Cedric Shannon Rives is a native of St. Louis, MO.

He is known as very passionate and energetic. While he has been preaching for 22 years, his love for God, and God’s people has continued to birth out sounds of deliverance.

He has found his niche in the music industry. He is an International recording artist and song writer. Cedric is no stranger to the industry. He has been a worship leader for 30 years. He has recorded 3 solo worship albums to date and penned songs for many main stream gospel recording artist such as Bishop Paul Morton, Kim Burrell, BET Sunday Best winners Leandria Johnson, and Amber Bullock and other recording artist including Dewayne Woods, Darwin Hobbs, The Anointed Pace Sisters, and Chrystal Rucker to name a few.

He has traveled extensively all over the world ministering in Germany, Rome, Czech Republic, Praug, Beruit, Switzerland, Milan, Sicily, and the island of Sardinia and many other territories. Currently Cedric is the Pastor of Worship and Arts at The Pursuit of God Transformation Center in Frayser Tn.