Montell Jordan
Author, Pastor, Grammy Nominated Artist
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The Billboard Top Ten songs chart for 1995 contains the following names: Coolio, TLC, Seal, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and a man named Montell Jordan. This Is How We Do It was a breakout new jack-swing song that topped the Hot 100 for seven weeks and R&B charts for eight. Jordan, tall and handsome with a silky-smooth voice, established himself as a powerful presence in music, brimming with talent, savvy, and charm. Over his nearly twenty-year career in music, Jordan has released seven studio albums, fourteen singles, and is a Grammy nominated artist selling more than 10 million records worldwide.
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From South Central Los Angeles to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Montell was on course to attend law school when a professor said one of his biggest regrets was missing the chance to pursue music. In a flash, Montell recognized that if he was ever going to take a shot at music he needed to do it then. He put together a demo, which eventually landed in the hands of Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons. This Is How We Do It took off and his first of many number one singles was born.
Following years of awards, achievements and accolades that never seemed to satisfy, Montell learned that without music he’s a husband, a dad, and a friend. He stepped away from the music business for many years in search of significance over success. “I had to learn who Montell was outside of music to determine that I make music and music doesn't make me.” In that time away, Montell was able to reevaluate his priorities and ultimately find his passion. This was found as he connected with his childhood faith.
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Montell began to realize the difference between gifting and calling. He was gifted to do music, but he was called to minister. Speaking, teaching, mentoring, counseling and writing are some of the many ways Jordan is fulfilling his purpose in ministry today. After serving as an executive pastor for Victory Church in Norcross GA for nearly a decade, he now has a marriage ministry with his wife Kristin where they assist public marriages to heal in private. Marriage Masterpeace is a 501c3. Montell and Kristin also pastor a virtual church called Master Peace Church that launched November 6th, 2022, and streams live every Sunday evening at 6PM EST.
Montell has authored 2 books: “Becoming Unfamous” (his autobiography) and “This Is How We Do It! Making Your Marriage A Masterpeace” co-authored with his wife Kristin. In his musical past, Montell had already shown an ability to stretch boundaries of genre and style and uses this same ability to influence, impact and inspire today. Montell brings the word of God and personal experience from the music business to provide a practical and applicable understanding of music and worship to light. He still performs on world tours and loves to bring the love of Christ outside the four walls of the church to concert venues all over the world. Montell is a Champion Ambassador for Special Olympics North America and publicly/corporately speaks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Montell’s Faith is the reason he desires to share the good news of his journey with all who are willing to listen, be encouraged, and possibly transformed as he was. He and Kristin have been married for nearly 30 years to each other and they are the parents to Christopher, Catharine, Sydney, Skyler, Elijah, and Samantha. They are “Mimi and Big Poppa” to four grandsons, Karden, Cruz, Cash, and Kainen.
Kristin Jordan
Author, Pastor
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Kristin Jordan is a wife of over 28 years and mother to 7 amazing kids and 4 grandsons who all reside in Atlanta, GA. Her gifts inspire and encourage people worldwide through her speaking, authorship, mentorship, youth leadership, mission work and marriage ministry. Kristin is Co-Pastor of Master Peace Church, a house church providing virtual ministry to transform living rooms into houses of worship around the world, and co-founder of Marriage Masterpeace Retreat Center where she and her husband are endeavoring to help save 1 million marriages! Kristin lives to see men and women walk into the destiny God has designed for their lives and is dedicated to seeing people have a greater relationship with God, deeper relationship with family, and closer relationship with others. Her passion for worship and prayer is beyond inspiring in efforts that her life will reflect Christ. She is probably best known for her unforgettable “healing hugs” that she shares to comfort and bless those she serves.
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Kristin has an extensive background in the entertainment industry. She has managed and directed the careers of numerous multi-platinum recording artists, and has garnered songwriter of the year awards as well as Grammy Award, Soul Train Music Award and Dove Award nominations. She has owned her own record label, has sold millions of records globally, and has sold out major tour venues all over the world. She knows the business well, yet is committed to seeing God’s business of sharing the gospel to all nations which remains a priority. She has been successful on both secular and sacred platforms throughout her musical journey, yet strives to live a life of simplicity, sincerity and sacrifice to show how significant a life committed to Jesus can be.Following years of awards, achievements and accolades that never seemed to satisfy, Montell learned that without music he’s a husband, a dad, and a friend. He stepped away from the music business for many years in search of significance over success. “I had to learn who Montell was outside of music to determine that I make music and music doesn't make me.” In that time away, Montell was able to reevaluate his priorities and ultimately find his passion. This was found as he connected with his childhood faith.
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In ministry, Kristin has served in missions in Managua, Nicaragua, Israel, and Rome, Italy. The secular music world has also become somewhat of a mission field, as there are countless opportunities to perform and share the gospel of Christ with unsaved concert goers all over the world who enjoy the timeless 90’s hit song, “This Is How We Do It” that she and her husband, Montell Jordan, are still known for nearly a quarter of a century later.
In addition to the book that she co-authored entitled, "Rebuilding Women", in October 2017, Kristin co-authored "This Is How We Do It! Making Your Marriage A Masterpeace" with her husband. Together, they have hosted sold out marriage conferences for thousands of married couples around the world in efforts to reach 1,000,000 marriages who are committed to taking divorce off the table. They have many resources available to serve husbands and wives who desire to see God work miracles in their marriage the way God did for theirs. Kristin's unique testimony of forgiveness and “staying through infidelity” in her marriage draws hearts from all walks of life to not only hear, but also experience her testimony. Her book, workbooks, DVD bundles (being used as a small group curriculum), podcasts, daily marriage devotionals, the montellandkristin app, social media platforms and television interviews are just a few ways Kristin’s story is being shared all over the world. Her use of biblical principles and practical wisdom when speaking, along with her transparent, shooting straight from the hip style delivery are a life changing experience. Ultimately, she wants to see people set free; she teaches from her life testimony and experiences to help people navigate their way through the joy, commitment, obstacles, tragedy, and triumphs of life.
