Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The Fathers of Gospel Mime: K & K Mmie


The ministry of K & K Mime is an inspiration for mimes and fans across the world.  K & K Mime is the reason why I ventured into the artform.




Born and raised in  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the trials and hardships of foster care and eventually adoption this dynamic duo rose from the obscurity of what could be viewed as a tragic beginning to a triumphant life and ministry in Christ.  The K’s became fascinated with the idea mime and began using the art form as an escape and a sense of security in a fast paced and changing environment.  The hustle and bustle of being moved from house to house and shelter to shelter only fueled their dreams and determination of doing something larger than life.  Their creative abilities and relentless efforts have afforded them to work with such notable recording artist including but not limited to Fred Hammond, Vickie Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones, CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams and the list goes on and on.
K&K has had the distinct privilege to perform before the legendary historic hero Mrs. Rosa Parks, Television sitcom’s Martin’s Tommy Ford, Boys To Men, BeBe Winans, and the classic “Sanford and Sons” Demond Wilson.  They appeared as guest with MC Hammer on the Hammer Time Show aired on TBN(Trinity Broadcast Network).
These identical twins silently interpret contemporary Gospel music with dramatic gestures and animated facial expressions, portraying man’s resistance of life’s evil temptations and His transformation from doubter to believer.  K & K Mime Ministry wants to ensure that their message will transcend every generation. 
 As young adults, they are particularly concerned about the issues and temptations that the youth face today.  Keith and Karl orchestrate their own choreography with expression that touches the heart, mind, and spirit.  Through their innovative work, these artistic brothers have enhanced and expanded the Gospel ministries of churches, universities, youth events, national concerts, tours, conventions, conferences, ect. 
 They are not only mime ministers, but have served as “fathers” and trail blazers as mime is relative to the Gospel ministry.
 An added dimension of their ministry is that they both not only silently interpret the Gospel message but they both are preachers of the good news.  Karl is the founder and senior pastor of Millennial Reign Family Worship Center in Pittsburgh PA, and Keith is the assistant Pastor.

 Their ministry in the fore mentioned areas, along with their instructional workshops have also catapulted the birth of mime ministries across the nation.  Some of their most requested pieces are, “STAND”, “OH WHAT LOVE”, “NOW BEHOLD THE LAMB”, and “WE FALL DOWN”.

 K & K have made special appearances on the Bobby Jones Gospel Show, which is aired on Black Entertainment Television (B.E.T.).  They’ve appeared twice on “Teen Summit”. And Lift Every Voice.  K&K are also familiar faces on The Word Network.  K&K has made several appearances with Bishop T. D. Jakes,’ and Bishop Paul Morton.  Touring with the hit Gospel musical “Saints, Aint’s, & Wannabes” expanded gospel musical performances to a new level of energy and ministry.  K & K completed a two-week tour of Japan with Gospel recording artist Pastor Daryl Coley and a nationally renowned tour with Kirk Franklin and The Family, Ms. Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond and R.F.C., which was adequately named “The Tour of Life”.  They are currently touring with the UniverSoul Circus, for schedule information log onto http://www.kkmime.com// They have ministered in Jamaica with Reverend Jackie McCullough, and They are featured on “The Williams Brothers” live video, entitled “The Concert”, along with Dr. Juanita Bynum and Bishop Carlton Pearson, which was released in the year 2000.  K & K completed their own recording entitled “ON THE ROAD WITH K & K MIME”, which was released in 2003. They have released their newest project “No Restraints Keepin the Worship Alive” October 31, 2004,
 They will be soon releasing their newest project “All Access the Secrets Behind Gospel Mime” Volume 1 their first instructional DVD on how to do Gospel mime.
K&K are the establishmentarians of both The Marmont Group and Mind Of A Mime Film Company.  The Marmont Group is a management team whose main objective is to free ministerial personnel and artist of burdensome responsibilities allowing them to concentrate on what they do best.  T.MG. Provides upscale executive management insuring a level of class and distinction for the minister and or artist.  The Mind Of A Mime Film Company is a team of producers whose objective is to scout new gospel mime talent in an effort to keep the industry of gospel mime in the public eye.  K&K’s life message is that there is salvation and hope in Jesus and He alone is the answer to everything in life.

K&K Mime-Stand

1 comment:

  1. How do I get in contact to bring the brothers to the Cayman Islands to minister at a youth retreat in September 2014. A fellow American principal of Triple C School would like to display the ministry of young Americans to teenagers here.

    Contact Mable Richardson @ 1. 954.306.1580 (This is a magic jack with an American line. No extra cost to call).

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