| The singing ministry began in 1978 as a family group. The group consisted of Ken Renfrow, his wife, and his daughter. His daughter, Star, played the keyboard/piano. A few years later, a few more members joined the band: Jimmy Johnson (banjo) and Allen Barbee (bass guitar). Everyone in the group attended Watson Grove FWB Church, so the group was named "The Watson Grove Quartet." The first singing was held at Black Jack FWB Church in Goldsboro, N.C. by invitation from their pastor Rev. Dennis Pollock. The ministry carried the group to many churches and rest homes over the course of several years. As the ministry went on, many challenges came along. Everyone had full time jobs and schedules conflicted back and forth. Later, as some members left and some joined, the name of the group was changed to "The Redeemed." After these new members, Shorty Morgan, RB Sullivan, Rev. Lalleon Narron, and Richard Hales, the group purchased their first bus, a 1957 GMC 4104. The group traveled in it for five years until they upgraded to what they now have, a 1976 MCI 8. Several years passed and RB Sullivan and Shorty Morgan was called home to be with the Lord. Richard Hales and Lalleon Narron quit to seek other opportunities. Ken said, "Me and my wife prayed that the Lord would send us someone that could play and sing," so in 2001, Pete Keen and Edgar Johnson, along with his son Matt Johnson (11 years old), came to play for the group. Pete played the acoustic guitar and sang tenor; Edgar played the bass guitar and later moved to the acoustic guitar and started singing; and, Matt, who Ken says is the best musician that he has ever had, plays the guitar, bass, dobro, banjo, and the coffee can. Ruth Powell later joined the group playing bass guitar. Ken Renfrow concludes by saying, "The Lord has richly blessed our group and I can honestly say that I now have the best group I have ever had. We love bluegrass gospel music and hope to use it to win others to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." |
| Our Mission |
| Where We Started |
| Our mission is to spread the word about Jesus Christ, our Savior, through bluegrass gospel music. Everywhere we go and in everything we do, we put Him first. |
| Meet The Members |
| About Us |
| Lead & Harmony Instruments: Banjo, Dobro, Acoustic Guitar, Coffee Can A Little Bit About Him: -Joined the group in 2001 playing the autoharp. Later he started playing the guitar and then learned to play the bass guitar. After Shorty Morgan passed away, he learned to play the dobro and then learned the banjo. Now he has picked up the coffee can and even learned how to play it. -Matt got banjo lessons from Al Batten and later learned a few things from Little Roy Lewis. |
| Lead & Harmony Instruments: Acoustic Guitar A Little Bit About Him: -Edgar joined in 2001 playing the bass guitar. -Later he moved to the acoustic and started singing. -As Matt's father, he started him playing and has been a big influence in his son's life. |
| Emcee A Little Bit About Him: -Has been with the group since it started and has been like a father to some and has always been there to help in any way possible Veteran |
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| Royal Aycock |
| Edgar Johnson, Jr. |
| Matt Johnson |
| Sandra Renfrow |
| Ken Renfrow |
| Honorary Members |
| Video Little Bit About Her: Has been videoing for the Kenly Gospel Music Hall for several years. Has great high quality videos for folks to enjoy |
| Helen Whitling |
| Russell Creech |
| Instruments: Upright Bass Little Bit About Him: Russel joined the group in October 2010. He enjoys playing music and spreading the word of God. |
Of Kenly, N.C.
| A.J. Stallings |
| Lead & Harmony Vocals Instruments: Fiddle A Little Bit About Him: Joined the group in Jan. 2011. He started playing the fiddle in Dec. 2010 and has really excelled on it. He loves music and is an awesome Piano player. He also does the photography work for the group. If you want A.J. to do some photography or graphic design work for you call: 919-333-4725 |
| Anthony Stallings |
| Harmony Vocal Instruments: Acoustic Guitar A Little Bit About Him: Joined the group in Jan. 2011. Has been playing music all of his life and really has a passion for it. He use to play for the bluegrass gospel group "The Spirituals." |
