The concept of Exodus began in 1994 with Curtis Gardner, the founding member, organizing a small singing group from members of the North Stelton AME Church’s Inspirational Male Chorus.   In 1995, the group settled into a trio of voices that became the foundation for Exodus.  This group consisted of Curtis Gardner, Marvin Stone, and Willie Walker. 

In 1996 Anthony Shields joined as lead singer and created a quartet.   A year later, Rex Hush was asked to sit in for a performance and made such a big impression that he became a permanent fixture.  In 1998 Mike Griffith was brought on to lend his “booming” bass voice to the ministry and the group decided to change its name to Exodus 4:12 coinciding with their first recording, “New Life”. 

This unique group of God-filled men continued to mold their sound and produced their first CD single “Father, Jesus, What’s Going On” at the end of 1999.

In April of 2001, regrettably, original member, Willie Walker, left Exodus 4:12 due to his out-of-state relocation.  David Andrews was asked to join and graciously accepted the responsibility to minister through song with the group.  In 2002, Exodus 4:12 completed and released their first full album “God Said It”.

Shortly thereafter, Mike Griffith also left the fold due to an overextended schedule and business commitments.  Exodus continued on its journey and in 2007 released their second album, “Know What It’s Like”.

In 2011, founding member, Curtis Gardner, was unable to consistently perform due to relocation and health issues.  In response, Tom Hankerson was asked to join the group and accepted this commitment. Exodus 4:12 thanks God for the time Willie, Mike and Curtis spent with the group, and they will always remain a part of the ministry in spirit if not in person. 

Exodus 4:12 now consists of Dave Andrews, Tom Hankerson, Rex Hush, Anthony Shields, and Marvin Stone.   They plan to continue so as the Lord leads them.  For as it is written in the Old Testament “Exodus 4:12”, God speaks to Moses and instructs him:

“Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say”