Pastor Derek and Teresa, a.k.a. Mista and Mrs. Taylor, have been ministering around the world for almost 13 years. They both come from musical backgrounds that span from Hot Buttered Soul and Heavy Metal all the way to Classical. This fusion of talent sets them apart from other groups that just try to sell CD's.

Derek was born and raised in Chicago IL. He also happened to be born into a musical family, so it would not have been strange to walk into the house and find everybody singing some old spiritual hymn. In this environment the seeds were sown for Derek’s future in music and ministry.

Derek moved to L.A. in the late 80’s to pursue a music career and doors began to open almost immediately. He first signed with Egyptian Empire Records with a group called His Majesti and released a single called “Armed and Dangerous”. In the early 90’s he signed with Scotti Brothers Records and released a single called “Preacher’s Daughter”. Shortly after the release of Preacher’s Daughter Derek had a life changing