Cary Shealy
Vocals - Acoustic Guitar
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Charleston - West Ashley
How did you become a Christian?
I have always been a Christian! I was reared in the Methodist Church, and was taught from birth that I am Saved everyday!
How did you get involved with the band?
Ron and Amy threatened me with bodily harm if I didn't... No, I feel that I was called to sing in this group. I initially committed to one year, but God keeps telling me that it isn't time to stop yet!
What do you do when not playing music?
I am a Human Resources guy... I work in the HR department at Blackbaud, and I specialize in developing and administering the employee benefits plans. I also spend as much time as possible with my boys (Chad - 9 and Will - 5).
What do you do for free time?
We love the water! We try to spend as much time as possible, when not running to one of the boy's games, in the boat or on the dock.
What's playing on your ipod these days?
Ever Stays Red, Sanctus Real, Run Kid Run, Flyleaf, Pillar, The Rocket Summer, Dizmas, U2, DMB, Jack Johnson, Corey Smith, GreenDay
Favorite movie?
Rudy, Hoosiers, Field of Dreams, The Natural, Bull Durham, Tin Cup... I'm a sucker for a sappy sports movie!
Dr. Amy Rogers
Vocals
Where did you grow up?
Summerville, SC
How did you become a Christian?
I grew up attending Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville so I remember "being a Christian" for all of my life. But it was not until 11th grade that I surrendered myself to Jesus and asked Him into my heart. It was through friends and mentors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that shared with me what it meant to be Christian and how to walk a daily life with Him.
How did you get involved with the band?
Several years ago a small group of us got together to brainstorm about introducing praise music into our church. We gathered a small band and started singing praise music on Wednesday nights. Through that grassroots effort, our church decided that there was a need to open our doors to contemporary worship. This lead us to "seek out" the talent in our church and community. Check out the rest of this website to see the talent that came forward. I feel so blessed to be a part of such a talented group.
What do you do when not playing music?
Try to raise a 4 year old and a 1 year old. When I am not doing that , I teach chemistry at the College of Charleston where I try to raise even bigger children.
What do you do for free time?
I love to spend time with family and friends. Nothing makes me more happy than to laugh so hard that my mascara runs and my stomach hurts.
What's playing on your ipod these days?
Bethany Dillon, Casting Crowns, Kelly Pickler, Natasha Bedingfield, Taylor Swift, Sugarland
Favorite Movie?
"We got no food, no jobs... our PET'S HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!" Dumb and Dumber, of course.
Ron Inabinett
Vocals - Acoustic Guitar
Where did you grow up?
Charleston. I’ve lived West Ashley all my life.
How did you become a Christian?
I grew up in a family that went to church maybe once a month if that. It’s always been there, but I really became a Christian when my wife (Christine) and I had our first child (Carter). I really didn’t know my savior until maybe 10 years ago. I was in a car driving to Hilton Head and the only radio station I seemed to be able to get was a Christian radio station. Dr. David Jeremiah was speaking on building a relationship with Jesus Christ. His words through that sermon touched me and the rest is unfolding now.
How did you get involved with the band?
I was originally involved in missions / outreach at John Wesley. We were searching for people to help with a project, and we were having a lot of trouble finding volunteers. I ended up looking at our spiritual gift inventories and became frustrated that I felt people weren’t using their spiritual gifts. I took a look back at mine, and saw that music was on mine, and I had ignored it. A trusted friend had been inviting me to join the choir for months. I basically called myself a hypocrite and joined the choir. I didn’t know I could sing (and I’m sure it is still debatable) until I joined the choir. It changed the way I worshipped. A few year later, Amy Rogers came to me at a church softball game and asked if I was interested in singing praise music in a group. I told her I wasn’t sure if I was the right choice, but I’d give it a try. We started singing on Wednesday night praise sing-alongs as a first step to a contemporary worship service. Since then we have grown a lot in style of music – from camp-style songs to all out Christian Rock.
What do you do when not playing music?
I work in the boat manufacturing industry. I am the Controller at Key West Boats, and I am a partner in Tidewater Boats.
What do you do for free time?
I play a lot of tennis, enjoy boating and fishing, spending time with my family and friends, and a good trivia game. I also enjoy going to my son’s singing performances, and my daughter’s violin concerts.
What's playing on your ipod these days?
Big Daddy Weave, Gavin Degraw, Rob Thomas, Alison Krauss, and Fleetwood Mac.
Favorite movie?
I liked “The Green Mile” – It’s hard to pick only one, but I enjoyed the diversity of roles and the plot. I also love a good classic comedy, like “Christmas Vacation”, “Dumb and Dumber”, “Caddyshack”, or even a Monty Python film.
Anne “Annie” Porcher Chalmers
Keys
Where did you grow up?
Charleston. That's South Carolina, not West Virginia.
How did you become a Christian?
I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart. It was really simple.
How did you get involved with the band?
A friend of mine who attended Reflections told me that the band was in need of a piano player. - So I came over and checked it out and felt that it was a right fit for me at that time in my life.
What do you do when not playing music?
That's easy. I yell at Paul.
What do you do for free time?
Play volleyball when I can, hang out with Paul and my best friend Lindsey, watch movies, eat a lot of food - wow, I just realized how boring my life is.
What's playing on your ipod these days?
Um.....Sugarland!!! What else??
Favorite movie?
Jurassic Park I. Though Twister sometimes fights for the title.
Davis Goforth
Drums - Percussion
Where did you grow up?
Spartanburg, SC
How did you become a Christian?
Going to church a lot when I was young.
How did you get involved with the band?
Go to CofC and my brother plays guitar/leads the music for the service.
What do you do when not playing music?
School, playing games and sports, watching NASCAR, hanging out with friends.
What do you do for free time?
Same thing.
What's playing on your ipod these days?
My iPod always is on Shuffle, so anything and everything.
Favorite movie?
I like M. Night Shyamalan movies and any movie with Bruce Willis.
Lee Metz
Acoustic/Electric Bass - Harmonica
Where did you grow up?
Spartanburg, SC. Some people call it heaven - not most people really, just some...........or maybe it's just me.
How did you become a Christian?
I am a lifelong church member raised in a Christian home. I was raised in the methodist church but I spent a lot of time with my grandmother in her pentecostal church. That's where I learned to shout Hallelujah and Amen from the pews and where I learned a lot about what it means to be a Christian in this world. I love my church and I am so blessed to be able worship in this place.
How did you get involved with the band?
When Amy was recruiting for the band, she asked me to play guitar. After she heard me play guitar, she found another guitar player. Then she asked if I could play the drums. When she heard me play the drums, she found another drummer. Next she asked if I could play the bass. I'm glad she doesn't know any other bass players.
What do you do when not playing music?
I'm an electrical engineer and I enjoy working with the latest technologies and innovations. In my spare time I like to invent things. Nothing I've ever invented actually works, but one day I may be the one you thank for inventing an alarm clock that cooks bacon instead of beeping. Who doesn't want to wake up to the smell of bacon?
What do you do for free time?
I like holding hands and walking on the beach, with seagulls soaring overhead as the sun sets behind a tranquil ocean, listening to the gentle sound of the waves brushing against the sand made golden by the setting sun while a gentle ocean breeze caresses my brow. Wait....what was the question?
What's playing on your ipod these days?
I love uplifting music and right now It's stacked with Christian music, but I've still got lots of blues in there. I love the slide guitar but the harmonica is where it's at. I mean, if you ain't got a harmonica, you ain't got a band, right?
Favorite movie?
How about quotes from my favorite movies:
"You're gonna need a bigger boat."
"There's right and there's right and never the twain shall meet."
"There is no normal life, Wyatt, there's just life, ya live it."
"So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Paul Goforth
Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Where did you grow up?
Spartanburg “Sparkle City”, South Carolina. Better known as the home of the Beacon.
How did you become a Christian?
My brother and I were always involved with church growing up. Our grandfather and uncle are
Southern Baptist pastors so we were naturally raised in the Baptist church. When I was in 7th grade,
we changed churches and started attending Morningside Baptist Church in Spartanburg. Around
this time my dad went through some very serious health issues which obviously had an impact on
my life. With the changes that were going on in my life, I think my perspective on life matured and
it just hit me that I needed to accept Jesus Christ into my heart. Growing up in church, I always knew
that this was important, I just didn’t make the decision until then...
How did you get involved with the band?
I moved down here after high school to attend the College of Charleston. I was fortunate enough to
have Amy (Dr. Rogers), as a teacher. Somehow we found out that we both were involved with
contemporary worship services in town. I played with East Cooper Baptist Church and Seacoast services
throughout college and she was a part of Reflections service, so we shared a love of contemporary
Christian music. One day, a couple of years ago, she called me into her office and told me that they
might need some help with their band for awhile (their guitar player had quit)... and here I am. I am
very glad that she asked me to help out.
What do you do when not playing music?
I am in dental school right now at the Medical University of South Carolina here in Charleston, so
that takes up a lot of my time.
What do you do for free time?
I love playing golf, raquetball, and watching TV (House, Lost, My Name is Earl, etc...) I also get
get to hang out with Annie...which is a little taste of heaven
What's playing on your ipod these days?
Kings of Leon, Elvis Costello, Wallflowers, Hillsong United, The Killers, Jump Little Children,
Umphrey’s McGee, Derek Trucks, Police...just to name a few
Favorite movie?
Planet Earth...no, Anchor Man...no, 3 Ninjas...I don’t know, there are too many to name.
Suzanne Coffman
Violin
Where did you grow up?
Grew up in Baton Rouge Louisiana and Athens Georgia.
How did you become a Christian?
Became a Christian just by being raised that way--I never had a noticeable conversion experience--a moment when it really hit me. My grandmother played a big role--probably without even realizing it. Always talking about looking forward to being with Jesus with such conviction and sincerity it was just infectious.
How did you get involved with the band?
I got involved with the band because I love music and I love being a part of the music ministry. Music is my spiritual gift so I want to use it to touch the lives of others.
What do you do when not playing music?
When I'm not playing music I am mostly working followed by being a Mom followed by leading Cub Scout Pack 14 followed by singing in the choir followed by eating/sleeping etc. followed by scrapbooking.
What do you do for free time?
Free time? What free time? See above.
What's playing on your ipod these days?
ipod? What ipod? See above (I usually listen to classical music or NPR news in the car)
Favorite movie?
Favorite movie probably Amadeus. This century? Maybe Bucket List.