GRAPHIC GALLERY - Key Persons

Matt Davidson - Matt Davidson was born at a very early age but, in fact, has been singing much longer! He was raised in a very musical family and has always had some association with music in some way. In high school, Matt was active in both band and choir and was named Best Drum Major at the National Band Championships. After high school, he attended Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis, MO. While there, he sang with the choir & chorale, tried his best to get around curfew, and eventually met his wife, Jennifer. They have been married almost five years, and are expecting their first child in November. Matt has been singing with 1Accord for about two years and is looking forward to many more! He hopes that this album will minister to someone and that they might develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. Jason Hacker attends the Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church at 6501 S. Walker, where he is the Soundman. He also sings in a trio with his lovely wife Shana and his sister-in-law and "friend", Meleah Hadlock. He enjoys writing, arranging, and spending time with his family."I'm thankful for the support of close friends and family in making this a success. Our goal is to "Go into all the world, sing and preach the Gospel to every creature" and be "Sold out for Jesus" for the rest of our days.

Michael Steward - was born in St. Paul, MN and raised in Oklahoma City. After a brief stint with piano lessons, Michael began playing the trumpet at the age of 11 and has been playing ever since. An original member of the Oklahoma District Orchestra, he has played at many Camps, Conferences and Conventions. Michael and his wife Priscilla recently had their first child, Trey (Michael Vance Steward, III). They currently attend the Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church in Oklahoma City.

Nyles Buckingham was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma into a family whose life was centered around church and music. At an early age he became an important member of the family group which included his parents and three brothers. Having attended church his entire life, it was there that he began playing the guitar at age 12. His first experience in public ministry was his singing and playing while attending New Life Pentecostal Church - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Pastor Gary Howard. Nyles is currently active at Crossroads Christian Center, Collinsville, OK - Pastor Jack Voss. He is involved as the church/choir guitarist and has played in several churches, conferences, youth conventions, concerts and camps. He remains grateful to God for his abilities, and to his parents, pastors, family and friends for their continued support and encouragement.

Tim Warren is honored by the awesome opportunity to praise God and minister through song with 1 Accord. In addition to his ministry with 1 Accord, Tim assists in the music department of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Moore, Oklahoma. He is the director of the Abundant Life Youth Ensemble which has ministered at the Oklahoma District camp meeting and various other district functions, and ministers weekly at his home church. He has been a featured soloist at many district and national functions throughout the United Pentecostal fellowship. Tim is a talented musician and a great asset to the music ministry of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church. On May 24, 2002, Tim and his beautiful wife Tracy welcomed the addition of an angel, Jaedyn Michele Warren, to their family.

Tom Williams began taking piano lessons at the age of 5. He begged his mother and father to buy him a bass, but they insisted on him playing the piano. At the age of 15 he received his first bass - one week later he was playing in church. He is currently the music director at Triumph Worship Center (formerly True Life Tabernacle. He has worked on several recording projects ranging from blues to orchestra. He is the proud parent of Regan Elizabeth and is married to his wonderful wife Heidi. "I tremendously enjoyed being a part of this project and feel this is just the beginning."