Steps To Glory - About Us

We are a group of people committed to spreading the gospel through music and song that Jesus Christ is our risen savior. We do this through the older hymns and the great southern gospel music that we grew up listening to, plus a few new original songs of ours.

I'm Kurt Jones, I'm an original member of STG. I'm married to a great wife Betty J. Jones, we live in Richlands. We have a son Kurt Jones Jr. and Daughter in-law Casey, two grandsons Kurt Jones III (Trey) and Brantley Chase Jones. My parents are Billy and Sylvia Jones of Richlands. I attend First Christian Church of Richlands, and employed in the auto paint and body business. My hobbies are racing, hunting, and gospel music. My favorite Bible verses are the ones between Genesis and Revelations

I'm Billy Jones, I am married to a wonderful woman Rosolyn, we have two children, a son William Jones and his wife Bethany, and a daughter Julie Flemming and her husband Michael, We have been greatly blessed with five grandchildren, Will, Cara, and Eliza Marie Jones, and Gracen and Waylon Flemming. My parents are Billy and Sylvia Jones of Richlands. I'm an original member of STG and I am a member of First Christian Church of Richlands. I am employed in the HVAC field for Onslow County Schools. My hobbies are gospel music and my grand children. My favorite Bible verse is 1 Peter 5:6-7(Humble yourself therefore unto the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your cares upon him for he cares for you.

I'm Kenneth Jarman, I have a great wife Wanda, a daughter Courtney and her husband Chris Funcke and a grandson Lawson. I am the oldest child of Haywood and Olive Jarman. I am a member of First Baptist Church of Richlands, I'm retired from Onslow County Schools doing inventory control. I enjoy tending my collards, watching baseball and basketball and playing with Lawson. I have been with STG since May 2009, my favorite Bible verse is John 3;16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have ever lasting life.

I'm Elwood Jarman (Doodle) I'm married to the former Peggy Bennetch we have 6 children, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. I attend First Christian Church of Richlands and have been with STG since 2008. I have always enjoyed singing gospel music and I love working in my woodshop in my spare time. My favorite Bible verses are John 3;16 and Romans 8;28.

I'm Chris Ferris, I have a great wife Kim, and two sons, Cole and Blake. I'm a long time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Jacksonville N.C.I am employed by Onslow County School system, I love Carolina Basketball, and singing Gospel music.

I'm Ronnie Rivenbark, I am 69 years of age, and retired. I was born in Wilmington N.C. and now live in Hampstead along with my wonderful wife of many years Renee. I started singing gospel music at an early age, with Melrose Wheeler as my children's choir leader. I sang with the Crusaders Quartet for many years, moved on to the Masters Quartet until they disbanded, then on to the King's Children until retirement. I started with STG in June of 2017 and enjoy the fun and fellowship and meeting many new friends, and serving the Lord in this Gospel Ministry. I have been truly Blessed through the years God has been good to me in many ways.

I'm Rita Whaley, my parents are Elwood and the late Evelyn Jarman. I am married to Leon Whaley, our group's guitarist, and have a wonderful daughter Meghan. I play piano for STG and arrange most of the music, I started with STG in May of 2007. My favorite Bible verses are all of them.

I'm Leon Whaley, I'm a member of Bible Believers Church in Beulaville and I am now married to Rita, our group's pianist! Before, I was married to Betty Lou Mills for forty years who went home to be with the Lord on May 1st 2013. I've been with STG since May 14th 2013. My favorite Bible verses start with John 3;16 "For God so loved the world...," then goes to Ephesians.2;8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; Not of works, lest any man should boast."

I'm Keith Gurganus, I have a terrific wife Tereasa and 2 sons and 4 grand children. I was born again March 10 1990, and am a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Rhodestown. I'm Retired from NCDOT, and have been with STG since Dec. 2007. I enjoy racing and gospel music, and my favorite Bible verse is John 3;16.

I'm Mitch Loftin, I have a wonderful wife Andrea and three children, Shain, Rachel, and Robert, and one grandson Braddock Loftin. I'm employed by Johnson Controls. I've been playing drums with STG since Aug 2012. I enjoy playing music and old cars. I am a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Jacksonville, my favorite Bible verse is the whole book.

I am Isaiah Paul Rhodes, my parents are Glenn and Amy Rhodes' I like John Deere tractors, Carolina Basketball, playing the drums for STG.

I'm Will Holly, I've been around STG for a few years now and have helped out a few times, now I am playing bass for them. My parents are Jeremy and Kim Holly.

I'm Ralph Murphy, I have a wonderful wife Angela, a daughter Kayla, and a son Brandon, our youngest daughter Bambi passed away in 2011. We've been blessed with three grand children, Jayci, Jackson, Georgia, and Silas. My parents are Harold and Deloris Murphy of Oakland Maryland, I have three brothers Randy, Jeff, and Gary. I attend First Christian Church of Richlands. I've been with STG since 2012. I am employed by ONWASA and enjoy racing and gospel music and just hanging out with the boys. My favorite Bible verse is John 3;16.

Thanks to all of our Past members for Everything they have done to help!

A Special Thanks To These People!

Billy Cox original member and Bass Vocals

Brian Moore original member Tenor vocals

Josh Dove Tenor Vocals

Jerry Weston Drums

Timmy Stroud Drums

Michael Humphrey Drums

Frankie Brown Guitar

Michael Flemming Sound

Tom Barbee Guitar

William Jones Sound and Bass Vocals

Bobby Davenport Bass Vocals

Donna Mcmaster Bass Guitar

Dwight Mcmaster Multimedia

Jeremy Holly bass Guitar

Thanks to the people who have helped.

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