Meet the Plowboys!
The Gospel Plowboys are a bluegrass gospel group that is dedicated to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and His saving grace. It is by His shed blood that we are saved. We dress in denim bib overalls, white shirts and red ties. These are the colors of Old Glory of course, but it goes further than that. It is in tribute to the 30’s that we do this. Bluegrass style music was just becoming popular. Our great country had terrible problems, much like it does now! However, our country prospered and grew back then. The difference from then and now is that we loved God then and were willing to put Him first. Sadly, that is just not the case anymore. WE MUST GET BACK TO LOVING GOD AND PUTTING HIM FIRST!!! The group has standards that each member must adhere to. They must be born again Christians. This is first and foremost. They have to know who and what they are singing about. They must attend church and maintain a neat appearance. Though we strive hard to have great musicianship as well as great three and four part harmonies, it all really comes down to this – good Christian first, good musician second. It is our prayer that we can position ourselves where God can use us to touch others. We desire your prayers as we try our best to fulfill our motto: “Plowing the ground, planting the seed….that Christ died for you.”
God Bless,
The Gospel Plowboys
David Murph - Our Band Founder
Michael Jenkins
Lead Singer & Lead Guitar
An original founding member of The Gospel Plowboys, Michael Jenkins sings lead and is the band’s guitarist.
Originally from a small coal mining town in Whitesville West Virginia, Michael was raised in church and accepted Jesus into his heart at a young age. He has been told that he inherited his love for Bluegrass music from his Grandfather and Great Grandfather Jenkins. His musical background comes from time spent in the school band, and singing in the church choir.
Michael now calls North Carolina home. In May of 2001 he rededicated his life to serving Christ and joined a local church. It was there he began singing and playing in churches and sharing the word through song. Since that time he has played and sang with several local Bluegrass gospel groups. In August of 2012 Michael was approached by David Murph about forming The Gospel Plowboys. Michael accepted David’s offer and they immediately began working on instrumentation, and even more so, harmony and vocals.
“Everyone loves a good upbeat instrumental song, but a song with lyrics is different. It tells a story. It tells about what Jesus has done for you, tells about where he brought you from” says Michael.
Michael counts it an honor to be able to use his musical talent for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. In his spare time, Michael is an avid deer hunter and loves spending time with his family. He and his wife Chrissy currently reside in Concord, NC and have two daughters, McKenzee and Kelsee.
Kris Miller
Singer & Guitar
Kris Miller was born May 3,1978 in Salisbury N.C. Kris has been around gospel music from birth. His grandparents and his parents were musicians and singers.
When Kris was a teenager a friend of his, Randy Shoemaker introduced him to bluegrass gospel. Kris fell in love with the sound and the stories that this music tells about Jesus. Many years later David Murph approached Kris about singing with the gospel plowboys. Kris had never dreamed about singing outside of Church, so this was a shock. With David’s prodding and much prayer. Kris joined the gospel plowboys in 2014.
God has blessed Kris with a fine family.
He is happily married to a South Carolina girl, Courtney, and they have a son named Judah.
Kris wishes to spread the gospel of Jesus. Sharing that Jesus love and forgiveness can conquer any sin, hurt, or shame.
Peden Williams
Banjo
Peden Williams was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1997. He was adopted as a baby and has lived in Concord, North Carolina ever since. Peden was born again in the summer of 2014 when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.
In 2014, Peden was introduced to Bluegrass music through a small radio station that would play the traditional greats like Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and The Stanley Brothers. He immediately fell in love with the sound of the banjo, and the drive that it has in a bluegrass song.
In Early 2015, Peden attended his first bluegrass jam session at the E.H Montgomery General Store in Gold Hill, N.C. This was the first time he saw someone play a banjo in person. Soon after, his grandpa bought him his first banjo. Peden then began taking lessons with Ronnie Hatley at Ron’s Pickin’ Parlor in Stanfield, NC.
In the spring of 2015, Peden saw a bluegrass band preform for the first time at Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Concord, NC. This band was The Gospel Plowboys. Ever since then , Peden has always been a huge fan of The Gospel Plowboys and their ministry.
Peden joined the band in the fall of 2021. He stressed, “It’s a blessing to be able to join this great ministry of spreading God’s word through music! I’m so thankful that God gave me this talent and I get to use it to glorify Him! Following in the footsteps of John Goodson, and Charles Honeycutt, is very humbling. I’ve always been a fan of The Gospel Plowboys, and it’s a privilege to honor the late David Murph and the late John Goodson by continuing the mission that they started!”
Daniel Schronce
Singer & Bass
Daniel Schronce was born in Hickory, NC in 1998. He was born again as a young boy in 2009 while in the 4th grade. Daniel was raised up on bluegrass music. His father and mother would always have a Doyle Lawson, Mountain Heart, or Lost and Found CD playing in the car.
When Daniel was in his teens, a group of friends at his church started learning guitar and playing bluegrass gospel music. Wanting to fit in, but be different, Daniel decided to try to learn on a cheap mandolin that his dad had stashed away. First learning the basic chords on YouTube, Daniel then progressed and started taking some formal lessons. Daniel soon taught himself how to play the guitar and bass. Most of Daniel’s learning experience came from playing at local jams on Monday Nights in Troutman, NC, and on Friday evenings at the Hardees in Conover, NC.
Daniel has played in a few bands prior to The Gospel Plowboys. These bands include Roundup, Carolina Divide, and Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa. Daniel first saw The Gospel Plowboys at a festival hosted by Wayne Taylor at Maiden Highschool in Maiden, NC. The way that they dressed just appealed to him. He has always been a fan of wearing overalls.
Daniel joined the band in the spring of 2023. He says, “It has been a prayer of mine for a while to use my musical abilities for the Lord. It’s a major honor and a blessing to use these abilities with The Gospel Plowboys. I’m excited to see how the Lord will lead me in my future, both in my personal life, and with the band.” Daniel will be the bass player for the band once David Brown retires.
Jacob Little
Mandolin & Bass Singer
Jacob was born in Lexington NC, on December 30th, 2007. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior on May 27th, 2013. He grew up listening to the songs of The Rochesters and the Primitive Quartet. He first heard The Gospel Plowboys in 2016 from their album "Welcome Home" and absolutely loved it! He took an interest in guitar through his best friend who played at his church. He then started lessons from Tori Jackson in the fall of 2021. After a year, he decided he'd try the mandolin and within a few lessons he knew it was the instrument for him. He saw the Gospel Plowboys in October of 2023, and loved their sound and testimonies. He says "I thank God for the opportunity to play with these men! It is an honor and a privilege! They're great men of God. I hope to use my abilities as best as I can for the Lord." He joined the band in January of 2025.
David Brown
Bass Singer & Bass
David Brown was born Oct. 27, 1957 in Rowan co. North Carolina. In early 1982 he was born again, this time into the family of God. The Lord has blessed David in many ways. He has a beautiful wife and three children, all of which know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. They also have two grandsons. God has blessed his family with the ability to sing and play instruments, and it is his desire to take these gifts and talents that God has given and use them to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and reach lost souls for Him.
David Brown is retiring from The Gospel Plowboys this year after many years of traveling with the band and worshipping the Lord in song. He will be spending more time with his family and grandchildren.
