We welcome you to be a part of Pastor Fred Grave's live recording session at BOP STOP!

Pastor Fred Graves, as many anointed psalmist, comes from a long line of preachers and ministers' of music. At the young age of 12, he recognized the gift of song that lied within him. This raw talent was cultivated where he attended high school at the Cleveland School of the Arts, (CSA). His gift began to flourish under the personalized vocal training of nationally renowned Avis Graves.

Currently Pastor Graves, Serves as the Lead Pastor of THE R.O.CK. CHURCH. Pastor Graves understands that his ability to walk in greater level of wisdom and grace can help to enhance the greater call that is upon his life. Pastor Graves currently serves as the dean and president of The Davidic Worship Institute in which he founded 2014. After a long seminary journey at Ashland Theological Seminary he received his Master of Arts in Black Church Studies (2016) and a Diploma of Black Theology (2012).

Pastor Graves has traveled as background vocalist for Dr. Marvin Sapp, Men At Large and R.Kelly. He has sung background vocals for Juanita Bynum’s 2006 Christmas album, and he also sang and acted in her play “A Night of Passion. In addition, he sang background vocals on William H. Murphy III’s album “The Sound,” and he sang in a live recording with William H. Murphy and The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship State of Georgia Mass Choir, Next Dimension Record One Sound And Cry Your Last Tear With Bishop Paul S. Morton In 2007, he was given the opportunity to sing background for Israel Houghton for “Unity Prayer” in Atlanta, Georgia. Pastor Graves has also done many performances with various artists and groups like, Lyle Lovett, Gerald Levert, Jazz Musician Clark Terry. He also performed with the Morehouse Glee Club under the direction of the late Wendell Whalum.