The Jordans Bio
While the singing group, The Jordans, may not be widely known by Southern Gospel
listeners, the group is headed up by David Jordan who has been involved as bass
singer for Phil Cross and Poet Voices, sung on stage with the Gaither
Homecoming Concert Tours and video recordings, and has sung with
Todd Nelon Quartet. This has brought a background to the group that enhances
the choice of music and songs as well as brought traveling experiences that make this
regrouping of The Jordans more prepared than ever to minister in gospel song for the
glory of God. David believes that God took him into these past six years of traveling to
provide him the opportunity of learning from others and now be more prepared to lead
this singing ministry where God wants it to go.
The Jordans have a style in southern gospel music from traditional anthems to ballads,
to hand-clapping rejoicing songs. Although the sound is important to them, the ministry
is what has called this group together seeking the blessings of God’s anointing to be used
as a vessel of praise to Him and a blessing to those who listen.
Other members of this ministry include David’s wife, Damaris, who has sung with
The Jordans since it first began as a family ministry. She has enjoyed speaking to
women’s groups and helped organize women’s retreats hoping to share her love for
God and the love He has for everyone. She brings a unique vocal style to the stage and
also shares from her heart the joys of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord.
Forrest Stroup, our piano player, joined the group in April 2008. He is from east
Cobb County, GA. He started taking piano lessons in the second grade and began
playing at his church at a very early age. Later, at age sixteen, he started playing for a
local group called “The Spiritualairs” . The group later changed their name to “The
Senators” and sang with several professional groups at many concerts, most notably at
the Atlanta City Auditorium. He later played for several local groups in the Atlanta area.
One of these was the group “Rapture” that his son and daughter-in-law had for a
number of years singing all over the southeast.
Joe, David’s brother, joining us in June 2009, was one of the original members of The
Jordan Family. He has been very active singing in his home church in Thomaston, GA
and serving friends and family singing for weddings and other services. He has been an
avid hunter and locally known for his carpentry skills which is his line of occupation,
now owning his own business. He has joined the group singing baritone and showing his
talent and versatility doing solos and sharing lead to create a new Jordan sound.
Ron Papizan, is glad to be our newest member. Ron has been singing lead in
numerous groups for over 20 years. The most recent include Mercy’s Heart, a trio, and
lastly Calvary’s Way Quartet, a group that sang several times with The Jordans. Ron
is married to Debbie and they have 5 children and 1 grandchild. Ron is excited about the
opportunity to be part of The Jordans’ ministry. Ron has music in his heart and is amazed
at how God uses Southern Gospel music to offer encouragement to those in need as well
as a path to salvation through the words in the wonderful songs.