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Redman Caldwell is the Associate Minister of Music Tremaine Hawkins, Marvin Sapp, Ricky Dillard, and for Reid Temple’s North Campus. Prior to joining Eddie James and Color Blind, just to name a few. Reid North in August 2011, he was the Musical Caldwell also accompanied many well-known preach- Director for the First Baptist Church of Glenarden ers and evangelists from all over the country. In in Upper Marlboro, MD. 2002, he received honor by being named the Praise and Worship Music Director for Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Caldwell, a native of Cleveland, OH, was born to Man Power Conference in Charlotte N.C. On April Elder & Mrs. James R. Caldwell. His family later 14, 2009, Caldwell was afforded the opportunity to moved to Philadelphia, PA, where the beginning perform/play at the White House in the presence of of his journey to his musical career began. In the President and First Lady Obama. He is a 2010 Stellar earlier stages of Caldwell’s life, he developed an ear Award nominated producer, skilled musician, song- for true gospel music. He listened to the greats such writer, and composer. He recently released a CD as, The Hawkins Family, James Cleveland, Andre entitled “Hymns: From My Heart to Yours” which Crouch, and the late Thomas Whitfield. When he is available on iTunes. turned eleven years old, he began to develop a greater love for the piano and organ. He always wanted to Caldwell is primarily responsible for directing the play in his father’s church, backing his father while Mighty Men of Reid Temple North’s Men’s Choir, he preached and playing for his mother while she which continues to grow under his leadership. He is sang. Caldwell received his formal training from the also responsible for directing and preparing the band Settlement Music Schools of Philadelphia and the of musicians for service. Caldwell not only wants the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently enrolled Men’s Choir to have a meaningful impact in worship in seminary at Liberty University to further develop with the congregation, but he wants to share their his calling and ministry. gifts with the community as well. In pursuit of furthering his musical career, Caldwell Caldwell’s desire is to win souls for Christ at any cost. accepted the position as Minister of Music at His motto is “Only What You Do for Christ Will Mount Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro, NC Last”. He is married to the lovely Michelle Caldwell, in August of 1999. It was a church, at that time, who ministers along side her husband. They both of more than 5,000 parishioners. During his tenure are the proud parents of one daughter, Makayla Elise there, he played for various artists including Caldwell. www.reidtemple.org • 25 www.reidtemple.org • 25