H. Stephen Bralley, M.Ed.
Director of Secondary Education, North American Division
e are happy to introduce the artists for Convention!
Cyiza Music Ministry (also referred to as CMM), and is pronounced (Cheeza), have reached thousands around the world through music and multimedia, focused on pointing towards the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. CMM stands on the Word of God as their anchor and guidance.
Micah Tyler is a singer and songwriter who uses contemporary music frameworks to share his spiritual beliefs, Micah Tyler Begnuad was born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 19, 1983. He grew up in a loving and supportive Christian household, but despite his love of music, Tyler was something of a late bloomer, dividing his time between driving a truck and serving as a youth pastor in Buna, Texas, into his late twenties. When Tyler did hear the call to use his talent in the service of the Lord, he was already married and a father of three kids, but once he committed himself to his faith and his music he didn't look back.
Phil Callaway is an award-winning author, speaker, daddy of three, and husband of one. The best-selling author of 27 books, he hosts the hit daily radio show Laugh Again which airs across North America, the UK, and Africa (to name a few). He is a frequent guest on national radio and TV, and his humorous stories on family life have been featured in hundreds of magazines worldwide. Still, he insists his greatest achievement was convincing his wife to marry him. Phil lives in Canada with his high school sweetheart who usually finds him funny.
ACE Leadership Academy has graciously sponsored additional artists who will perform at both special music times and at select times in the ACE Leadership Hall. Additionally, they will offer breakouts for musicians and those who appreciate the ministry of music.
Nicole C. Mullen has long been known as an undeniably talented artist who is unafraid to be vulnerable and transparent with her audience. She continues a legacy of sincerity and artistic integrity that in the past has been recognized with two Grammy Award nominations and nine Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, including two Female Vocalist of the Year honors; Song of the Year for “Redeemer,” and “On My Knees;” the Urban Album of the Year for “Everyday People;” Contemporary Song of the year, “Call on Jesus;” and the first African American female to win Songwriter of the Year for “Redeemer.”
Laura Story was originally a string bassist and never expecting to pursue what would eventually become her career path. Upon entering the studio to record her debut album, Story needed one more track, and quickly composed the work “Indescribable.” The track would give the album a name and was given an even wider audience when singer Chris Tomlin took the track to the top of the charts and to churches from coast to coast. Taking her success in stride, Story went to work on independent album number two, There Is Nothing, which was released in 2005, while the musician continued to be a women's leader and pastor at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Morning Worship Music Leaders
Monday Night Concert: Micah Tyler
Tuesday Night Performer: Phil Callaway
Special Music: Nicole Mullins and Laura Story
Summer 2023