Forever grateful...

Tonight I will be ministering at the Gospel House Cafe in Newark, NJ. We've changed locations but the praise is the same. I hope to see you there dancing for the Lord. We also celebrating the move to our new location! We are now at Visions Academy Charter High School on 88-108 Shipman Street. It's located behind St James AME Church. Tickets are $15.00. The price includes a free buffet prepared by Divinely Delicious Catering. Tickets are still on sale. Call (908) 397-3055(DJ D-Real), (201) 207- 1262 (DJ OfTheWay), (908) 455-2582 (DJ Will Gee) and (973) 332-4125 (Troy from AfraKuts). You can also email djdreal1@aol.com or djoftheway@yahoo.com $20.00 at the door or Facebook RSVP pays ticket price $18.00.

Life has been good. God has been blessing me staying true to His word. I never had a doubt that He would keep His promises. I am looking forward to the things to come both seen and unseen. I sing to express the joy in my heart for Jesus. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to share my music ministry.

I hope you've had an opportunity to visit my Facebook page staying abreast of my events. Next weekend I will be in Warwick, NY at Union AME Church. I will be ministering at the Gospel Explosion. It's on October 1st at 6 pm. What a time we are going to have. I am looking forward to ministering at this event.

My single, "Tis so Sweet, is available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, etc. It was released on the indie label Soulful Soundz Music Group, LLC, of which I am a co-owner. I will releasing another single, "I Surrender All," shortly. My album, "Acoustically Anointed," is due out this Fall. I thank everyone for your continued support. I have a new Facebook page where you can buy my music. Go to Soulful Soundz Music Group, LLC on Facebook to do so. There will be more songs added to the widget as they are released.

I am already focused on my next project which will be contemporary. I thank God for giving me the strength to be steadfast. I am forever grateful.

Lets stay connected in 2011...

I wanted to extend my wishes to everyone for a wonderfully blessed new year. I wanted to reach out before too much time got away from me and apologize for not writing sooner. My life has been a little busy and I want everyone to know you’ve been on my heart and mind despite the fact I haven’t blogged in a few weeks.

I am preparing for the Gospel House Cafe in South Orange on January 22, 2011 from 6-10 p.m. featuring myself, legendary artist Stephanie Cooke and a special performance from Shannon Renee. I hope the snow and ice stay away so we can have a great night at the IRBY Dance Center. In addition, I am working with my manager in an effort to acquire label representation while creatively pulling together ideas for my CD.

My 2010 ended the way my 2011 began… blessed! I am still working diligently to bring my music ministry to another level. I trust that God is guiding my path where He thinks I need to be. I stand tall prepared for whatever this year brings. I have an idea of where I’m going but will keep that close to my for heart now. When the time is right you will know too. I do anticipate big things and know God doesn’t bring any less to people who work hard to acquire their goals and dreams. I hope you are working as hard at reaching your goals as I am. Putting words into actions breeds success!

Feel free to follow me on Twitter (@ministersteve), Facebook and peruse my website at www.ministersteve.com. I am looking forward to the connections and friendship. I also hope to see you in South Orange on 1/22/11. Come out and praise His name with us. Its a great experience... We'll be at the IRBY Dance Theater 128 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ. Tickets are on sale now.

Tickets are $15.00 which includes a free buffet prepared by Divine Delicious Catering! $20.00 at the door and Facebook RSVP price is $18.00 at the door! For tickets contact: (908)397-3055(DJ D-Real), (201)207-1262 (DJ OfTheWay) and (973)332-4125 (Troy from AfraKuts).
You can also email djdreal1@aol.com or djoftheway@yahoo.com for tickets!

There's nothing wrong with dancing for the Lord!!

Minister Steve

This is my single, "Lift Up Hands," which is available on iTunes for purchase. This snippet is from my live performance at The Gospel House Cafe in Paterson, New Jersey on October 23, 2010. I'm dancing for the Lord every chance I get. He has done so many marvelous things! Enjoy!

Take Jesus at His Word...

I don't know if you know what I know about Jesus but I assume that you do. If not, I'll let you know a little bit about my experience with Him. I praise Him when the warmth of the sun runs over my eyes in the morning and washes through my spirit during the noonday. By evening, I've praised Him many times for the things He has done and for things He's going to do.

I started on this journey to minister to the spirit of saints and seekers professionally a few years ago. Things have not always gone like I've wanted them to but that only increased my desire to work harder staying on course. During this entire time my praise has never wavered. It has increased becoming more steady as each day passed. God has directed every step and is placing me on the correct path to get where I'd like to go.

On this wondrous journey God has blessed me with many opportunities to praise His name. I recently had an opportunity to minister at a birthday celebration for Rev. Dr. Milton R. Biggham. I was both grateful and honored to be a part of this celebration. In preparation for my CD release I have been in the studio remaining focused and steadfast. With each note my heart swells with love as I praise His name. In November I will be traveling to minister in both Pine Bluff and Little Rock, Arkansas. My single, "Lift up Hands," was made available on iTunes and Amazon today. Ain't He alright?

I take Jesus at His word and am a witness that He will do what He promised. I spoke to Jesus expressing my heart's desires, goals and dreams. With each passing moment He's bringing me closer to where I want to be. My one desire is to minister to those that are standing tall with conviction or those lost in the valley searching for an answer. Jesus is in the process of bringing all of that to fruition. I took Him at His word. I gave Him my heart and I can't even put into words what He has given back to me. However, if you look closely you will catch a glimpse of it in my praise.

Take Him at His word because the best is yet to come...

Transformed...

Sometimes in life you need that extra push to get things done. God puts things in front of you that you don't always see. He also puts people in your life for different reasons and with each interaction you grow and learn. Whether the individual is passing through or not, you learn from your experiences with them.

At this point in time, God has blessed me with an abundance of positive people in my life. He's created a circle that I am glad to be a part of and welcome into my life. I have been encouraged and am in the studio working on my songs so that I can move on to the next step. I feel transformed. I have been working diligently and now things are moving in the right direction. I am looking forward to the day that my demo is complete as well as being able to share it with others.

I believe in me and my success in ministering to the world. I appreciate God's gifts and splendor. I am in awe at what He has done for me and can clearly see the blessings that are on the way. It is because of His grace, mercy and guidance that I wholeheartedly believe in me!

God is good...

A perfect end to a busy but blessed week. I was out and about enjoying the splendor of God's beauty today gaining inspiration from each experience and every sight I witnessed. I ministered at St. James AME Church in Newark, NJ earlier in the week. The theme was "Glory" and the experience was glorious. I was a witness to the Lord's presence during the service which still rests upon me. The night was spirit filled and is on my heart with the fullness it had on Wednesday. That is the true power of God...

I spent some time in the studio this week working on some songs creating my demo. My producer gave me a track and the Lord placed the words on my heart to compose a song. It didn't take long and the words are a testament to just how good my God is. As I wrote the lyrics with great ease, which is not the norm for me, it was further confirmation that I am walking in the direction that I should be going in. It allowed me to clearly see that God is directing my path. It is something that I know in my heart but it is a joy to bare witness to His blessings. When you pray until something happens or you see something is getting ready to happen, it lights a fire in your soul. It increases your pace and allows you to become more focused.

I worked on some other things in the studio but that songwriting experience was extremely rewarding. As each day passes my desire to minister to the masses increases. I know it will come--whether on a stage or CD, or in a church, or video--it doesn't matter to me how my message reaches people. What matters to me is just that it does. As I keep working in the studio keep praying for me. Ask the Lord to guide my heart to write lyrics that touch the hearts of those in need and those who don't know they are in need. As I write, sing and prepare know that I am praying for you... I will see you soon through song.

I am certain...

For as long as I can remember I have been singing. I sing wherever and whenever the opportunity presents itself-- background vocals helping others with their projects, or with and directing choirs and on many occasions alone at events.

The location, venue, program and city may vary but my praise remains the same. I offer up the highest praise as often as I can. Whether I'm driving a car, riding on a bus or train or walking down the street, my praise is consistent. I may be sitting quietly but most of the time I am thanking God for what He has done for me, and for the blessings that have been promised yet currently remain unseen. I know these blessings are on the way because I have had a relationship with God all of my life! His love is unconditional and doesn't change based on the situation. He is the one constant in my life...

In the midst of all the madness that surrounds me in a world full of uncertainty, one thing is certain-- the relationship I have with God.

You may look at me making assumptions about my journey suggesting my burden was light. Further assuming that I'm where I stand because of some miraculous feat I managed to complete. What you fail to remember is that my steps were ordered and guided by God. It is because of Him that I stand and He'll be escorting me through the next phases of my journey. It is by His grace that I am here. It is by this grace that I am certain that anything I can manage to dream will be achieved.

When it all comes full circle...

When you work hard and things finally come full circle, do you embrace the things God has given you or do you walk away dismayed? Minister Steve's life has been busy with performance after performance and in the depths of his soul he feels his breakthrough is on the way. Things are finally coming full circle for him.

When you're taking a leisurely stroll in NYC and you bump into a friend after ten years or a friend in the music industry who you lost contact with, that is not a chance meeting. That is God interceding on your behalf. That is God making sure that you know He is ready for you to take your dreams to the next level. Minister Steve has been working everyday living the life that God has desired him to live and now as each day passes things are all coming together.

As the people he trusts embrace him while helping create his vision, Minister Steve is prepared and has accepted his victory. It has all come full circle and he is beyond ready to make this happen. Sometimes it makes you wonder how it has all come together and then you remember, it is all God...

Minister Steve's professional career may just be getting started but he is familiar with praise and its power. He stands tall as the circle encloses around him encompassing all that he has planned to do. It goes beyond the crisp melodies that he'll share as his voice and spirit reflect his faith and love for God. His wish is for listeners to embrace his music and allow it to be apart of their life whether a relationsip with God exists or a desire to have one is present or not. You will be moved and if that is so, then Minister Steve has succeeded as you complete his circle...