Terry was born October 4, 1957 in OklaCity, and at
the age of 5 was given his first guitar. Along with it
came a challenge, "Learn to play and we will buy
you an amp." The challenge was then accepted.
It was during this time that a TV program "Buck
Owens and the Buckaroos" captivated Terry, as
he would watch Don Rich, week to week, playing
the guitar. Then came the British Invasion, 1964
The Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan, with that
music took a major turn in Terry's life. He knew
deep within, this was the path to follow.
Other musical influences came as Terry grew up,
The Monkees, to high school band favorites like
Grand Funk, Jimi Hendrix, Jethro Tull, Moody
Blues, Cat Stevens. Looking back now Terry will
say that they are all written somewhere in his music.
After high school, while working in radio, Terry began
to meet many of his musical influences. Along with
this Terry had a band "Gypsy" playing as much
as was possible. Life would make yet another turn
when in April 1979, Terry made Jesus Christ Lord
of his life. (See Below for Extra Story)
Now composing and recording mostly his own
music, with several vocal and instrumental albums
Terry travels much performing concerts, special
meetings, and workshops.
The music of Terry Fancher can be considered as musical teachings reaching into the depths of the heart bringing about peace and healing. It is "Heart and Soul" music because it brings with it strength as well as a challenge.
The instrumental music, at first only a desire, was an area that was untapped for a long while. Through meeting and influence from former Jefferson Starship guitarist, Craig Chaquico, Terry found a challenge to step out beyond his "norm." The instrumental collection of music has been used in a most interesting way. In many cases as a musical "medicine" in the lives of many who have listened.
With the new approach in music, Terry has had opportunity to conduct workshops, based from Pslam 144:1 "Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.: These workshops are designed to equip the musician, no matter the instrument they play. play or part they sing.
Zoe Minstries Inc., is interdenominational and is a bridging ministry, working with churches of all faiths. Day to day relationship with Jesus Christ, a life of holiness, and being an example of Jesus Love and integrity is the total vision of the ministry.
"WE MUST ALWAYS PREACH THE GOSPEL, USE WORDS WHEN NECESSARY" St. Francis of Assisi
The ministry is three-pronged in outreach: 1) Prisons both state and federal, 2) Streets (working with churches and other innercity outreaches), 3) Churches, concerts, seminars, special meetings and workshops.
Zoe Ministries is a missionary outreach of Praise Ministries
Lindale Texas..
An organizational member of Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches and Ministers International...
A member of Society of St. Francis worldwide
Influenced by friendship and association with John Michael Talbot and the Brothers and Sister of Charity..
Honored at Outreaches for Jesus Sonshine Minstries 1996
Honored as best Christian music group TYC Texas 1992
Finalist at Christian Fest Okla City Okla 1988
Terry and his wife Debbie, live in Whitehouse Texas, giving their lives to Jesus in the ministry which He has called them into. Their first date has become a story to tell, when meeting at a praise and worship meeting in Tyler Texas, Terry and Debbie went to a lunch date then out to a local lake to enjoy the afternoon. While at the lake a storm came up rather quickly, being they were riding Terry's motorcycle, they went to find shelter until the storm passed. While looking, both were struck by lightning. Debbie was struck in the back of her head, with the lightning burning a necklace chain into her neck, entering in her upper right leg and exiting through her ankle, also entering the left leg and exiting in like manner, she was then wrapped around a nearby tree. Terry has struck on the left side of his head, a wrist watch he was wearing was melted on the back side, as well as a melted quarter in his pocket. When they came to, they both were praying and calling upon Jesus. After crawling to the parking lot, help came and they both were taken to a local hospital, where they were told that in actuality neither should have survived. Both say, all they could say was, "Its because of Who we know."
With this "First Date" they love life, each other, and are very close. The ministry that was born from their marriage is strong in the Lord, annointed and outgoing to reach others with God's love, healing and salvation. God, Family and Ministry being the order of priority in their lives. Both believing strongly in the integrity of that order.
Some fun stuff to enjoy: A Photo History of this Ministry
During the time of Terry's work in radio, as a Music Director for a station in Oklahoma, KNOR Norman.. Terry would basically not want to hear the witness of Jesus Christ from people who would try and share with him. He would push them off if you will. As Music Director an album showed up on his desk, James Vincent "Waiting for the Rain." In listening to this album, a strong like for the album came through the first track, "What Does it Profit a Man?" With which Terry wanted not not only play the song on the radio, but learn it as well. The album became part of his personal collection.
After recieving Jesus Christ, Terry prayed one night, asking God, "How long have you been trying to get me to asnwer your call to serve you? And how did you try?" With that prayer, it placed on Terry's heart to once again listen to the one song, but this time hear the words of the song. Lyrics stated: "What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul? What does it mean when the things we acquired wont bring us the peace that we need.. Could it be that something is wrong in where our values lie.. Could it be that we have been decieved? But if we follow in the way of the One Who said, No man comes to the Father but by Me... We wont be a part of that last destruction, instead we will be free..." At the close of the song was a beautiful invitation statement: "You were born with a choice, to follow that voice, that says "I will forgive.." Also on the back of the cover was a note that stated "This album is dedicated as a seed to the people of the world searching for truth." Terry has since framed this album, and calls it his personal gift from God and James Vincent, which started his life in what it has become now, "Thirty years in celebration of life and minstry with Jesus Christ!!!" Terry now says, "See what happens when you push God and all His messengers off? Then refuse to want to hear what they say? God's cool!!! He will show up on your desk and have a statement that will change your life forever!"
