David "Minister Server" Tavares-The Hiphop 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 culture.
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 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 advisors and appointed him as Minister and National Organizer with the Temple of Hiphop. During that time, Minister Server toured throughout the country several times with KRS-One and the Temple of Hiphop 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!
In 2004, Minister SERVER displayed his spiritual, poetic and lyrical skills to the world when he rocked 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 and organizations, Minister Server is truly earning the respect of the international Hiphop Nation as the "Minister of Hiphop Kulture"! KRS-One states, "I searched for 10 years trying to find someone that could assist me in continuing the work of the spiritual development of the Hiphop Nation; Minister Server is like our Melchiezedek!"
In 2005, Minister SERVER returned to Atlanta, GA to continue his mission and was inspired to become the founder and Spiritual Director of HIPHOP Ministries, Inc., a multi-faith, multi-cultural, multi-racial ministry that teaches the ancient metaphysical Truth principles of Jesus the Christ, the Holy Bible and other ancient wisdom as a methods to enlighten, inspire and empower people to live their divine purpose! He states, "I'm simply living what I believe to be my divine purpose. I desire to achieve the standards that has been set by my ancestors and elders. I feel blessed, humbled and honored to add to their remarkable legacy, Word!"
The Hiphop community is anticipating the release of his first published book "Hip Hop, God & You!", which details practical metaphysical lessons, personal testimonies and suggestions for
Self-Empowerment.
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 follow his destiny, overcome obstacles and achieve "victory over the streets"! Minister Server currently resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife and children.
