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"We preach Christ Crucified...and the Wisdom of God" 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
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James A. Cash - Vocals/Guitars
James was born in Pueblo,
Colorado. He began writing and playing Christian music as a teen. After moving to Michigan in 1979, James toured throughout
the Midwest playing music professionally for about two years. The two-man group specialized in light-contemporary, original
music. In 1981, James got married and sang in the church choir while serving as a member of the Board of Directors for Wesley
Park Methodist Church. In 1987, he and his wife Irene served as Prayer Partners for Grand Rapids First Assembly of God Church.
James graduated from Aquinas College in 1988 with a degree in Business Administration and served on the Board of Directors
for Mustard Seed Christian Ministries of Grand Rapids. James is an Internet Marketer for Amway Corporation and resides
with his wife Irene in Grandville, Michigan.
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Kim Paavola - Drums
Kim was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
and has lived there all his life. He has a Bible and Theology degree as well as a degree in Business Administration. Kim spent
seven years in church ministry as a Youth Pastor and Christian Education Pastor at two different West Michigan churches from
1985-1991. He has been selling residential real estate for over ten years and has served in a local church as a Sunday School
Teacher, Deacon, Discipleship Leader and a Praise band drummer. Kim and his wife Robin have three children; Ethan, Isaac and
Zachary. The Paavola family resides in Alto, Michigan.
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Norm Paavola - Vocals/Bass Guitar
Norm was born in Detroit,
Michigan and later moved with his family to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Norm served in the United States Army and spent one and
a half years stationed in Germany. Upon being discharged in 1969, he started working at Rapid Packaging Corporation in Cascade,
Michigan and has been employed there ever since. Norm was taught to play the guitar at age thirteen by his Father. He started
to play the bass guitar when he had to do a USO show while stationed overseas. Norm has recorded many Christian albums as
a studio musician, and for several years, backed up a Christian singer who worked for World Vision International. He has sung
and played the bass guitar in a variety of groups over the years and has always had a desire to use his talents for the Lord
whenever possible. Norm and his wife Joan reside in Kentwood, Michigan.
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Gary Pritchard - Vocals/Keyboards
Gary was born in Belmont,
Michigan and began his piano training at the early age of 8. He was introduced to Gospel Music early in his life when his
aunt and uncle formed a quartet, which gained national recognition. This inspired him to continue on the piano. Throughout
the years, Gary has done several album projects with different groups including traveling as a staff musician for World Vision.
He currently is involved in the Praise Band at his church and looks forward to the opportunity of working with the music ministry
of CrossWise. Gary manages the customer service department for Viking Spas and has been married to a great woman by the name
of Cindy for 38 years. They currently reside in Belmont, Michigan.
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