Jesse Stevenson - Biography
Jesse Stevenson is one that is without a doubt anointed by God to lead his people into his manifested presence. Unlike many, Jesse is a very gifted, highly anointed, multi talented man of God who has been called and chosen by God to prophetically play instruments, melodically sing, and strategically deliver the preached word of God. Jesse is a Pastor, husband, father, teacher, songwriter, producer and so much more. It has been said by many that he is envied with a Godly jealousy because of his ability to fluently play just as good as he can sing, just as good as he can preach. He has a passion for seeing and bringing out the personal and spiritual authenticities of those that he encounters.
Jesse Stevenson was born on September 30, 1977 in the beautiful city of Orlando, Florida and is the youngest of two sisters and one brother: Be it that he comes from a musical family of singers and some musicians, Mary, his mother, would begin to train and groom her children to become singers. Jesse, at the age of six years old would memorize what he heard and would ultimately teach himself how to play the keyboard. By the age of eight years old, Jesse began to play for churches that would give him the opportunity to play for them. He went from playing the drums for the midweek services to playing the piano and organ for those services. This gave him the opportunity to gain experience and in due course grow to become a well rounded and well balanced musician, learning to play the classic hymns of the church to congregational songs to more up-to-date contemporary music. Jesse would go on to play for many churches, both large and small, local choirs, groups and preacher for many years.
Jesse would go on to attend Maynard Evans High School in Pine Hills, Florida, one of Orlando’s many small areas. Here is where he would begin to really develop into his own person. He then became a student of FAMU Alumni and former FAMU Rattler Drum Major Terrell Freeman. Jesse not only participated in choral competitions. He also served as the Director of the school’s Gospel Choir for five years. It was because of the lobbying of Jesse to school leaders to make the Gospel choir a part of the school’s music program and offer class credits for participating. Jesse would go on to receive a number of awards and recognitions for his musical abilities and accomplishments in high school. He also voted “Most Likely To Succeed” in high school as well.
Jesse has encountered many of the greats and has had the privilege of playing for many of them such as Bishop Carlton Pearson, Beverly Crawford, CeCe Winans, Christian Comedian Brodrick E. Rice, Blanch McAllister Dykes, Judy Peterson and Cece Peniston. He has shared the stage with many such as Kim Burrell, Byron Cage, The Williams Brothers, John P. Kee, Dorothy Norwood, Trinity 5:7, Rance Allen, William McDowell, Tanya Baker, Pastor Rodney Posey, John Gray, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Twinkie Clark, William Murphy III, Vicki Winans, Martha Munizzi, Vicki Yohe, Pastor Gary Oliver to name a few. Jesse has ministered in song for the likes of Bishop T. D. Jakes, Rev. Jackie McCollough, Bishop Liston Page, Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant, Bishop Noel Jones, Dr. John E. Guns, Bishop Joby and Pastor Sheryl Brady, Dr. Juanita Bynum, Creflo Dollar, Bishop E. Bernard Jordan, Pastor Zachery Tims, Bishop Edward T. Cook, Mother Judy Hines, Prophet Kervin Smith, Dr. Tiny Lucas just to name a few.
Jesse releases a fresh and pure sound of worship in the earth that influences and compels men and women of all ages, races, and colors to return to a place of prostration both physically and spiritually. The pure sound of worship that flows from his spirit causes the body of Christ to turn their hearts back to God which was the purpose for which we were created...to worship the living God. The sound of travail through worship that flows from his inner man penetrates the realm of the spirit which brings about life changing results in the life of the believer. He writes songs of truth that releases a liberty to those who experience his anointed and powerful life changing ministry.
Father of two Jayla Zaria and Jesse II and he is married to Lakeishia Stevenson and they reside in Midlothian, Virginia.
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