Beracah Music
Steve and Velveta Thompson have served in the music ministry for over 25 years. Both pastor's children, they started ministering in their fathers' West Midlands churches at the age of 13 - years before they ever met. They both went on in ministry to work with Graham Kendrick, in production, songwriting, conferences and overseas ministry. After 24 years, they continue to travel with Graham.
Steve and Vel have a heart for musicians and have pastored (encourage and guide) many professional musicians both in the secular field and those based in local church settings.
Whilst serving under the ministry of Pastor Ray McCauley in Rhema Church, South Africa for 18 months, they produced three of their latest own CD and video, including 'Strong and Mighty' and a youth album entitled 'I Will Run'.
Steve has also produced a series of albums for both British-based artists and international artists including: Graham Kendrick (UK), EXO (Belgium), Chris Bowater (UK), Kiho Lee (Korea), Marilyn Rofidal (France), Karen Cheng (USA/Taiwan), Rafael Fernadiz (France), Nick Miller (Belgium & UK) and many more.
The Thompsons are also known for their worship leading, seminar teaching, songwriting, music directing and accompanying various international worship leaders and secular artists including Graham Kendrick, Ron Kenoly, Darlene Zschech, Chris Bowater, Gloria Gaynor, Don Moen, Alvin Slaughter, Michael Bolton, Roy Castle, Beverly Knight and Paul Baloche, to name but a few.
To facilitate their growing ministry, Steve and Vel founded "Beracah Music International", which is becoming internationally acclaimed for its integrity in building the body of Christ through teaching in the area of worship.
Steve & Vel are part of City Gates Elim Church, based in Ilford under the leadership of Steve & Julie Derbyshire. The parents of two daughters, Velisha Mahalia and Esther Vanessa, the Thompsons make their home in Essex in the United Kingdom.