Elder Randall Ogans Sr.

About Elder Randall Ogans Sr.

Elder Randall Ogans Sr. was born in the San Francisco Bay Area.
At the age of 10 he began studying and playing the piano and the Hammond B-3 organ. He studied classical and jazz music, but his real music interest was Christian/Gospel music.

Elder Randall Ogans Sr. is married to author DeBorrah K. Ogans. Both are ordained ministers. In 1995 they founded Alpha 7 Ministries. Through their ministry they have shared the Word Of God though teaching and preaching, as well as have published a plethora of written works (books and articles). They are also the Executive Producers of over 100 songs.

Having been fortunate enough to travel and tour Europe, he has experienced the freedom in Christ, and realization that “the earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Psalm 24. His travels have taken him to Greece, France, Spain, Italy, England, Turkey (Ephesus), Canada, Jamaica, Switzerland, and many other countries throughout the world.

Being able to engage with a diversity of people, cultures, and ages all over the world provided him with a global perspective of God’s true universal Church, better understanding the opportunity, privilege, and calling to minister to all people.

In March, 2020 he released his first single, an inspirational message/spoken word entitled “We Need To Pray”. Released during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic , and inspired by a conversation with a young homeless man, this message encourages us to pray for the homeless, saints, sinners, our families, and this world which is quickly spiraling down a slippery slope.

Also in 2020 he released his instrumental album entitled “What A Friend”. Elder Randall Ogans Sr. and his son Dorian L. Ogans, present a few classic hymns, bathed in smooth instrumental arrangements, with soulful Jazz inflections!

“What A Friend” includes 7 compositions that will calm the agitations of the soul, and will set an atmosphere for spiritual reflection, prayer, and studying the Word. Each song on this album has a message that will speak to your soul.

In September 2021, the father & son duo released their single, “Pass Me Not”. This is a smooth uplifting instrumental version of the hymn Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour, where the music cries out “Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry, while on others thou are calling, Please don’t pass me by”.

In March 2023 Elder Ran & Dorian released their latest single "There Is A Fountain", another instrumental that causes one to reflect on the saving power of the blood of Christ.

Their next project, a complete album entitled "Jesus The Light Of The World" is scheduled for release in the Fall of 2023.

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Elder Randall Ogans Sr. has been nominated on the National Ballot for the 2022 & 2023 Texas Gospel Music Excellence Award as "Instrumental Artist Of The Year". He was also nominated for 2022 Kingdom Image Awards in 3 categories, "Song of the Year (Pass Me Not)", "Album of the Year (What A Friend)", and "Instrumentalist of the Year".



This dynamic duo's music has found favor with Gospel, Christian, and Jazz lovers alike. They effortlessly weave the styles of soul, jazz, and gospel together with both great flair and grace.

Elder Randall Ogans Sr.’s favorite scripture is:

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

His instrumental arrangements of time-tested hymns help you to do what Ephesians 5:19 encourages as well, which is to "speak to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

To God Be the Glory!