When Steven Ford experienced the supernatural power of God while standing
on the steps of his family's Philadelphia home years ago, it's certain his parents had no idea that it would be the amazing start to a phenomenal career. It's certain that little Steven, at the time, would not have been able to imagine decades later, that he would become a GRAMMY, Stellar and Dove Award winner and one of the gospel music industry's
finest producers, songwriters and orchestral arrangers.
Although a well-versed musician at the age of 5, it wasn't until a few years later when a God-inspired event occurred that a talent turned into an anointing. One night when the youngster was coming home from a bible study, he walked up the steps to his bedroom. As he got to the top of the stairs, an almost unbelievable thing happened. Ford describes it as "stepping into an oven". He felt an overwhelming presence of God and the experience saw the timid youth shouting and yelling and praising God. Ever since that profound experience, he has what he's dubbed "instant recall". After hearing a musical piece only once, he instantly recalls it.
Shortly after this event, Ford was chosen by his father, a pastor, to be chief
musician at his church. With his brother, they led 5 choirs - all before reaching the age of ten! Years later, he attended Temple University in Philadelphia completing four years of his Music Composition & Orchestration Degree. He began his musical career as a studio musician, performing on numerous recordings, television and radio commercials. His first recording gospel recording found him playing the organ on the Mighty Clouds Of Joy's Catching On in 1972. For Ford, it was just the beginning. Steven's
infatuation with recording and musical arranging soon became the driving force
behind his maturity into a consummate musician, writer and producer.
Since that time, he's written, performed and produced for artists such as Bishop
T.D. Jakes, Richard Smallwood & Vision, Vickie Winans, Donnie McClurkin & The McClurkin Family, The Winans, Shirley Caesar, Maurette Brown-Clark, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy, The Williams Brothers, John P. Kee, the late Phyllis Hyman, Pieces Of A Dream, The New York Voices, Bishop Merritt & The
Straight Gate Mass Choir, The Dallas Ft. Worth Mass Choir, The Potter's House
Mass Choir, and many others.
In addition, he's a musical consultant, a respected musician, a lecturer, and
an award-winning producer who has been recognized with 2 GRAMMY Awards, 10
GRAMMY Nominations, 5 Dove Awards, and 10 Stellar Awards.
With a strong desire to mentor, he's taught many symposiums and workshops on music ministry in the African-American Church and in the music industry as a whole. He's
authored a book, Can I Take Your Order?, an in-depth study of the levitical
order in the bible. Targeted specifically to ministers of music and worship
leaders, the book provides a blueprint on God's design for the Church's music
departments.
Having contributed to the success of over 50 projects, there's no stopping
this incredibly anointed and talented man of God.
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Elder Ford, The JMS cd release celebration was so annointed.Wow to see you envolved just like back in the Wagner Alumni Choir era.I'm encourage."I Pray Your Faith Won't Fail" in Jesus name.
Words can't express the sentiments of my heart & appreciation of your Authentic ministry you shared with us. Everytime you share your many gifts, the world is never the same again!! You are in my prayers. I'll reach out to you soon.
Uncle Stevie, The top of the day to you sir.Have a quality day as you continue to occupy your time..covering your parameters and being musically creative with the giftings and the ability that one has..I'm sure the workshop was a success ..Kevin Bond met Bishop and says he's a great guy...Kewl!..I look forward of seeing you again soon sir...God bless..
Praise the Lord, Just passing through showing some love, after attending the Music Symposium the Praise Team has been doing great Sir, Do you have anything else coming up before the October event if you need a Photographer I got you and let me know. Photos from Music Symposium will be posted on here soon I let you know be blessed.
Hello Min. Ford. You are probably one of the greatest musical composers of our time. Stay encouraged, stay humble, and you will stay blessed! Blessings on you,
I just wanna say that the Music Symposium was a blessing to me and so many others. From the praise & worship to Bishop Blue's messages. The anointing flowed in each session. Truly the presence of the Lord was there. I know it takes alot of prayer and hard work to organize theses events. Be encouraged, There's a passage in the Bible that talks about Ten men that were dying, but Jesus told the men to go and show themselves to the Priest and as they went they were healed. I'm one of the Ten men that wanted to say thank you. See you next time.
Uncle Stevie...I didn't get a chance to speak to you on Sunday :-( but I heard the music conference was w/o words!!! Awesome!!! Love/Miss you...talk 2 ya' soon!
I'm very excited for you and your conference...all will be well! God Bless you and your ministry. I told my dad all about it...He's proud! Talk to you soon...
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