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Ordained Minister, Leader, humanitarian, playwright, conference speaker and musician, Elder Calvin Byron Lamar, Sr. was born December 31,1973 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was reared by his Grandmother, Prudence Patton Moss, a founding member of the Fort Lauderdale, Church of God of Prophecy and to whom he credits for his own integrity, discipline and self-reliance. He is a strong man of faith. This speaks clearly to his high ethical standards. From a very young age, he was devoted to the gospel and very active in the Church of God of Prophecy. Under the pastorate of Bishop Leonard N. Robinson, he served as an Usher, Victory Leaders Band leader, Agape Club President, Sunday School Secretary and Assistant Superintendent, Vacation Bible School teacher, musician, and choir director, to name a few. God has blessed Elder C.B. Lamar over the years to have been a staff musician for some great ministries in the Ft. Lauderdale area, like Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, The Church of God of Prophecy, St. Luke Baptist Church, The International Prayer Village and the National Church of God. Elder Lamar is currently the Musical Director and an ordained associate Minister for New Vision Christian Fellowship in Margate, FL where he is an active member. He also serves as the Youth department director, Christian Education Director and the Chief Adjutant and Armor Bearer to his Spiritual Father, the Bishop Alfred L. Ferguson. He displays work-life balance while consistently giving back to the communities he serves. He sits on the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations and as Vice chair for the Advisory Board for Broward College’s Visual Health department. Elder Lamar has worked as a manager for a big-box retailer, an Adjudicator for the State of Florida and is currently employed with the Broward County Public Schools System. Elder has the ability to communicate with persons from all walks of life while maintain a high level of respect. Byron, as he is affectionately known as, currently resides in the City of Lauderhill, FL with his wife of over 25 years, Yvette Ferguson Lamar. They 4 children, Ashley, Brittany, Courtney and Calvin Jr. and one grandson, Machai. Elder Lamar is internationally recognized and respected by his peers as a dynamic preacher, a world class friend a mentor and an extraordinary young man.