Husband and wife Dewitt and Kim Jones grew up in Washington and came from musical backgrounds in their families.
The song has since become a staple in many churches and has been covered several times, most notably by the Grammy-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Dewitt says that God gave him a "specific call" one time to start the group.
Forever Jones was then formed with their five children: D'Jeniele, Dewitt, Judah, Dominique, and Mya Joy Grace.
[4] Judah Jones was a wide receiver and running back for Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats, and was listed as a redshirt freshman in 2014.