The Carolina Girls, long time friends who who have their own ministries, got together for a singing. after sharing their individual songs on The Allen Presley internet program, along with another friend, Thomas Lilly. They got together to sing at Thomas Lilly's, so Allen Presley teasingly named Thomas as their "manager"! Thomas accidentally gave them their name, which stuck! They soon invited other musician friends and singers to join them, forming what they now call The Carolina Friends Band. Each member sings beautifully and have had their own singing groups through the years.

Lorraine Howard: Vocals, Piano

Wanda Gray Smith: Vocals, Piano

Rita Broyles: Vocals

JBird Harris: (part time) Vocals, Steel guitar

Bruce Roark: Vocals, Bass, Piano

Jimmy Dale Hudson: Vocals, Drums

Wayne Skipper: (part time) Vocals, Electric guitar, and multiple instruments

After singing together for several years, and after the death of band member, Terry Owens, Titus 2:11 Band no longer tours.

Titus 2:11 Band joined as friends for a one time event, but doors continued to open for this 5 piece band featuring 5 singers with tight harmonies. Led by the anointing of the Holy Spirit, they sing southern gospel classics.

Growing Heaven began when Lorraine and Danielle Skipper cowrote an album of songs. Danielle, a school teacher, speaks the Word, and Lorraine sings in church events, children homes, Women's Events, and SCHOOLS!