Bio

Biography of Borne Bryon Stricklin, also known as Borne, is one of the newly acclaimed gospel artists that have emerged to public view. A native North Carolinian, Borne is an active member of Word of Life Ministries, located in his hometown of High Point and the founder of Rhythm & Rhyme Ministries. With what is commonly referred to as “rap”, Borne has an unconventional method of preaching the gospel through rhyme format, spoken word and song. The results have been a transformation of lives that have been birthed into the kingdom of God, along with many individuals that have drawn closer to the Lord through his ministry. The anointing on Borne’s life and ministry is solely attributed to the teaching and mentoring of his pastor, Dr. Ronald L. Diggs. Through submission to the vision of his local church, Borne has learned the principles of love, faith in the word of God and the laws of giving and receiving. In addition, Borne has developed a fundamental understanding of leadership by submitting to spiritual authority. This is proven by the different capacities in which Borne has served his pastor and ministry. Previous areas of service include: · Youth night and Sunday school teacher · Assistant in the Audio Ministry · Usher · Armor bearer to the Pastor Currently, Borne is the Audio/Visual Director at his church and the Program Director for “The Word for Today Broadcast”, a weekly program featuring Pastor Diggs. He is also the Facilities Coordinator at the church recreation center. As a result, Pastor Diggs has affirmed the ministry of Borne, and the gifts and talents that lie within this recording artist have been fully developed. The call on the life of Borne is also in compliance with Romans 12: 1,2 (I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice… and be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…). By totally submitting his life to the Lord, the gift ministry of Borne is one where the Spirit of God is fully represented in every sound and lyric of his music. In addition, Borne’s heartfelt desire is to see souls come into the kingdom of God and for those who have received salvation to develop a closer walk with the Lord through revelation knowledge of His love. Furthermore, Borne has a deep passion for this present-day generation and its youth. From a life of drug usage, insistent rebellion, deceit and misguided direction, God has taken the energy that was once used for Satan and is now using it for the uplifting of His kingdom. Borne also uses his testimony of what God has delivered him from to relate to young men and women subject to peer pressure, lies and deception. With a skillful delivery of the Word of God through lyrical and rhythmic format, the ministry of this artist is truly one that will bless the lives of many. Enjoy the music ministry of Borne.