But don’t be fooled, there’s much more to this amazing artist than catchy songs and crystal clear vocals. Alvin is a man on a mission. His mission is to help transform the lives of people who have been bound by self doubt and religious tradition— setting them free with the acceptance of God's love and the power of a personal relationship with God.
Alvin is the epitome of the phrase "success is a journey not a destination." He spent years living life as a defeated Christian. The effects of bankruptcy, foreclosure, welfare, low self esteem, and a troubled marriage ruled his life until 1990, when he discovered a whole other world outside the four corners of his own mind.
In 1991, Alvin began receiving invitations to sing at national evangelistic crusades and major Christian conferences. Today, as a recording artist, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and philanthropist, he is a regular on Christian television and travels all over the world in concert ministry. Healing hearts through his compassionate speaking, restoring joy with his songs of faith and exhorting Christians to live passionately for God.
Eight solo albums later, his latest being the Billboard charting “The Faith Life”, Alvin has made a name for himself in the genre of praise and worship. Accolades have followed including Dove Award nominations for Praise & Worship Album of the Year, Contemporary Black Gospel Album of the Year and Contemporary Black Gospel Song of the Year as well as a Stellar Award nomination for Best Male Solo Performance. He’s nurtured a career that’s seen him speak and sing globally in South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and throughout the United States racking up millions of miles on the road.
Alvin toured as a special guest soloist with Benny Hinn Ministries during a 10 -year period and has appeared on the Trinity Broadcast Network more times than he can count. Because of Alvin's leadership and experience, he will be receiving an honorary doctorate from Canada Christian College in Toronto this December 2006. Although proud of the doors that God has opened for him, his mission now more than ever before is to also help open the door for others to find their own voice, reach their unique potential, and have a personal relationship with God, through music, speaking, writing, networking and developing social empowerment programs.
This passion has inspired the writing of Alvin's first book, entitled I Got It Back!— an inspiring work that gives six keys to living and growing in the faith life. "This is a new day. Too many people still live their lives just "holding on, living in the past or walking in fear. The fact is that there are way too many who say that they're waiting on God, when in fact they are really just waiting on other people, seeking other's approval or waiting for a stroke of good luck to give them the power, that if they only knew—they already possess; but have sadly given away. Just "holding on" for most people is an exercise in futility. If your life is stuck in neutral, you need to forget about "just holding on" and start "pulling up" from out of the pit you're in,"says Alvin.
Alvin's goal of spiritual empowerment has moved far beyond the boundaries of the United States and is also specifically embracing the overwhelming problems faced in the nations of Africa.
“My focus has expanded from just music to blending the ministry of music, inspirational speaking and writing — empowering people to not just live passively, sort of looking at their lives as something that they cannot control, but to live passionately, finding the courage and power within to live their lives on God's terms for them and not someone else's,” says Alvin.
He delivers a passionate, enthusiastic and entertaining message to both teach and encourage you to celebrate your individuality and breakthrough to become your ‘greater self.’ His inspiring message is based upon lessons learned in his own breakthrough journeys. Alvin is committed to helping others across the world apply these principles in their individual lives and relationships. In his unique, uncompromising style, he brings life changing principles and leadership skills that have inspired and motivated thousands across age, gender, and denominational lines.
• Founder and CEO of Alvin Slaughter International, a non-profit organization which works to feed, clothe, and educate those in dire situations as well as training leaders in Africa to stem the tide of poverty and disease in their own nation.
• Founder and President of Alvin Slaughter Music, appearing in over 100 cities annually in concert and speaking events
• Executive Pastoral Advisory Board member of Faith Church in New Milford, Connecticut, one of the largest and fastest—growing churches in New England
• Partner with We Are One Ministries Inc. of Malawi, Africa, a church whose vision to evangelize, disciple and empower the people of Malawi is accomplished through preaching, education, leadership training, an orphanage and food program
• Host and producer of Alvin Slaughter's, Saturday Night Alive, a brand new radio program on the Sound of Life Radio Network beginning early 2007, broadcast to millions throughout the Hudson Valley and Capitol district of New York State
• Special musical guest and conference speaker at Hillsong Conference - One of the largest leadership as well as praise and worship conferences that is affecting nations around the world
• Founder of Faith Life Family Conference, a 2 day conference designed to create better communication, understanding, and strong families through teaching, testimonies and music
• Exclusive recording artist with Integrity Music, Alvin"s music is distributed in over 100 nations around the world. He's recorded eight recordings, the latest entitled, The Faith Life, which was produced by Alvin
• Author- I Got it Back! (Rediscover the fire of your faith) Inspiration, humor, life stories, and principles to rediscover the fire of your faith. Alvin is presently working on his next book to be released in 2007
• Guest host on The Praise the Lord program, the flagship program of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, the largest 24 hour Christian television network in the world
• Alvin and his wife Gloria were featured on the cover of Charisma Magazine. The article discussed the setbacks and then comeback of their life together
• Hosted his own television program, Highest Praise on the Trinity Broadcasting and Sonlight Broadcasting Network
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Passion
Alvin Slaughter Lyrics
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I sing of His power to heal us living within His care
This is my passion shouting aloud of His goodness
How He gives beauty for ashes making His glory known
I want to tell the reason why Christ came to the earth
Tell the man the woman boy and girl
I want to tell them why He sacrificed
I want to show them that He came that we may see
Show them that He knows what′s best for me
Show them how I came to know this man
How His word contains the master plan the master plan
The one I live for my life He died for
Silver and gold could never pay the price of the ransom paid for me
My morning sunshine my anchor and lifeline
My living word my all and all I worship You
This is my passion
The lyrics to Alvin Slaughter's song Passion are a declaration of the singer's unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Jesus Christ to the world. The song begins with a summary of the singer's mission, which is to proclaim Jesus Christ as the healer and savior of all. He professes that he is a witness of the power of Christ to heal and that he knows first-hand the security of living within the care of Christ. The urgency in Slaughter's voice is palpable as he declares his passion, and he shouts loudly about Christ's goodness.
In the second verse of the song, the singer switches to a more direct call to action. He expresses his desire to share the reason why Christ came to the earth, and why he was willing to sacrifice himself for the redemption of humanity. He expresses that he wants to tell everyone – man, woman, boy, and girl – about Christ's sacrificial love for humanity. Slaughter also expresses his desire to show people that Christ is real, and that his word contains wisdom that is essential to living a fulfilling life. The singer not only lives for Christ but has come to know that Christ also died for him, and He is willing to worship and adore Him.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my passion telling the world about Jesus
I am devoted to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to the world.
I sing of His power to heal us living within His care
I proclaim the strength of Jesus to restore and bring life to those who trust in Him.
This is my passion shouting aloud of His goodness
I am zealous in proclaiming the mercy and grace of Jesus.
How He gives beauty for ashes making His glory known
I speak of how Jesus can transform our brokenness into something beautiful, revealing His magnificence.
I want to tell the reason why Christ came to the earth
I desire to communicate the purpose of Jesus' incarnation on earth.
Tell the man the woman boy and girl
I long to share this message with people of all ages and genders.
I want to tell them why He sacrificed
I aspire to explain the reason for Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross.
Tell them why for us He paid the price
I aim to elucidate how Jesus paid the price for our redemption.
I want to show them that He came that we may see
I intend to demonstrate that Jesus came to bring us spiritual vision and understanding.
Show them that He knows what′s best for me
I endeavor to reveal the wisdom of Jesus in guiding our lives and decisions.
Show them how I came to know this man
I strive to share my personal testimony of encountering Jesus and how He transformed my life.
How His word contains the master plan the master plan
I emphasize that the Bible is the ultimate source of truth and that it reveals God's plan for humanity.
The one I live for my life He died for
I acknowledge that Jesus is the reason for my existence and that He gave His life for me.
Silver and gold could never pay the price of the ransom paid for me
I recognize that no earthly wealth can match the high cost paid by Jesus to redeem me from sin and death.
My morning sunshine my anchor and lifeline
I confess that Jesus is my source of joy and hope, as well as my unwavering support in all circumstances.
My living word my all and all I worship You
I affirm that Jesus is the Word made flesh, and that He alone deserves my adoration and devotion.
Writer(s): Kevin Bond, Alvin Slaughter
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.