IN HER OWN WORDS:
"I'm just a girl who wants to make her heavenly father proud.
When this life is over and I meet my Savior face to face, I
want to see a great gig cheezy smile on His face as He says.
"Well Done!"
I recently returned to America after
completing a 32-month missions assignment in Japan to
assist the Kansai/Osaka area churches with evangelism.
During my stay I was honored to serve as a promoter for the
Franklin Graham Festival as well as teach voice and Gospel
music for three churches as a community outreach program.
I took this assignment because I could not understand how
less than 1% of the population in Japan are Christian. After
being submerged in the culture for almost three years, I
gained a better understanding of the depth of cultural bonds
that have created this condition.
My assignment began April 6th 2010. Americans often ask.
"Why would you interrupt your life for three years to do
this?" My answer..."to share my love for Jesus, because He's
too good to miss!" After my arrival in Japan, many Japanese
asked. "Why did you come to Japan?" My answer..."to
share my love for Jesus, because He's too good to miss!" I
promised the Lord, Jesus that I would teach the people about
Him. So with all of my heart and energy I lifted up the name
of Jesus through singing, teaching voice, playing piano,
directing student concert, teaching Bible studies, spending
time with students in groups and one to one, praying,
whatever the Lord led me to do. I pray that the light of His
love shone through me so that many will someday come to
know him. When I have breathed my last breath, I wish to
leave a legacy of faith and a trail of redeemed souls to the
Glory of God... The one and only true and living GOD!"
Amen!
Blessings, Beverly
Beverly Rivers, is a Singer, Songwriter, Composer, and Founder of BCPA,
Breakfree Christian Performers Association Inc., a nonprofit (501(c)3 performing arts evangelism organization. For more on BCPA,
Inc. visit http://www.breakfreechristian.org. At age 9 Beverly sat down to practice her scales and hymn pieces in preparation for
her piano lesson. Instead, she pecked out a melody that was rolling around in her head. Her first composition entitled "I've
Dreamed" marked the beginning of her journey as an artist. From then on... behold the dreamer cometh. Beverly sang in choirs and
choral groups in church, school and college. Hiding her talent among the masses, she never asserted herself to be the lead singer or
a soloist. For years she sang is groups and directed choirs, too fearful to allow the fullness of her talent to be known. In later years,
the aftershock of painful life experiences were the catalyst that brought about a supernatural writing experience in Beverly's life.
"It was like someone turned a radio on in my head." She explains. "I would hear unique music and vocal performances and realized
I was hearing an original song in my mind." For a year she wrote songs that seemed to download from heaven into he r spirit. These
songs were a healing balm for her own brokenness. Months later, Beverly found herself stranded on the freeway after the drive
shaft broke on her van. A young man pulled over to help and called for a tow on his cell phone. While they waited for the tow truck
to arrive, he learned that Beverly had written several unpublished gospel songs, she learned that he was the co-owner of a
recording studio. This divine appointment led Beverly to meet Eric Hayslett, who produced the music for The Prophecy, her first
release. Eric became instrumental in recruiting and directing Breakfree Band for Beverly's' debut concert and beyond. Since the
1994 debut of her first music release, The Prophecy, Beverly Rivers has WOWed audiences with her smooth, clear vocals. Beverly's
vocal style can be described as Jazzy R&B with a taste of SoftRock. Fans compare her vocal style to Anita Baker's sultry range,
Aretha Franklin's old school soul, and Barbara Streisand's classy clarity. Performances venues include CA Bay Area Christian
Coffeehouses, Spirit West Coast Christian Music Festival at Laguna Seca, San Mateo and Alameda County Fairs, United Christian
Broadcasting TV show, "Coast to Coast", Various 12 Step Ministries, Churches, and Schools. In 2003, Beverly completed a 10 day
five city tour of England as a special guest vocalist with Dance for His Glory. Beverly Rivers is a modern day psalmist with a
unique gift for writing songs that speak clearly to the heart of real life issues. The music is clearly R&B yet the lyrics are infused
with the truth found in Word of God. Experience the energy of Beverly Rivers who never neglects to teach her audience the hook of
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