Dr. Brian Routh is a highly respected Professor of Accounting at one of the nation’s premier women’s colleges. With over two decades of experience in higher education, he has built a distinguished career as both an educator and researcher. Throughout his tenure, he has held faculty positions at esteemed institutions such as Washington State University, Louisiana State University, the University of Southern Indiana, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His expertise in accounting and business education has earned him multiple accolades, including prestigious teaching and research awards, recognizing his commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Dr. Routh’s dedication to education extends beyond the classroom. He has contributed extensively to accounting scholarship through research, publications, and conference presentations. His work has explored key areas in financial reporting, managerial accounting, and corporate governance, providing valuable insights for both academia and the business community. As a mentor, he has guided numerous students in their academic and professional pursuits, fostering a passion for learning and ethical leadership in the next generation of business professionals. With thousands of followers worldwide, his website and YouTube channel continue to educate both young and old learners all over the world (www.TheAccountingDr.com).

Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Routh is also a gifted musician with a lifelong passion for vocal and instrumental performance. From an early age, he honed his skills as a vocalist and classical musician, ultimately establishing himself as one of the most dynamic voices in gospel music. As a tenor vocalist for The Anchormen, one of the nation’s top male gospel quartets, he captivated audiences with his powerful and expressive performances. He is widely known for his renditions of “Looking for a City,” “There’s a Land,” “When Jesus Passed By,” “O Holy Night,” and “Be Still and Know That I Am God,” among many others.

Dr. Routh’s contributions to gospel music have been recognized with multiple Singing News Fan Award nominations, including Favorite Young Artist and Favorite Horizon Individual, further solidifying his reputation as an influential figure in the genre. His smooth tenor vocals, particularly in the high register, have earned him a dedicated following and the admiration of fellow musicians and audiences alike.

In addition to his work as a performer, Dr. Routh has recorded two solo projects, One Voice and Faithful, both of which showcase his exceptional vocal range and heartfelt delivery. These albums, available online through the Port City Quartet website, highlight his commitment to using music as a means of inspiration and encouragement.

Dr. Routh’s ability to excel in both academia and music is a testament to his dedication, talent, and passion for his craft. Whether in the classroom or on stage, he brings the same level of excellence and commitment, making a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and audiences alike. His unique combination of scholarly achievement and artistic excellence continues to set him apart as a leader in both fields.

Dale Forbes was born and raised in Camden County, NC until he graduated from high school in 1987. While he was growing up, he and his family would travel to the Smoky Mountains in Bryson City for vacation each summer, and would often attend the Singing In The Smokies to hear several of the most popular Southern Gospel artists showcase their talents. It was during that time that Dale realized he had a voice to sing and began to develop that talent in church, even amazing his school friends with his God-given gift. He began singing in churches and local concerts with his family group, and after graduating from high school, he took his first singing job with The Laymen of Windsor, NC. 

He transitioned from that job into a full-time position with The Telestials of Nashville, TN for a short time and then moved to Branson, MO to sing with Priority, the host group at Silver Dollar City. In 1991 he moved closer to home and joined the Singing Americans from Maiden, NC where he sang for two years. During that tenure, he met Sherry, his wife of 30 years, and shortly after, he accepted the call to preach, which led them back home to see what God had in store for them. He filled in with The Anchormen for New Year’s weekend in 1993, and it turned into a full-time position where he continued to minister until 1995, when God made it abundantly clear that He had called Dale to preach. 

He and Sherry began to travel and preach and sing in revivals around the country for six months, while also continuing to lead a home Bible study that they had begun 4 months prior to leaving the group. In a Bible study meeting on July 1, 1996, God spoke through an anointed minister of God a message that would confirm God’s calling upon Dale to pioneer a church in Elizabeth City, NC. Coastal Cathedral Church of God was birthed that night, and Dale and Sherry pastored there for 14 years before God released them to leave. During that 14 years, God blessed them with two boys, Briley and Braeden, who are now adults and following God’s plan for their lives in ministry. 

Dale was given an opportunity to return to the Anchormen once again, and at God’s directive, they left Elizabeth City and moved to Goldsboro, NC for two years where God did some restructuring in them and prepared them for the new church that they would return to Elizabeth City to start in 2012. New Day Church is a non-denominational Pentecostal church that is filled with many new converts and others who had previously been a part of Dale and Sherry’s former church. This ministry is a powerful witness to the community of God’s mercy and grace, welcoming everyone to come as they are. 

Dale felt a burden to raise up strong men of God in this ministry, and today is leading dozens of men into their purposes as Armorbearers, not just to the Pastor, but to the ministry as a whole. Training men to walk out God’s purpose in their lives and see their value as mighty men of God is one of Dale’s greatest passions as a minister of the gospel, as well as to his two sons.

Terry Carter began his singing career in 1972 at the age of 14. He sang in a regional quartet from his hometown of Wallace, North Carolina with his friends from church, Michael and Biney English. In 1979, Terry helped form on the mainstream groups of Southern Gospel music – The Anchormen – of which he was part of for many years. Terry has been nominated as one of the top ten baritones by the Singing News Magazine Fan Awards. Terry is also an accomplished producer who has worked with many of the gospel artists in the industry today.

Terry is celebrating over 53 years of singing gospel music! After all these years, his primary goal is to see the lost come to Christ and Christians encouraged through the message of gospel music. Terry is the founder, manager, baritone vocalist, and emcee for the Port City Quartet. He makes his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and his voice will bless both your ears and your hearts.

Terry has started a live ministry during the week – playing uplifting music and encouraging audiences everywhere through the everlasting word of the living God.