Minister Darren has been anointed to bring the Word of God to His people. He uses the free flow of the gifts God has given him. Through sharing the Word one on one or during a service, teaching or through songs or dance of praise and worship, he is spirit led. He is particularly able to reach the youth. His youthful style and energetic presentation help him to deliver messages young people are able to hear. Because of his openness, he has been used in a variety of settings for many different denominations. Minister Darren believes God wants His message spread in all arenas. He has ministered to youth preparing for Christian initiation and confirmation, during youth retreats, at youth conferences, in Sunday School classes and has delivered the message during church services. Minister Darren has a way of making all feel welcome and creates a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows the young a forum to speak and a time to get answers through the Holy Spirit.
Minister Darren’s dance ministry is particularly touching. He dances to express his love for the Father. Each step and turn are movements motivated by the Lord. Minister Darren is also able to share with others how to express their love through dance. He has founded praise dance groups and presented his craft as a soloist, member of a troupe and as the choreographer of praise and worship experiences. “When others are moved to tears or to shout as they watch you dance, you know the spirit is at work.” Minister Darren embodies the spirit of worship through dance.
As a praise and worship leader, Darren has led songs that have brought others closer to God. As part of praise teams in Chicago, Illinois and Elkhart, Indiana; he has put forth all that God has given him in every service, concert or presentation. Darren’s soothing tenor to baritone voice has a way of reaching the inner man and letting everyone feel like they can join in and sing songs to the Lord as well. At present, Darren serves in the vocal ministry at Willow Creek Chicago Community Church and sings with Corey Camphor & The Voices of C.O.G.
Prophetic utterance is a gift that benefits all who have an ear to hear and heed. God uses prophets as messengers of His Word. When Minister Darren has been moved, he has shared what thus says the Lord to whole congregations and to individuals. Because he is spirit led, he has been allowed the freedom to speak in a variety of venues where he was a member, a speaker or a visiting guest. When God has a Word for His people, no man can stop the Word coming forth. Many have been blessed by the prophetic utterances from God through Minister Darren.
Minister Darren was baptized and confirmed as a youth in the Catholic denomination. When he entered university he had a desire to find more of God. He found the true meaning of God’s Word while studying at Saint Xavier University and shared his dorm room with a saved man of God. He became one of the founding members of the AFC Upper Room Ministries at Saint Xavier University under the leadership of Pastor Corey Camphor. Minister Darren was ordained June 1999 under the teachings of Apostle Joseph L. Stanford at Ambassadors for Christ World Outreach Ministries. Additionally, Darren is affiliated with the Into God Worship Arts Network lead by Pastor LeAnzar Stockley. Presently, Darren is an active member of Willow Creek Chicago Community Church where he serves in the Music and Arts Ministries.
Ministry Biography
Minister Darren has been anointed to bring the Word of God to His people. He uses the free flow of the gifts God has given him. Through sharing the Word one on one or during a service, teaching or through songs or dance of praise and worship, he is spirit led. He is particularly able to reach the youth. His youthful style and energetic presentation help him to deliver messages young people are able to hear. Because of his openness, he has been used in a variety of settings for many different denominations. Minister Darren believes God wants His message spread in all arenas. He has ministered to youth preparing for Christian initiation and confirmation, during youth retreats, at youth conferences, in Sunday School classes and has delivered the message during church services. Minister Darren has a way of making all feel welcome and creates a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows the young a forum to speak and a time to get answers through the Holy Spirit.
Minister Darren’s dance ministry is particularly touching. He dances to express his love for the Father. Each step and turn are movements motivated by the Lord. Minister Darren is also able to share with others how to express their love through dance. He has founded praise dance groups and presented his craft as a soloist, member of a troupe and as the choreographer of praise and worship experiences. “When others are moved to tears or to shout as they watch you dance, you know the spirit is at work.” Minister Darren embodies the spirit of worship through dance.
As a praise and worship leader, Darren has led songs that have brought others closer to God. As part of praise teams in Chicago, Illinois and Elkhart, Indiana; he has put forth all that God has given him in every service, concert or presentation. Darren’s soothing tenor to baritone voice has a way of reaching the inner man and letting everyone feel like they can join in and sing songs to the Lord as well. At present, Darren serves in the vocal ministry at Willow Creek Chicago Community Church and sings with Corey Camphor & The Voices of C.O.G.
Prophetic utterance is a gift that benefits all who have an ear to hear and heed. God uses prophets as messengers of His Word. When Minister Darren has been moved, he has shared what thus says the Lord to whole congregations and to individuals. Because he is spirit led, he has been allowed the freedom to speak in a variety of venues where he was a member, a speaker or a visiting guest. When God has a Word for His people, no man can stop the Word coming forth. Many have been blessed by the prophetic utterances from God through Minister Darren.
Minister Darren was baptized and confirmed as a youth in the Catholic denomination. When he entered university he had a desire to find more of God. He found the true meaning of God’s Word while studying at Saint Xavier University and shared his dorm room with a saved man of God. He became one of the founding members of the AFC Upper Room Ministries at Saint Xavier University under the leadership of Pastor Corey Camphor. Minister Darren was ordained June 1999 under the teachings of Apostle Joseph L. Stanford at Ambassadors for Christ World Outreach Ministries. Additionally, Darren is affiliated with the Into God Worship Arts Network lead by Pastor LeAnzar Stockley. Presently, Darren is an active member of Willow Creek Chicago Community Church where he serves in the Music and Arts Ministries.