastor of North Stelton A.M.E. Church since April, 1989.  Under his administration the congregation has more than doubled.  Pastor Saunders is spearheading a multi-million dollar building project.  His vision is to erect a “city of refuge” that will help provide protection for the innocent, find liberty for the oppressed, show caring for the needy, and express comfort to the disconsolate.  His love of the Lord and his love for his flock has enabled him to bring together a multinational and cultural congregation into a harmonious progressive religious body.

 

Currently Dr. Saunders serves as State Parole Board Commissioner, Piscataway Township Police Department Chaplain, First Episcopal District AME Church Officer, and a New Brunswick Theological Seminary Trustee.  He is the Founder and Co-Director of The Unity Movement and AMEN of New Jersey as well as former Piscataway Township Councilman-at-Large.

 

Dr. Saunders has received numerous honors.  He is very proud of his most recent acknowledgement by the Baptist Ministers Conference of Hudson County presented at the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service.  In 2006, he received the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Theta Psi Lambda Chapter award and was recognized by Governor Jon Corzine.  In 2005, Dr. Saunders was read into the United States 109^th Congressional Record by Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., and the 2001 Senatorial Commendation of the United States Congressional Record by Senator Jon Corzine.  He also received the 2001 Excellence in Ministry presented by the New Brunswick Chapter of the Association of Black Seminarians and the 1998 Humanitarian of the year award from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey.  In addition, Dr. Saunders received the 1994 Martin Luther King, Jr. award presented by the Edison-Metuchen Branch, NAACP and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.

 

A graduate of the Division of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Saunders received his Master of Theology from Trinity Theological Seminary, New Burgh, Indiana.  Dr. Saunders holds Doctorate Degrees in Divinity, Philosophy in Communications, Sacred Letters, and Humanities.

 

A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Dr. Saunders is devoted to his lovely wife, Sister Shirley Harris Saunders of over 30 years and is the proud father of Kenneth L. Saunders, Jr

Bro. Terrell started playing guitar at the age of eight. From the age of 14 until 21 he was the lead guitar player for the Wonderland Singers of Brooklyn, New York. He is a founding member of the Singing Pastors. He is married to Sandra, his college sweet heart. He has a daughter named LaShaunda and Son-in-Law DeWayne and a son Corey. Corey is also a Christian Bass player. Bro. Terrell is also the proud Grand Father of Kasandra and Makaela.

Bro. Terrell is the Adult Sunday School Teacher for the North Stelton AME Church, Piscataway, New Jersey. He has been on the Sunday School staff for the last 10 years.

Bro. Terrell is a retired Math Teacher. His specialty is in advance mathematics. He taught AP Calculus AB and BC Levels, Trigonometry and Advanced Algebra for 35 years. He also has a video company, Special Occasions Video, that covers Church events, Concerts, Public School Graduations, and Web Event Streaming.

Bro. Terrell wants to thank everyone for their love and support. To God be the Glory.