About The Group

Forgiven Quartet has been spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through songs and testimonies since July 1981. The group has appeared in concert with many of the top names in gospel music including The Mark Trammell Trio, Legacy Five, The Cathedrals, JD Sumner and the Stamps, The Florida Boys, The Nelons, The Lesters, and Albert E. Brumley Jr.

In 2002, Forgiven Quartet was asked to be part of the South Texas Music Festival in Harlingen, TX as the feature southern gospel quartet for the event. Later that year they were selected as Grand Champions in the group competition at The Branson Gospel Music Association's "Showdown 2002" Talent Contest in Branson, Missouri. The group routinely performs at Silver Dollar City and at The Mansion Theater in Branson, MO and has recently signed an exclusive artist agreement with The Song Garden Music Group in Nashville, TN as a Garden Creek Label artist. Forgiven Quartet is a highly requested and respected southern gospel quartet presenting more than 130 concerts per year typically in a sixteen-state area including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. They have released ten full-length gospel recordings in the past eight years with several songs receiving significant air-play on several Christian music stations across the nation.

According to Green, "God has truly honored our corporate prayer of 1 Chronicles 4:10 we've been praying over this ministry the past six years. Just as He did for Jabez, God has provided outstanding ministry opportunities and allowed us the privilege of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with so many wonderful people! We give God all the glory! Our ministry is truly a labor of love!"

Daywind Producer and nationally-known song writer, Marty Funderburk from Nashville, TN says, "I have had the privilege of spending many days in the studio producing nine of Forgiven Quartet’s recent recordings. I’m very impressed with their vocal capabilities and their incredible blend. Even more impressive than this however, is their commitment to ministry and to preserving the rich heritage of southern gospel music. These are Christian gentlemen of the highest order, obviously committed to spiritual and musical excellence. You can see it in their live performances and you can hear it in their recordings. Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to present to you, Forgiven Quartet.....Southern Gospel Music at its finest."

Mark Green

Mark joined the group in January 2000. Mark’s primary part is lead, but his excellent vocal range allows him to sing tenor and/or baritone as well. Mark has a pure and sincere love for serving the Lord and his heartfelt worship style is apparent in every song he sings. He is an accomplished praise and worship leader and has served in a number of interim music minister positions in New Mexico and Oklahoma over the years. His incredible vocal talent will bless you! Mark and his wife Debbie live in Owasso, OK and attend Central Baptist Church. They have two children, Jordan and Janna.

Dave Buckingham

Dave joined the group in January 2009 and is the bass player. David has played and/or sung in a number of gospel groups over the years and he too has traveled all over the Midwest sharing the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ through song. He is an accomplished bass player, a student of God’s Word, and has been a wonderful addition to Forgiven Quartet. Dave and his wife Marcia live in Tulsa, OK and attend Metro Pentecostal Church. They have four children Nick, Nathan, Nyles, and Nealyn and five grandchildren.

Mark Brooke

Mark is the manager and founder of the group and is the only remaining original member. Mark has been recognized as one of the top tenor singers in the Midwest and serves as Master of Ceremonies for the group. Mark’s sincere love for the Lord and his strong belief in God’s Saving Grace is evident by the feeling he puts into every song the group performs. Mark and his wife Debbie live in Bartlesville, OK and attend First Baptist Church. They have one daughter, Heather, one son, Aaron, one daughter-in-law, Katie, one granddaughter, Anna, and another grandchild on the way!

Ryan Bilby

Ryan Bilby is the newest member of the group joining in January 2011 as the baritone singer. Being the youngest member in the group doesn't lessen this talented young man's love for southern gospel music. We're happy to have Ryan in Forgiven Quartet! Ryan is not married yet, and isn‟t really looking - but the rest of us are looking for him! He lives in Sapulpa, OK and attends Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church.

Stanley Johnson

Stanley joined the group in December 2001 and is the bass singer. Stan has sung in a number of gospel groups over the years and has traveled all over the Midwest sharing the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ through song. He is an accomplished bass singer and a disciplined and dedicated servant who loves the Lord with all his heart. Stan and his wife Pat live in Enid, OK and attend First Church of the Nazarene. They have two children Stuart and Steven and three grandchildren.

Rick Carpitcher

Rick Carpitcher joined the group in August of 2010 as pianist for Forgiven Quartet. He has been playing the piano since the age of eight and has toured with other groups, most notably the Toney Brothers Quartet. When time allows, Rick travels and ministers with his talented wife Andrea. They attend 29:Eleven Church (First Assembly of God) in Tahlequah, OK where Rick is a staff musician. Rick & Andrea have been married for three years and have three children - Kirsten, Jasmine, and Benjamin.