Over the last several decades each member of the Forever Praise Band have found themselves passionately involved at some level or another with worship music. Their varied backgrounds have landed them in just about every Christian venue imaginable; from Calvary Chapel to a church plant in Russia, from Vineyard to Lutheran, from conservative to non-denominational charismatic worship; from spontaneous prophetic worship to planned evangelistic outreach; the band has seen it all come . . . and some of it go. Together, with their experience and vast background, they sense their coming together as a music group has provided the band a unique sound all their own.

While the band may not look the part of a youthful music generation, their soulful and authentic sound has surprised many-a-listener. And what the Forever Praise Band may lack in youthful hair and good looks, they gain in years of spiritual maturity. Each member has walked with the Lord for many many years. That said, their commitment to their music and spirituality is tenacious. There is no questioning that the band's music is backed up with their lifestyle.

It's also been said by many that there is a special, yet oft indefinable, spiritual presence that the band carries with it . . . something so significant that listeners are supernaturally engaged in worship and seemingly ushered into the throne room itself. When the band hears comments like that, they smile amongst themselves, because they know they've been successful at what they were called to do . . . to honor God with all of their hearts and to lead others to that special place of worship and praise.

Bob Hijar - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Bob is the leader of the Forever Praise Band. With his extensive background in the music industry, and his passion to follow Christ, Bob brings to the band the leadership and direction needed to meld the many parts of the group into one unique sound. Bob is married and lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
Robin Furmanek - Vocals
Robin coins herself, 'A Domestic Engineer'. She loves to spend her spare time blessing others. Robin is married to Rick (the bass player) and lives in Gilbert, Arizona.
Jennifer Murillo - Vocals/Keyboards
Jennifer is both a homemaker and a school teacher. She is also a member of the Calvary Chapel Tri-City worship team. Jennifer is married and lives in Gilbert, Arizona.
Bob Ward - Vocals/Percussion
Bob is a sketch artist. You may view Bob's art @ the Galilean Art Shoppe. Bob is married and lives in Mesa, Arizona.
Rick Furmanek - Bass
Rick writes for My Daily Disciplines and is an assistant pastor in Apache Junction. In his spare time, Rick is also a nature photographer. You may view his work @ Light Chaser Photography. Rick is married to Robin (vocalist) and lives in Gilbert, Arizona.
Jeff Vrieling - Drums
Jeff regularly plays on the worship team @ Wonderful Mercy Church in Gilbert, Arizona. He is also the owner/operator of Vrieling Architectural, Inc., in Mesa, Arizona. Jeff is married and lives in Mesa.
Tim Hayden - Manager
A retired airline pilot, Tim spends much of his free time serving the needs of the band. He's always coming up with great ideas and has a heart for seeing the Gospel spread into the fields ready for the harvest. Tim also enjoys spending time outdoors prospecting, fishing, and camping. Tim is single and lives in Mayer, Arizona.