Ministry Celebrates, Encourages Fidelity
by AFA Journal
August 16, 2005
(AgapePress) - Stand F.I.R.M. is a new ministry with its roots in "It's You," a love song written and recorded by Troy Johnson, former Motown and RCA recording artist.Johnson's song celebrates marital fidelity, the basis for the F.I.R.M. acronym standing for Fidelity Initiative - Restore Marriage.
"We believe this movement is going to spark a fidelity reformation in this country," said Mark Molzen of SA Entertainment, a Scottsdale, Arizona, company committed to producing powerful music with a positive message.
After recording two albums, Johnson took an extended break from music, beginning in the early 1990s. He returned to secular music with his 2005 self-titled CD which includes "It's You." The project was inspired by his wife Denise. Johnson's desire to be involved in ministry led him to be a co-founder of Stand F.I.R.M.
Lyrics in Johnson's song include, "I don't need to roam, I've got a good thing right at home. Baby, it's you." His style is described as a smooth R&B sound.
The Stand F.I.R.M. kick-off event occurred last week in Little Rock, Arkansas, and featured music by Johnson along with popular contemporary Christian artists the Katinas. In addition, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, NBA stars A.C. Green and Allan Houston, and NFL greats Steve Young and Darryl Green were on hand to address the crowd.
This article appeared in the August 2005 issue of AFA Journal, a monthly publication of the American Family Association.
