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Kevin and Tonya Robbins

Kevin and Tonja Robbins All Believers share kinship in Christ, but Kevin and Tonja Robbins share an intimate bond as well. They were married in 1996 and have a beautiful daughter (Amy) in whom they are proud. Kevin's love of Christ and willingness to serve him was fostered by his mother (Rachel) who often sang gospel music and taught him harmony by saying, "get off my note and find something else to sing!". Kevin played with the Lamplighters at age 15 and then attended the Stamps Baxter School of Music to study Quartet and southern gospel music at age 16 and returned again at age 19. Kevin joined the Nationaires Quartet (managed by Bob Hutchins) where he remained until the group disbanded. Kevin and Tonja (who at age 10 became known as the "bus rat") spent the free time between singings throwing Frisbee. Who would have thought that Tonja would mature to become such a beautiful bride and constant companion in service! Kevin then played and sang with Tribute, a family group, during the ages from 20 to 30. Tonja's singing roots run deep as well: her father Bob Hutchins was an accomplished bass singer who loved the Lord and loved to sing. Tonja began singing specials with her Dad and the Messengers at age 14. As time passed, Tonja began singing more with the church choir, church groups and doing solos. By age 28, Tonja and her dad started a church quartet. Bob then got in touch with Kevin about reforming the Messengers Quartet. For a blessed period of time, they all sang together. Tonja was raised in a music filled Christian home and feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to share these precious times with her dad. He was her father and perhaps more importantly, her spiritual hero. Bob Hutchins went home to be with the Lord in 2003. Kevin and Tonja's service in song is a living testimony of the power of love in Christ. Kevin and Tonja enjoy the country life were blessed with a beautiful horse farm in 1997. This love of horses and love for Christ led to their involvement in 4B Chapel and the Triad Cowboy Church where they are an integral part of the worship services.

Warren Howard

I started singing at a young age. My Mama said I used to stand on stools and sing when I was about 5 years old. My love for music never stopped. I like a lot of different kinds of music, but Southern Gospel was my “first love”, even at a young age. My mom and dad used to take me to all of the local gospel singings when I was young and I loved to hear the 3 and 4 part harmonies the different groups could bellow out. I learned a lot from just watching and listening, but I think GOD has to instill the talent in you. If HE does, you will have to use it, or HE will take it away and give it to someone that will.
I married my wife, Beth, right out of high school, and 1 ½ years later we had a son, Joe. One year later we had another son, Mike. I was saved shortly after Mike was born and started looking for someone to sing Gospel music with. I knew that this was what the Lord was calling me to do. In 1971, I met Bob Hutchins (Tonya’s Dad) and we resurrected a group that Bob was in a few years before called the “Nationaires Quartet”. Shortly after that, Kevin, who was 17 years old then, came to play keyboards for us. In 1976, my “baby girl”, Erin, came along and my family was complete. As for the Nationaires, Bob left the group in 1978, but the group kept singing. We left Gospel in 1982 and spent some time in secular music. The group disbanded in 1987.
I was content for a while not singing, but the desire to be in Gospel came back quickly. I did some solo work in church, and helped with the choir, but still felt empty at times. I knew deep down that GOD had intended for me to sing in service to HIM, but each time I had a chance, it just didn’t seem right. I had known Kevin and Tonya for several years, but hadn’t kept up with them much since I stopped singing. One day my best friend, that I had sung with for many years, called and said Revelation’s lead singer was leaving and Kevin needed a lead singer. I decided to call him. I was reluctant at first, but GOD kept quietly saying “call Kevin”. I did call in July of this year, we got together, practiced, and the rest is history. Kevin and Tonya are great to sing with, and very dedicated to GOD, and service to HIM in song. We have a great time together.
I now have five grandchildren and they can come hear “Paw Paw” sing. GOD has tremendously blessed me through the years, and stood by me, even when I did not stand by HIM. To GOD be the praise and glory!
GOD bless each of you, and come out and help us worship with us sometime!