Biography

Kayla is an accomplished vocalist in her own rite. She has been involved in numerous recordings, videos, and has made several Live Television appearances. She has also had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Professional Baseball opening ceremonies.

God has blessed this ministry, enabling us to record six CD projects. Sound clips from these projects are available on our "Projects" Page, and the entire collection is available at any of our appearances, or by visiting our "Projects" Page.

Keith has judged talent competitions at "The State Annual Singing Convention" in Benson, NC, and also at the "Albemarle Gospel Music Singing Convention" in Elizabeth City, NC. He has also had the opportunity to serve as a Youth Counselor at the Crusaders Youth Camp in Dunn, NC. Also, Keith is a former Director for the State Singing Convention in Benson, NC.

Keith, an ordained minister, is a graduate of Emmanuel Baptist University in Connelly Springs, NC where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education. He is employed with The North Carolina Department of Transportation and resides in Clayton, NC.

It is The Rivenbark's desire to see souls saved, hearts mended, and sickness healed. Their ministry is dedicated the uncompromising Gospel of Jesus Christ. They also desire to allow the Holy Spirit lead, guide, and control everything they do and say, so that they are not the focus, but Jesus Christ who lives within us.

Keith began singing around the age of seven at his home church, Burgaw Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church, during Wednesday Night Youth Services. At the age of 12, he felt the call on his life to minister in song. He began singing at area churches during revivals, homecomings, special events, and youth services.

Keith has sang with regional groups in the past. He sang with "Canaanland" from Princeton, NC for 3-1/2 years. They traveled and sang 60 - 70 dates a year throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.

He has also traveled and sung professionally with The Anchormen Quartet... Nationally known from Goldsboro, NC. Tim Bullins of The Anchormen says that "Keith has one of the most powerful and anointed voices in Gospel Music".

Keith now travels with his wife, Susan, who runs sound, and sings with his 16 year old daughter, Kayla. Together they makeup Rivenbark Family Ministries.