THE FOUNDER

                                                               MINISTER SERVER TAVARES             


                                     


David "Minister Server" Tavares - The Hip Hop Life Coach, has been called, "a dynamic Hip Hop Leader with the spiritual conviction of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the motivational skills of Les Brown and the coaching style of Phil Jackson!" A true Hiphoppa, he has spent over 25 years dedicated to the development, growth and preservation of Hiphop Kulture.


Since 1992 Minister Server has worked with Nation Time Syndicate, Inc.; a faith-based Hip Hop collective in Atlanta, GA, where he has utilized his skills as a writer, activist, organizer, promoter, speaker, historian, photographer, consultant and Executive Director.  He is also the former producer and co-host of two radio shows on WRFG 89.3FM in Atlanta, GA; "The Conscious Zone", which specialized in progressive Hip Hop music with uplifting messages and "Tu Wa Moja", a Hiphop spiritual talk show where people had the opportunity to call in for his on-air opinion, advice and guidance on various spiritual, cultural, educational and political topics.


After graduating and being ordained as a reverend in 2003 through the Barbara King School of Ministry in Atlanta, Georgia; the Teacha-KRS-ONE, named Minister Server as one of his spiritual advisers and appointed him as Minister and National Organizer with the Temple of Hip Hop movement. During that time, Minister Server toured with KRS-One and the Temple of Hip Hop throughout the country several times  lecturing, Emceein, Deejayin, organizing and counseling diverse audiences from the clubs to the colleges inspiring people from coast to coast to fulfill their divine purpose! KRS-One states, " For 10 years I searched to find someone that could assist me in continuing the work of the spiritual development of the Hip Hop Nation; Minister Server is like our Melchiezedek!"  


In 2004, Minister Server displayed his spiritual, poetic and lyrical skills to the world when he performed on five songs on the "classic" KRS-ONE "Keep Right" CD.  Known for giving positive, inspirational and practical spiritual advice for a variety of Hip Hop artists, individuals and organizations; Minister Server is truly earning the respect of the international Hip Hop community as the "Minister of Hip Hop Kulture"! 


In 2005, Minister Server founded HIPHOP Ministries, Inc., a multi-faith ministry that utilizes Hip Hop culture to, "enlighten, inspire and empower" people to live their divine purpose.  In 2009, Minister Server won the Atlanta Chozen Awards for “Motivator of the Year”; he is a spiritual and intellectual contributor in the book, “The Gospel Of Hip Hop – The First Instrument”.  The international Hip Hop community is anticipating the release of Minister Server’s first book, "Food For The Spirit: Life Lessons & Suggestions”, based on his international monthly e-letter; in which he shares spiritual lessons, personal experiences and practical advice about living your divine purpose through a progressive, positive and productive Hip Hop lifestyle.


Born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Minister Server is the living embodiment of his personal life philosophy; "Time + Effort = Success", which has allowed him to overcome obstacles, follow his destiny and achieve "victory over the streets"! Minister Server currently resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife and children.