"Thanks so much for being a part of our Pastors’ Conference. Your ministry in music was especially meaningful and timely."
Dr. Joseph Stowell, Former President
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
"Uplifting, joyful and honoring to Christ our Savior is The Envoys music. They sing the great songs of the ages and with such enthusiasm and zest."
Dr. Ross Rhoads
Chaplain, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, NC
"Thanks for your excellent music, your tremendous spirit, and your Spiritual sensitivity. It's really fun to be in services with gifted singers like you! I will look forward to the time when God brings our paths together again."
Rev. James Diehl, General Superintendent, International Church Of The Nazarene, Kansas City, MO
The Envoys have been touring throughout the United States and other countries since the late 1960's and still produce a unique style of Gospel music that appeals to all ages. They are well known for their rich, four-part harmony and amazing vocal arrangements. A concert by the Envoys reflects a comfortable balance of humor, inspiration and praise, within a framework of Traditional, Southern Gospel and Contemporary Gospel music.
Through the years the Envoys have appeared on the 700 Club, the National Quartet Convention and the Grand Ole Opry. In addition, the Envoys have been privileged to share their music at numerous Christian Conferences -- such as Moody Bible Institute Pastors' Conference, Word of Life, Maranatha Bible Conference, Bibletown, Gull Lake Bible Conference and Bradenton Christian Retreat Center.
The Envoys went on tour to Nigeria, West Africa where they had an opportunity to bring Gospel music to thousands of nationals and missionaries in the land. The Envoys are privileged to be used frequently in music ministry by such missions organizations as Society for International Missions (SIM), Walk Through the Bible, and the International Fellowship of Mission Agencies (IFMA).
Group members are Mark Liner- tenor, Ray Peters- lead, Val Cripps - baritone and Phil Felten - bass.
They say everything gets better with age; Val Cripps and Phil Felten started their music ministry as college roommates at Spring Arbor College in 1965 and have been singing together ever since. Mark Liner joined the Envoys in the Summer of 2002 and brings a passion and a beautiful tenor voice that adds to a perfect blend. Ray Peters joined the Envoys in the Fall of 2006 and brings a youthful excitement, along with a vocal style all his own.
Each of the Envoys have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ at a young age. The word "envoy" means messenger or representative. The purpose of an Envoys concert is to share the message that a Christian life is the only way to find true joy and fulfillment.
The Envoys appear in concert in churches of all denominations and sizes. In addition their music ministry takes them to numerous camp meetings, denominational annual meetings, missions conventions, business rallies and television shows. For scheduling information the Envoys can be reached at 704-565-5041, by mail at P.O. Box 7232, Charlotte, NC 28241, or by clicking on the Contact button and submit a request by e-mail.
Through the years the Envoys have appeared on the 700 Club, the National Quartet Convention and the Grand Ole Opry. In addition, the Envoys have been privileged to share their music at numerous Christian Conferences -- such as Moody Bible Institute Pastors' Conference, Word of Life, Maranatha Bible Conference, Bibletown, Gull Lake Bible Conference and Bradenton Christian Retreat Center.
The Envoys went on tour to Nigeria, West Africa where they had an opportunity to bring Gospel music to thousands of nationals and missionaries in the land. The Envoys are privileged to be used frequently in music ministry by such missions organizations as Society for International Missions (SIM), Walk Through the Bible, and the International Fellowship of Mission Agencies (IFMA).
Group members are Mark Liner- tenor, Ray Peters- lead, Val Cripps - baritone and Phil Felten - bass.
They say everything gets better with age; Val Cripps and Phil Felten started their music ministry as college roommates at Spring Arbor College in 1965 and have been singing together ever since. Mark Liner joined the Envoys in the Summer of 2002 and brings a passion and a beautiful tenor voice that adds to a perfect blend. Ray Peters joined the Envoys in the Fall of 2006 and brings a youthful excitement, along with a vocal style all his own.
Each of the Envoys have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ at a young age. The word "envoy" means messenger or representative. The purpose of an Envoys concert is to share the message that a Christian life is the only way to find true joy and fulfillment.
The Envoys appear in concert in churches of all denominations and sizes. In addition their music ministry takes them to numerous camp meetings, denominational annual meetings, missions conventions, business rallies and television shows. For scheduling information the Envoys can be reached at 704-565-5041, by mail at P.O. Box 7232, Charlotte, NC 28241, or by clicking on the Contact button and submit a request by e-mail.
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Mark Liner
Tenor
Born in Augusta, GA
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN - BA in Religion and English
Pastor for 25 years
Hobbies - all music (loves smooth jazz), softball, hunting, all sports (Duke, South Carolina Gamecocks, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys)
Favorite music artists - GVB, Imperials, Karen Carpenter, Boney James, Fourplay
Married to Wanda and has three children (Rhandi, Loryn and Stacy)
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN - BA in Religion and English
Pastor for 25 years
Hobbies - all music (loves smooth jazz), softball, hunting, all sports (Duke, South Carolina Gamecocks, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys)
Favorite music artists - GVB, Imperials, Karen Carpenter, Boney James, Fourplay
Married to Wanda and has three children (Rhandi, Loryn and Stacy)
Phil Felten
Bass
Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Michigan State University - BS in Psychology
Winthrop University - Masters - Counseling
Hobbies - Sports (Atlanta Braves, Green Bay Packers, Michigan State Spartans)
Plays - Tennis, Golf, Ping-Pong
Loves to read
Elder and Church Council member Lakeshore Christian Fellowship, Tega Cay, SC
Married to Marilyn and has three children
Michigan State University - BS in Psychology
Winthrop University - Masters - Counseling
Hobbies - Sports (Atlanta Braves, Green Bay Packers, Michigan State Spartans)
Plays - Tennis, Golf, Ping-Pong
Loves to read
Elder and Church Council member Lakeshore Christian Fellowship, Tega Cay, SC
Married to Marilyn and has three children
Ray Peters
Lead
Born in Winston-Salem, NC
Attended Piedmont Bible College
Hobbies - Hunting, Fishing, Horses, Playstation, Golf, Sports(Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, South Carolina Gamecocks Football, North Carolina Tarheels Basketball, Nascar Racing)
Favorite music artists - Guy Penrod, Michael W Smith, Hillsong Worship, Vince Gill, George Strait
Married to Sandy and has two children(Morgan and Ashley)
Attended Piedmont Bible College
Hobbies - Hunting, Fishing, Horses, Playstation, Golf, Sports(Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, South Carolina Gamecocks Football, North Carolina Tarheels Basketball, Nascar Racing)
Favorite music artists - Guy Penrod, Michael W Smith, Hillsong Worship, Vince Gill, George Strait
Married to Sandy and has two children(Morgan and Ashley)
Website: http://www.raypetersmusic.net
Val Cripps
Baritone
Born in Gladwin, Michigan
Spring Arbor College - BA, Sociology
Former school teacher
Skilled in homebuilding and trim carpentry
Sound Technician and designs and builds the interior of the Envoys buses
Hobbies - Tennis, Motorcycles, all music(especially jazz)
Married to Linda and has two children
Spring Arbor College - BA, Sociology
Former school teacher
Skilled in homebuilding and trim carpentry
Sound Technician and designs and builds the interior of the Envoys buses
Hobbies - Tennis, Motorcycles, all music(especially jazz)
Married to Linda and has two children
