[citation needed] In 1987, Stafford recorded the album So Good Inside (with his singing group The Enlighteners) in Fresno, California.
He created a vocal praise team called One A'Chord, featuring several voices of Portland area college students.
[citation needed] During his tenure at Valley Church in Cupertino, California,[1] Stafford recorded the album that began to give him recognition.
Produced in the studio owned by Michael Toy, Stafford was able to utilize Bay Area musicians who assisted in creating an award-winning Independent release.
Artists included Mark Kenoly,[2] Tim Abbott, Tony Bolivar, Patrick Collins (also co-producer), and several others.