In 2014 when Singing with Grace began, it was quite overwhelming and challenging but it turned out to be a very memorable experience. The joy, laughter, fun and enthusiastic build up to the event was just heavenly. I remember rolling on he floor and in serious tears of joy. How time flies! It's three years now and we're here again. God said, "title this edition, GLORY EXPERIENCE, it's time for me to come down like never before!" and we are expecting! Come expecting too! It is going to be a TRANSFIGURATION evening!
Last time we featured here on the blog one of the guest ministers for this year's concert, today we're presenting the next on the list. Though not a first timer, he was at last year's event and this year we thought it wise to have him officially as a minister. His name is Zumba Chinedu John, a gospel minister
with a huge difference. I mean, with songs like, "Do not go to hell", "He go save you" and "Prophesy", there is something totally new about this minister. Find out more in our exclusive chat. God bless you!
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Who is Zumba Chinedu John?
Zumba: Well, by the special grace of God almighty, I'd say Zumba
Chinedu John is another minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who's uttermost
desire is to reach every heart/soul that has not received or met Jesus and to
revive them that did but are fallen from faith and the truth through singing
and preaching the word of God.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: You sound more like a Preacher than a
singer...
Zumba: Well, that's because singing is simply
preaching the word of God in melodies
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Hmmm... I see. Most people don't see it
so, don't you think?
Zumba: Yes, you're right sir... And that is why
there are errors in the gospel world of music
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Errors? Why would you say errors? God
doesn't make mistakes... Anyone who preaches Christ definitely isn't against
the faith, Jesus said that...
Zumba: The book of Philippians chapter 3 from
verse 18 has this to say: “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and
now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ”. So
I strongly believe that not all gospel artistes actually has the purpose of God
in mind.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: I see... That reminds me of an artiste too
by name, Lynxx if I'm not mistaken, at first he appeared to be doing gospel
music but recent reports have it that his new album is a shadow of what he
started off with. What do you think is responsible for this derail...?
Zumba: His master... The question is WHO IS HIS
MASTER? Every gospel minister has a master, and what your master says they must
do, where he sends they go. Some their master is their belly so they pursue
money at any cost. Others is FAME, WOMEN etc. At first many say God sent them
but sooner or later the truth unfolds.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: That's deep... Can we get a clear picture
of who/what you stand for?
Zumba: JESUS CHRIST AND HIS POWER OF SALVATION
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: OK... As a music minister, what is your
motivation before, during and after ministration?
Zumba: My motivation is the Holy Spirit... Before
ministration: that God should do what He wants.
During
ministration: that Jesus Christ should be exalted.
After
ministration: that Satan would be put to shame and God be glorified
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Wow... Who are your target audience?
Zumba: The lost and the weak.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Why them?
Zumba: Cos it remains the major reason Jesus
Christ came in the first place in the book of LUKE chapter 4:18 -
"18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me
to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and
recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: What kind of music do you do?
Zumba: Not to be rude but sincerely I do
whatever the spirit of God leads to be done. And however He wants it done.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: So you can swing from reggae to hip hop
if "He" wants it...?
Zumba: God is God, and whatever, I mean whatever
He wants to promote holiness and righteousness that I must do.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Interesting... When you are on stage,
what is on your mind?
Zumba: Oh, my soul just keep yearning and crying
out to God saying "lord, not I but you Lord, let every ear hear you, let
every heart feel you, let every soul know you, let them not hear the melody but
the lyrics/message, let your name be glorified"
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: We know you've ministered in and are
ministering in your church choir, have you had other exposures outside the
walls of the Lord's Chosen?
Zumba: Yes, yes sir.... Several churches
including RCCG
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Lovely... There's a general notion that
those from your denomination don't minister on other churches' podium, that
doesn't seem to apply to you... Why's that? Why doesn't your church allow that?
Zumba: It is a different thing to go minister in
other church as a choir and it's another thing to go as a missionary sent on a
mission...... Anyone who wants to hear from the choir should come to the church
and listen to them, every church has its dogma and must be honoured under God.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Very well, you've been invited to many
programs, I presume?
Zumba: Some few.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: OK, which one is the most memorable for
you?
Zumba: Hmmm… Two to be precise, one that took
place in one of our church locations few years back and one that happened this
year at a church I was invited to minister (saw this lady weeping deeply for
God's salvation)
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Hmmm...
Zumba: Really, there are more. God has proven
Himself mightily on several occasions.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: There's a program coming up in December
titled Singing With Grace, Glory Experience, sources say you've been part of it
before, now, you're being invited as a special guest minister, what are your
expectations? But first tell us more about your experience with the concert?
Zumba: Wow! SWG (Singing with Grace) is one
concert nobody should miss for anything in the world! My first experience was
last year 2015....it was a glorious experience indeed, full of grace! With
other ministers ministering, coupled with the amazing songs by several groups
of choristers. It was Divine, it was dynamic!!! I can't wait to be there this
year come "16th Dec 2016" as I am in full expectation of God's grace
in another dimension!!! It was GODSOME!
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Wonderful... In the next 5 years, where do
we see Singing Preacher?
Zumba: Hmmm... In the next five years, I must be
plain and straight forward. I'll see myself in the programme of God, I'll see
myself running errands for God, by God's grace.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Singing Preacher... What lead to that
name?
Zumba: Hmmm.... Last year, was having my bath,
and started having this huge burden, direction and leading deep down my heart
with that voice saying "go into the world by the name SINGING
PREACHER" with directions why it's so and what to and not do, I knew that
was God speaking.
Zumba: Hmm, a beautiful group I must say, but it
lost focus and stability...
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Very well, do you have any album(s)?
Zumba: Yes, by God's grace... Just concluded one
recently, the first titled UNDILUTED
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Wow... Is it in sale now?
Zumba: Yes sir, it is....
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Where can we get it?
Zumba: It will be available at SWG
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Nationwide I mean?
Zumba: For now, we have on sale in Lagos state
first. We're getting there sir, making huge plans for that with God on our side.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Who is your mentor?
Zumba: Sounds strange... But there's no one,
JUST ME AND MY JESUS!!! (No man)
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: OK sir... With that, give us your last
words for the moment.
Zumba: Let not what the world offers blindfold
us from the duty and commission given us by God. We are not singing/ministering
for vain glory but to God's glory which must be done in total obedience to His
word in holiness and righteousness. Any song (gospel song) that goes away from
THE HOLY BIBLE (the word of God) which is built on JESUS CHRIST must be
avoided. God bless US all.
GroupKTF TEAM LEADER: Thank you very much. God bless you for
your time...
Zumba: The pleasure is mine. Thanks to God.
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