At WorshipAlive!, we are dedicated to developing and supporting worship leaders across the globe. Our mission is to enhance their skills and help them share the Gospel through powerful worship experiences.
Join us on March 15th for a night of uplifting music, faith, and community. Experience the joy of hymns, Jamaican gospel, and contemporary worship in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come sing, celebrate, and be inspired as we come together in worship. Do not miss this enchanting evening of praise and fellowship! Free to enter!
Dr. Everton Walters, one of Jamaica's favorite sons, is a professional on many fronts; Fulbright Scholar, Professor, Electrical Engineer, Consultant, Business Owner, Award Winning Gospel Soloist, Worship Leader, Bassist, DJ, Husband of over 40 years, Father, etc. Currently, Dr. Walters resides in Chicagoland, Illinois, where he established and leads one of the nation's leading solar development companies, WCP Solar, since 2007. A product of Marquette University, he spent over 17 years lecturing at the graduate and undergraduate levels; graduating students at all levels in the spectrum.
Everton, affectionately known as "Mr. Bible", has served as worship leader and choir leader for many national worship efforts in Jamaica and while hosting his own radio show on the leading radio station LOVE 101, he became one of Jamaica's leading gospel soloists, performing at all major national events.
While in the US, he served as worship leader and choir director at the Compass Church in Naperville; worship leader and bassist at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI; worship leader at Grace Pointe Church in Naperville IL; and Tech Director at New Life Church of Yorkville IL.
"Dr. E," as he is currently known, is a professionally trained tenor who seeks to help the next generation to excel in the process of giving Glory to God as they use their various talent and skills. Accordingly, he helped in the establishment of 24-Hour Worship, Inc (d/b/a Worship Alive) a 501c3 organization geared to provide support to Church and individual ministers.
Married to Leila (Terry) since 1984, a marriage that has produced two wonderfully talented daughters, Jolianne (Super Lawyer) and Dr. Jhunnelle (Orthopedic Surgeon).
The music of Rev Dr Huntley Brown has been described as inspired, anointed, powerful, and explosive. His electrifying playing earned him the Top Caribbean Gospel Instrumentalist Award for 2005 and 2006. In 2009 he was appointed musical ambassador for CTS TV Station in Seoul Korea and in 2010 he was inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall Of Fame. The youngest person to be inducted into the hall of fame.
Other awards Huntley has received include
Alumnus Of The Year (Judson University Elgin IL)
Outstanding Achievement Award (Consulate Of Jamaica Chicago IL) Distinguished Ambassador At Large Award (Word Of Life Ministries Presented By The Prime Minister of Jamaica)
Outstanding Jamaican Citizen Award (Organization For Strategic Development In Jamaica OSDJ) Caribbean And Faith Based Leadership Award (Washington DC) Citation Of Honor (Hands Across Jamaica For Righteousness) among others Huntley was the featured artist for the concerts of peace in Ireland. During that time he was able to witness peace come to a nation torn apart by civil war.
In 2011 Huntley was the featured guest pianist at Carnegie Hall with the Milal world symphony orchestra.
Huntley is an ordained minister. He was ordained in 2007 by the Evangelical Church Alliance International and now serves on the board. In 2011 Huntley became an Artist Ambassador for Kids Alive International a group dedicated to rescuing kids around the world.
Huntley graduated from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois with a bachelor's degree in piano and from Northern Illinois University with a master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy. In 2020 Huntley was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Judson University. He is married to the lovely Annette Chestnut and they reside in Aurora, Illinois (just outside of Chicago), along with their four daughters, Natalie, Natasha, Nicole and Nadia.
Huntley was the artist in residence for the Total Living Network in Chicago with host Jerry & Shirley Rose for many years. He was also the regular crusade pianist for the recently retired Dr. Ralph Bell, an associate evangelist with the Billy Graham Association. He is now the pianist for Ruth Graham and Friends Ministries and also ministers with the Franklin Graham team. In 2015 Huntley joined the staff of Judson University as the first ever artist in residence.
Huntley's music and speaking ministry has taken him all over the world, with TV, radio, and concert appearances in Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Grenada, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Palestine, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Slovakia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine and Wales.
He has recorded many CD's that cover a wide range of musical styles.
In 2017 Huntley released his first book "Keys To Avoiding Deception" a practical guide to biblical discernment in a contradictory world. This book won a readers choice award.
In 2020 the Huntley Brown Foundation was launched. This Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to help the less fortunate around the world.
In 2022 he released his second book "Practical Keys For Daily Living" A 365 Day Devotional"
Huntley's other interests include basketball (as he likes to say, "I can't shoot, but I can dunk!") and Hapkido, one of the martial arts in which he holds a black belt.
Huntley Brown
I’ve always loved stories.
As a child, I was captivated by Batman, Green Hornet, Happy Days and Good Times.
Then I found out that the greatest theatre was my imagination. Books began to take me places that my black and white tv couldn’t. I’ve been enthralled by authors writing on the human experience and pushing the boundaries of possibilities.
I guess that why story telling has been such a big part of sharing my heart with people.
In 1973, I was 14 years old. I young enough to think I was an adult and young enough to still want an allowance. I knew something was wrong. Something was missing. My mom shared hope with me when she told me about her experience with Jesus Christ. Initially I smiled and dismissed her latest fad. Before that summer was over I invited Christ into my heart. I was changed. Not perfect, but ushered into a world of forgiveness and divine connection. I immediately developed a love for God’s word. During high school I lead an after school Bible Study. While attending Moody Bible Institute I preached at Cook County Jail in Chicago for 3 years. I also did one to one ministry at the Chicago juvenile detention center. I’ve been preaching since 1978.
As a child I dabbled in music. But the summer I came to Christ I found my voice. I sang in the choir and did some solos. I’ve led praise and worship throughout America and in Africa.
I’ve served as a youth pastor for 10 years in Chicago and Joliet, IL
I’ve also pastored New Life Baptist Church in Chicago Heights for 11 years.
During the ‘90s I provided substance abuse counseling to youth and adults.
I believe the ultimate addiction is sin and the ultimate cure is the cross.
I graduated from Moody Bible Institute and Trinity International University before Fred Flintstone met Wilma.
I currently host of 2 national Moody Radio programs: Celebration of Praise and Music for Sunday. I also served as the originator and host of Urban Praise Radio.
I served as the station manager of Moody Radio Chicago, 90.1 FM for four years.
I currently serves as the Community Relations Director at Moody Bible Institute.
I have been married to Lynette for over 30 years and have 3 adult children. I also have 3 amazing grandchildren.
This is just a little bit of my story. Can’t wait to share more…
Roy Patterson Ministries
Hello, I am so excited to share a bit about myself. First and foremost I am a mother, wife, Investment Operations Consultant and an esthetician. I feel so blessed being able serve the Lord with my gifts and talents. I love to sing, worship, and inspire others to discover the power of the Holy Spirit. I love dogs, all things from the 1990s, and my collection of shoes. No matter what season of life that I am in, God has always revealed His Glory.
Tanya Egler, B.S. Ed., is an anointed and talented Vocalist, originally from Cleveland, Ohio who resides in the Chicagoland area. For twenty-five years, she taught in the elementary and middle school classrooms of both public and private residential schools. She continues to serve at the collegiate level now for over 3 decades developing a Gospel Music program inspiring and equipping young people to make a positive global impact on the music industry. As a new Author with the launch of her first book entitled, Hearts Along the Journey, she now adds to her list of creative ventures to enjoy and share with the world. Tanya continues her journey as an Artist sharing her love for music with her students and in her community.
Traveling around the world to share God's love is at the top of her favorite things to do. Tanya continues to develop her creative skill set not only through her years of experience with interacting and learning alongside professional musicians, attending arts conferences, seminars, and workshops, but also through personal research on the History of Gospel Music. She is the proud mother of 3 adults, and a grandmother of 4 little ones ages 7, 8, 9, and 11.
Tanya combines her musical talents with the creativity of her family members. The Eglers have shared their expertise as composers, producers, and music/media workshop facilitators. They continue to tour globally with a return from a Mission to Japan, (summer 2024). Tanya's experience includes the entrepreneurial titles of Singer/Songwriter, Gospel Artist, Vocal Coach, Clinician, Music Workshop Facilitator, Mentor, recent Author, and since 1990, the Director of the Wheaton College Gospel Choir.
Tanya's joyful spirit is infectious, which causes her listeners to leave her concerts uplifted and filled with joy as well! Her ability to soulfully interact and connect with the audience is remarkable! As she lifts her voice in song to glorify God, her greatest joy is to encourage, and inspire others to positively utilize their gifts as well.
Contact: Email: TanyaEgler@gmail.com / Facebook: Tanya Egler / Instagram: tanyaegler / Instagram: Heirloomproductions / Cell: 630-631-1992
Mrs. Hasana Pennant Sisco is the founder and executive director of the Rodney Sisco Symposium for Transformational Leadership, Diversity and Equity Practices. She is also one of the co-founders and the president of the Caribbean-American Family Network (CAFN), a 30-year-old faith based non-profit organization supporting both local and regional needs of that cross-cultural community – through its hallmarks of faith, family, community, culture & outreach.
Mrs. Sisco worked in the chemical industry for almost 30 years and is the retired global Vice President for Safety, Health & Environment of Ecolab Company. She became the first African American female vice president of Ecolab after one of the industry's largest mergers (between Ecolab and Nalco). Mrs. Sisco's career took her around the world to more than 25 countries travelling extensively in Asia, Latin America, and Europe working cross culturally, developing high performance teams and leaders, while delivering industry leading and game changing processes in chemical safety, environmental policy, manufacturing auditing and industrial hygiene. Aside from the work, her engagement with staff, colleagues and government officials from all over the world has fed her love of people and cultures while giving her keen insight into her Kingdom building calling.
With the passing of her husband Rodney of 30½ years in late 2018, her commitment to her faith, biblical Kingdom diversity, and a global mindset, gave way to a vision to launch the Sisco Symposium to honor Rodney's lifework and legacy, an area in which they co-labored and shared a deep passion for their entire partnership. The Symposium now in its 6th year, focuses on Christian colleges across North America and seeks to inform, prepare and influence future Chrisian leaders to see, embrace and practice biblical Kingdom diversity. This work is undergirded by Rev 5:9b – "ransomed...from every tribe, ever tongue, every nation and every people" and Matthew 6:10 – "…Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven".
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mrs. Sisco holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry Emphasis from Wheaton College, IL., and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Benedictine University, IL. After retiring from the chemical industry Hasana pursued her love for developing people and became a certified John Maxwell Executive Coach. With personal family investment experience going back 30 years and her global span managing
millions of corporate dollars, she was invited to consider financial advising. Hasana, a life-long learner accepted the challenge and is now a licensed financial advisor developing tailored financial strategies for individuals and families. While she has a diverse client base, she is thrilled to work with women, immigrants and people of color – reflecting her own journey. Mrs. Sisco's life as a lay leader in church has included praise & worship leading, liturgical dance choreography and dramatic reading, women's retreats. Worshipping through the arts is a joy she developed from childhood in Jamaica and
remains with her still.
With her extensive cross-functional background, Hasana gets excited when helping others unleash their potential, realize their Calling, and boldly inhabit their God given purpose. She now resides in the far western suburbs of Chicago with her active Gen Y and Gen Z sons - Juwan and Jabari.
Danielle Slamans is an entrepreneur, wife and mother. She holds a Bachelors in Social Work with a Minor in Servant Leadership and a Master's in Business Administration. She has always been involved in or managed small businesses and has a love for creating beautiful things. She has now co-owned an Interior Design business focusing on high-end residential and boutique commercial spaces for the last 7 years. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hanging with family/friends, traveling and of course, singing. She is currently on the worship team at New Life Church Yorkville.
Cher DiBlasi was born and raised in Oswego, IL and has lived in Yorkville, IL for the past 20 years. She has been an integral part of New Life Church since 2007 and currently serves as a worship leader within the church. With a heart for ministry, she pours her passion for music and her love for Jesus into leading others in worship. A devoted wife to Mike and mother of two daughters, Madison and Abigail, she is deeply rooted in her faith and family life.
In addition to her role at church, Cher has spent 27 years working as a Labor and Delivery Nurse, where she has touched countless lives with her care and compassion. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her beloved black lab, Sadie and two Granddogs, Milo and Hemi. She loves singing and harmonizing, especially when it comes to worship music, and takes great joy in listening to uplifting melodies that connect her heart to God. A true Jesus lover, she strives to live each day with purpose, embracing her family, faith, and the simple joys of life.
The Wheaton College Gospel Choir was formed in 1986 by students who shared a desire to worship God through Black Gospel music. Under the direction of Ms. Tanya Egler, the ministry continues to be energetic and Spirit-filled. Coming from various backgrounds and cultures, these students have expanded their campus ministry to include churches, homeless shelters, schools, and prisons in the Chicagoland area. From its inception, the Gospel Choir has always been an intentionally diverse choir of women and men praising God, and through their diversity, the students have been blessed to see God bring people to Himself and to bridge cultural and spiritual gaps for His glory. The purpose and vision of Wheaton College Gospel Choir is to evangelize to the unsaved through singing, personal testimonies, and a clear gospel message through scripture, as well as to partner with local churches that support the choir as they work together with the church body to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the community.
My name is Marilyn Wiggan, and I love the Lord!
In 1992, my family and I immigrated from Jamaica to the United States, where I continued my career as a Physical Therapist at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. Later, I completed my Master of Science in Managerial Leadership at National Louis University. After settling down in Evanston, I transitioned to working in Integrated Medicine clinics that offered a more holistic approach to treatments.
During my earlier years in Jamaica, I was actively involved in the Jamaica Youth for Christ Ministry and my local church, Calvary Gospel Assembly. Caring for people and nurturing their spiritual well-being have always been my heart’s desire. In high school, I attended the Jamaica Drama School, which helped to shape my creative and interpersonal skills. I now use these skills along with my other gifts to minister to my brothers and sisters. My latest project was writing and directing my first major production entitled, ‘Burden to Blessings. The Sarah Rector story.’ This play challenged the audience to evaluate their relationship with Jesus Christ.
My family consists of my husband Robert, my twins, Sean and Shae-Anne, Sean’s Fiancé, Tylar, Devonte, Maya and soon to be Mother-In-Law, Tawana. And how could I forget my grand dogs Cinnamon and Toast.
