Traditional
southern
Gospel music is the offering from this Ansted, West
Virginia based group. For nearly twenty eight
years they have been sharing the Gospel through southern
Gospel music. This father, son and daughter-in-law
complete the package of the successful music ministry of
the Faithmen.
While
the
Faithmen enjoy singing for various church functions
and concert dates, they will minister wherever
God opens the door. "We see a very mixed
audience, and our music appeals to young and old
alike," said Tim Skaggs. "We try to
get our message across through song and testimony in
an exciting and enthusiastic manner."
Sometimes
they
just
stand amazed at how the Lord has used them and what He
can do with a nobody. There's a song that says
it best, "I'm a nobody telling everybody about
Somebody who can save anybody." And the Faithmen
are proud to be a servant of the Lord in this field of
ministry doing just that.
‘Celebrate
The
Journey'
was the group's first recording. They have
released two national singles to Gospel radio, 'The
Chosen One' and 'I'm Ready To Go,' which
introduced them to fans and Djs across the
country. Jeff Pearles, President of Paradise
Music Group (PMG), and bass singer for the King's
Herolds, produced the recording. Now the
Faithmen have come full circle and have signed a
recording contract with PMG records.
On
May 1, 2000 the Faithmen signed an exclusive recording
contract with the Eddie Crook Company, Morning Star
Records. They recorded their first project with
the company in the summer of 2001. Jerry says, "We
try to select songs with a strong message and use
some of the songs the Lord gives each of us, to
offer some variety". "One thing we've learned
over the past few years, is to never underestimate
God." Jerry is referring to the way God
has provided for the ministry. "When we needed a
vehicle to travel in, God brought that about, when
we needed sound equipment, it was there, and when we
needed to record we were able to," he
related. Jerri Lynne added, "we have learned
just to trust Him for what we need." The
Faithmen feel that through faith every obstacle can be
conquered. With anticipation they are
looking forward to their next recording with the
company which should be sometime this
spring.
Their
goal
is simple: to see people come to know the Lord and to
see lives changed by presenting the Word in a ministry
of Southern Gospel Music.