Minister Ray was born in Detroit Michigan where he grew up in a Pentecostal church. Both his parents became ministers there. At about 10 years old his family moved over to Germany ...view moreMinister Ray was born in Detroit Michigan where he grew up in a Pentecostal church. Both his parents became ministers there. At about 10 years old his family moved over to Germany while both his parents worked for the U.S. government. Over in Germany Minister Ray ran track for Kaiserslautern American High School. He made it to the European finals. After that he went pro running for FCK1 track team with a couple of his high school friends. Upon returning to the USA he attended school at West Georgia University. He left school after a couple of semesters and moved to Hampton Virginia, where his older brother was serving in the Air Force at Langley Air Force base. Minister Ray started selling diamonds and gold for Harris (Charge) Jewelers where he made Assistant Manager. Within a couple months he would lead the entire jewelry chain in sales, specializing in "moms gifts" for the sailors at Norfolk Naval Base. After a couple years he moved to Texas where his older brother, future sister in law, and neice were. There he worked for Zales Jewelers, leading the chain in credit applications. After about 8 months he and his brother moved to California to manage the music industry and open a jewelry store in Beverly Hills. After 6 months in California he joined the U.S. Navy. Since then he's been ministering in Alabama at his fathers church. He has released 1 CD called "Preview". His next CD "That He Gave" is being released summer 2013.view less