Rev. Jeremy H. Upton is an anointed and gifted preacher who is passionately committed to impacting a generation to influence their culture for Jesus Christ. Rev. Upton is a magna cum laude graduate of Morehouse College and a cum laude graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, earning a Masters Degree in Theology, with a concentration in Pastoral Leadership. In addition, he has also studied at Carver Bible College (Atlanta, GA) and New Orleans Baptist Seminary (New Orleans, LA). In the summer of 2007, he was involved in postgraduate study in the area of preaching at Oxford University in England. Rev. Upton was licensed to the ministry by Bishop Eddie L. Long, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, GA, in 1998 where he served on full-time staff for four years in such capacities as Administrator of Bishop Eddie L. Long Ministries, Special Assistant to Bishop Long, and Middle School/Assistant Youth Pastor. Rev. Upton was ordained under Dr. Denny D. Davis, senior pastor of St. John Baptist Church, “Ministering in Multiple Locations.” Though he formerly served as the full-time youth pastor, he currently serves as the Executive Assistant Pastor of St. John. He and his lovely wife Brianna have been blessed with three wonderful children. Committed to Christ and to being a Godly husband and father, Rev. Upton is dedicated to declaring the Word of God, displaying a Godly lifestyle, and discipling people in their walk with God.
Marvin McQuitty is no stranger to the music industry. What began as mimicking his father on drums at the age of 3, blossomed into what Marvin was destined to do . . . play. He is the quintessential drummer and is passionate about playing. His talent, playing ability and multiple styles can be summarized in 3 simple words, power, accuracy and finesse. Marvin's skills on the drum have been heralded as supernatural yielding incredible control with uncanny musicality and sensitivity. Marvin has made his mark in the industry as a solid, versatile, and trend-setting drummer. Over the course of his career he has accompanied virtually every major artist in contemporary gospel. He has had the opportunity to work with Albertina Walker, Alex Acuna, Angie & Debbie Winans , Ben Tankard, Bryon Cage, Canton Spirituals, CeCe Winans, Commissioned, Dawkins & Dawkins, DeLeon, Donnie McClurkin, Dorinda Clark Cole, Dottie Peoples, Esther Smith, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Israel & New Breed, Joann Rosario, Judy Jacobs, Kieara Sheard, Kim Burrell, Kirk Franklin, Krystal Harris, Kurt Carr, Martha Munizzi, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary, Men of Standard, Phil Driscoll, Ricardo Sanchez, Rizen, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters, The Singletons, The Winans, Tim Bowman, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Vicki Yohe, Vickie Winans, Williams Brothers, Witness, and Yolanda Adams. His sound both in-studio and live has placed him in high demand. As a versatile drummer, playing all styles, he has also worked with Mario Winans, Jessica Simpson, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, Sheila E., and Gerald Albright. Not one to rest on past accomplishments, Marvin has added booking manager and the production cap to his cache of skills. Currently he is booking for Israel and New Breed, and still finds time to produce local and national artists. Marvin is living his dreams, walking in his purpose and affecting the lives of thousands with his spiritual inspiration and affinity for God. He loves his new hometown, Houston, TX where he's active member of his church, as well as, the phenomenal opportunities that come with living in a major metropolitan city.