The Gospel House Cafe...

This past Saturday I ministered at the Gospel House Cafe. It was a great time! I'm looking forward to the next one. I ministered with Kenny Bobien and August. It was an experience that I am glad I shared with my supporters and friends. I will keep you posted as the next event draws closer.

I'm in the process of working on a few songs that I will be releasing soon. I am looking forward to sharing my creative ideas with you. My management team and I are working on a few other things as we remain focused on moving my ministry to the next level.

Next month I'm traveling to Warwick, NY to minister on Saturday, March 19th. I am looking forward to ministering at one the programs supporting the Union A.M.E. Women's Conference. I always enjoy going to a new venue especially when I know it's going to be the same praise.

Thanks for your continued support and hopefully I'll see you next month at the Gospel House Cafe.



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Great things to come...

This past weekend I ministered at the Gospel House Cafe. There was a great vibe and the spirit of the Lord definitely showed up at the IRBY Dance Theater. If you missed it, you can come check us out in February. I will give you the specific date once its given to me. I hope to see you there. I ministered with Stephanie Cooke and Shannon Renee. It was a great time so I hope you make the next event.

I am working on a few projects that I will share with you soon. I have been praying for direction and the Lord is directing me. He has put a few things on my heart and I will share them with you soon. I prayed for direction and as always He replied. There is nothing like the Lord when you need an answer. Friends are good. Family is better. The Lord, He's the greatest. Sometimes your answer doesn't appear when you want it to but it always does. I am doing what I have to do to take my music ministry to the next level.

Thank everyone for their support. God is doing great things in my life. I will keep you posted on my endeavors as always. I love the support from those in the United States as well as abroad. It makes me work harder to do what God has called me to do... blessings!!

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!!

Gospel House Cafe is Christmas weekend!

A week ago I was the featured artist at the Gospel House Cafe in South Orange, New Jersey at the IRBY Dance Center. It was a night when everyone in the room was on their feet dancing for the Lord. A friend of mine who has some physical disabilities related to MS was dancing which confirmed that God was in the room. It was an amazing sight to see! I mentioned in my previous blog that it was an extension of Thanksgiving praise and thats exactly what kind of night it was.

This month we will be in South Orange again but Stephanie Cooke will be there as well. The event occurs on Sunday, December 26, 2010, due to Christmas being on Saturday. For future months please note that it will be every fourth Saturday! There will be DJs spinning records that won't allow you to praise quietly sitting down. The beat and the message will have you on your feet! Come out and support the last Gospel House Cafe for 2010... Tickets are on sale NOW!!

Tickets are $15.00 which includes a buffet prepared by Divine Delicious Catering!
Call 908 397 3055(DJ D-Real)
201 207 1262 (DJ OfTheWay)
973 332 4125 (Troy from AfraKuts).
Email djdreal1@aol.com or djoftheway@yahoo.com
$20.00 at the door
Facebook RSVP pay ticket price $18.00 at the Door!

THANKS for your continued support!

Thanksgiving praise... 11/27/10 6-10 p.m.

The Gospel House Cafe is in South Orange, New Jersey this month instead of Paterson. I will be ministering "Lift up Hands," and "Blue Rain," while Stephanie Cooke will be ministering her songs. Come out and support us. We are at a new location offering up the same praise. Come see us minister at:

IRBY Dance Theater
125 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ

This event can be an extension of your Thanksgiving praise with two DJ's playing music with a message of hope, inspiration and the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Tickets are $15.00 which includes a buffet prepared by Divine Delicious Catering!
$20 at the door/Facebook RSVP is $18 at the door.
Tickets on sale now.
Contact: (908) 397-3055(DJ D-Real)
(201) 207-1262 (DJ OfTheWay)
(973) 332-4125 (Troy from AfraKuts)
Email djdreal1@aol.com or djoftheway@yahoo.com

Thanks for the support and I'll see you there!

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!

Preparation is the key...

The amazing thing about life is that you never know the exact moment when God is going to change yours. We walk with a plan in our head not knowing if our dreams will come true. Yet amazingly we keep working toward our dreams and goals as if we know that things will come to fruition. We choose colleges, careers, and do all that we can do direct our paths. We, in essence, walk by faith as we make efforts to map out our future.

From a very young age children are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some have absolutely no clue but there are those that are able to recite exactly who or what they want to be when they get older. They have a plan. More importantly, God has a plan for us. We may think we are in control as we choose a profession and take the necessary steps to acquire a specific career. The reality is that God has ordered our steps. He places opportunities in front of us and we have to take advantage of whatever He gives us. Our plan may not be the same as His. Sometimes He gives us more than we are capable of dreaming. However, He places things strategically for us to become successful members of society.

For me, my career goal is to minister via song. My purpose is to educate worshippers while also saving lost souls. I have been working solely on ministering through song while educating others for many years. Like a politician prepares for his office, I’ve prepared to minister. I knew from a very young age what God had planned for me. I’ve never been sure when God would direct my path to another level--ministering nationally and internationally--but I have always prepared for that time. That time is now.

Despite the challenges I’ve faced or changes that I’ve had to make, my mind has stayed on my goals. No matter how many times the devil tried to block my path, my focus has never changed. Preparation is the key to success and I am prepared. My entire life is based on my love and faith in God. I know that He is guiding this process as He has directed every aspect of my life. God gave me ample time to prepare and I am ready to see where He plans on taking 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.

Have you ever?

Have you ever sat completely still in a quiet room but could feel the presence of the Lord? Have you ever felt like a blessing was on the way but was not exactly sure when it was going to arrive? This feeling rests somewhere deep in your soul. You can't explain it. You can't even begin to contain it but you know one thing-- its God working inside of you.

You wake up each morning with a praise on your lips and warmth in your heart knowing that your blessing is on the way. Despite the trials and tribulations, the obstacles and humiliations, you press on. Why? You feel the presence of the Lord in all that you do and you know the blessing is just beyond the valley where you stand facing whatever is trying to block your path.

You make it because your cross is nothing compared to what He had to bear. He did it all for you. When that blessing finally stands within your reach, you embrace it having already thanked Him in advance. Have you ever? Of course you have and you will again...

Minister Steve has been standing awaiting the arrival of his blessings knowing all the while that they were on the way. He's ready to share his blessings with those of you who know God or desire to know him. All of his hard work and dedication will be reflected in his praise. Be patient, be still and definitely be ready for what this man of God is getting ready to share...

Have you ever?

Minister Steve's vision...

Steven Franklin Hill, "Minister Steve," is a Newark, New Jersey based vocalist, songwriter, and producer with a thirst to take his music ministry to the next level-- singing praises across the nation. He is an amazing talent and his greatest desire is to be a blessing in the lives of others using the vessel-- his voice-- God has blessed him with. When the praise passes his lips, his anointing becomes quite evident as his words become yours embracing your spirit.

Speaking his dreams into existence, Minister Steve, has been singing in various venues from a very young age. God has always been the head of his life guiding his footsteps while providing him with a secure foundation. He began working diligently in 2007 to establish a music career in the gospel music industry taking his dreams to another level. Minister Steve is getting ready to go back into the studio to complete his vision.

Although his single "Lift Up Hands," is considered gospel house music, he plans on creating a project that reflects his true gospel roots. This project will extend beyond traditional gospel into house and contemporary thus encompassing the completeness of his praise. He will continue working fervently to bring his dreams to fruition and despite the length of the journey; he will remain steadfast seeing it through knowing God has called him to spread the gospel through song.

It is by God's grace that he has made it this far on his journey and that this project shall be completed. From Minister Steve's heart to yours, you will feel each word within the depths of your soul. He is getting ready to spiritually tear the roof off forcing me to ask simply, will you be ready?