The ministry of CHRISTAFARI was founded by Mark Mohr (lead vocalist, producer, key songwriter and spokesperson) in 1989. Mark was raised in a Christian family, yet in his teens he strayed away from God and became involved in drugs, premarital sex and Rastafarianism. As an answer to many prayers, the Lord delivered Mark from his addictions at a Christian camp at the age of 17. After serious prayer, God impressed on his heart to start the first Christian reggae band in America.

“Some of the best advice I was ever given was to go to Bible College so that I could be theologically and doctrinally sound” says Mark. This led him to BIOLA University where he majored in Christian Education. There Mark wrote songs for Christafari’s first and second albums, and carefully prepared his gospel presentation for Christafari shows.

Now an ordained Pastor, Mark is joined on stage by his beautiful wife, Vanessa, a vocalist, dancer and choreographer who has been with the band since 1992. They wed in the winter of 1995. Regarding his wife, Mark says, “I praise God that He has brought us together. She is one of the few people who truly shares my vision and burning passion for this ministry. Being on stage with her is an honor, and watching her minister to women after the show is a great inspiration.”