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About Me
Stan is originally from Kennett, Missouri. He graduated High School in 1981 and spent several years working at a local radio station. Music was always a big part of his life. He sang solos often at his church and participated in numerous musical opportunities at school. In November, 1983 he was asked to travel to California for some singing engagements by his Pastor, Carroll McGruder, who had an opening for a vocalist in his singing group, The Carroll McGruder Trio. Rev. McGruder asked Stan to join the group permanently after that trip. The name of the group was later shortened to just “The McGruders”. Stan’s tenure with the group lasted until April, 1997. The group was blessed to sing in many great venues across the USA and Canada and had numerous Top Ten songs, including the number one song in Southern Gospel Music, “I’m Going Home With Jesus”.
In April of 1997, Stan began traveling as a Field Representative for Tupelo Children’s Mansion in Tupelo, Mississippi. TCM is a home for abused, abandoned, neglected, and orphaned children. Stan and his family continued in that role until Jan. 2003 when he became the Executive Director of the Residential Department at the Mansion. In the meantime, he continued to be invited to sing and preach at numerous events each year. In April 2007, Stan felt it was the direction of the Lord to resume traveling in a full-time capacity.
He continues to travel extensively as an Evangelist in the U.S.A. and Canada singing and preaching in many different settings, including churches, concerts, revivals, men's conferences, etc. To date, he has recorded 11 solo projects.
Stan is a people person and never meets a stranger. He loves to laugh and in fact, often uses humor in his concerts and sermons. He is passionate about smiling and feels that God's people should be the happiest people on the earth. Though we live in a problem filled society, the Bible says "a merry heart doeth good like a medicine". Sometimes a good song and a laugh is "just what the doctor ordered"! So, with a smile, song, or a sermon he continues to endeavor to be an encourager everywhere he goes. Please accept this as his personal invitation to join him anytime he is singing or preaching in your area.
Meet My Family
My wife Cheryl and I have been married for 35 years. She is a native of Flint, MI and we met when she moved to Missouri not long after graduation from High School. I truly believe God sent her to me! She is a true christian and faithful wife. We both love what we do and have tons of fun while on the road together. Cheryl is a godly lady and my constant prayer partner. She is a wonderful mother to our son, Benjamin, mother-in-law to his wife Zelma, and Nana to our incredible grandson, Banz. We recently celebrated the release of her first book, Unhappy Mother’s Day, which can be found on this website. She also cooks great meals and is an avid sports fan, especially of the St. Louis Cardinals! We truly feel so blessed to be involved in ministry. It's all we've ever desired to do. We want to please the Lord in all that we do.