Traditional
southern Gospel music is the offering from this Ansted, West Virginia
based
group. About twenty two years ago Tim and Jerry Skaggs, Jr. began
singing together, sharing the Gospel through southern Gospel
music.
Later, their father, Jerry Skaggs joined his sons to complete the
package
of the successful music ministry of the Faithmen.
While
the Faithmen
enjoys singing for various church functions and concert dates,
they
will minister wherever God opens the door. "We see a very
mixed
audience, and our music appeals to young and old alike," said Tim
Skaggs. "We try to get our message across through song and
testimony
in an exciting
and enthusiastic manner."
Sometimes
they
just stand amazed at how the Lord has used them and what He can do with
a nobody. There's a song that says it best, "I'm a nobody telling
everybody about Somebody who can save anybody." And the Faithmen
are proud to be a servant of the Lord in this field of ministry doing
just
that.
‘Celebrate
The
Journey' was the group's first recording. They have released two
national singles to Gospel radio, 'The Chosen One' and 'I'm Ready
To Go,' which introduced them to fans and Djs across the country.
Jeff Pearles, President of Paradise Music, and bass singer for the
Palmetto
State Quartet, produced the recording.
On
May 1, 2000
the Faithmen signed an exclusive recording contract with the Eddie
Crook
Company, Morning Star Records. They recorded their first project
with the company in the summer of 2001. Jerry Jr. says, "We
try
to select songs with a strong message and use some of the songs the
Lord
gives each of us, to offer some variety". "One thing we've
learned
over the past few years, is to never underestimate God."
Jerry
is referring to the way God has provided for the ministry. "When we
needed a vehicle to travel in, God brought that about, when we needed
sound
equipment, it was there, and when we needed to record we were able to,"
he related. Jerry Sr. added, "we have learned just to trust
Him
for what we need." The Faithmen feel that through faith every
obstacle can be conquered. With anticipation they are
looking
forward to their next recording with the company which should be
sometime
this spring.
Their
goal is
simple: to see people come to know the Lord and to see lives changed by
presenting the Word in a ministry of Southern Gospel Music.