Dexter Walker & Zion Movement

“Zion” was God’s dwelling place in Jerusalem (Ps. 9:11). A “movement” is an active, mighty agitation of resistance, focused on a particular goal. Thus, by definition, Zion Movement is an active assembly of saved individuals in which God dwells, who through music, are focused on setting up resistance to the adversary of this world, for Christ’s sake. Inspired by God; led by the Holy Spirit; sustained through prayer, fasting, and faith; and founded by Min. Dexter D. Walker; Zion Movement Chorale (ZM) was established in May of 2003, in the basement of Walker’s grandparents’ home. Sacredly devoted to God for divine purpose, ZM’s mission includes defying “the norm” and stepping outside of the box of the “community choir.”

God’s dwelling was unquestionable in December of 2003, when at only seven months old, ZM had a membership of 40+, and drew a wall-to-wall congregation at their highly anticipated, debut concert: "The Call of Zion: A Worship & Praise Experience". With their sites set far beyond ministering only through music, ZM has initiated numerous community outreach efforts. They have provided daily necessities to area group homes and shelters via “Zion Care Packages.” ZM has also contributed to numerous charitable organizations and events such as Mark S. Hubbard’s United For One Cause “Back 2 School Citywide Outreach",Ultimately Blessed's Diabetes Benefit, and "Let’s Talk HIV Foundation. In addition to outreach ministry, ZM also actively practices in-reach activities, which develop and enhance the spirituality of each chorale member. Some of these activities include Bible Meditations, Prayer Partnership, Corporate Prayer & Fasting, Forums, Testimony, Worship & Praise, and encouraged participation in members’ churches. This helps to create a more effective ministry that will uphold its Mission Statement.

Truly on the “move” spreading the love of God and the message of holiness, ZM has been featured and invited to numerous concerts, musicals and worship services. The ministry has been blessed to share the stage with some of gospel music’s finest: Albertina Walker & The Caravans, Dr. Bobby Jones, Chicago Mass Choir, Bishop Walter Hawkins, Dewayne Woods, Dottie Peoples, Ricky Dillard, New Direction, LaShun Pace, Donald Lawrence, Angie Spivey, Clark Sisters, Charles G. Hayes & The Warriors, Darius Brooks, Pastor Marvin Sapp, Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, Byron Cage, Vashawn Mitchell, The Singletons, and Tye Tribett & GA to name a few. ZM began ministry outside there hometown traveling to Milwaukee, WI in 2004 where they were the featured guests of Jarrell Reed & Anointed Singers for Christ. ZM ministry continued to spread through a night of spontaneous worship @ Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA where 7 persons gave there lives to Christ in April 2006. ZM returned to Iowa the following year through the numerous request of BVU student - More souls were added and many encouraged. ZM has also traveled to Atlanta, GA (Ricky Dillard's Birthday Celebration), Detroit, MI (Chicago Invades Detroit), and Nashville, TN (Gospel Music Workshop Of America).

In December 2005, ZM drew a crowd of over 2,300 as they celebrated their 2nd year in the ministry in their 1st Live Recording, produced by Michael Weatherspoon of SpoonFed Productions. The ministry completed this recording project in Spring 2007 and released through Found Sound Music in June 07, which includes songs written and arranged by Walker. Satan has made several attempts to stop the movement of God through ZM, but to no avail. The enemy cannot dwell where God resides, and through collective prayer and fasting, and invoking the presence of God, the Lord has strengthened ZM to overcome opposition – that His glory may be seen.

Based in Chicago, IL, the 80+ ZM is among the most admired, requested, and favored music ministries in the city. ZM was the 1st place winner in Chicago’s 2005 All-City Gospel Challenge Choir Competition and has made television appearances on Singsation Gospel Show (06, 07, 08), Channel 5 NBC Morning News (06), and Chicago Sky Basketball Halftime Show (06), and Fox 32 Morning News (07) . ZM has also been featured in Gospel Today Magazine's Top 14 Unheard Artist (06), and Nominated "Best New Perfomer"(07, Chicago Music Awards "Best Gospel Entertainer"(08, Hope Today Magazine "People To Know" (08).

The ministry travels anywhere its mission calls, ministering from a diverse repertoire of gospel music: from traditional to contemporary works, arranged by Walker. Zion Movement, under the anointed leadership of Min. Dexter D. Walker, is sure to set you in an atmosphere of Worship & Praise. "This isn't the norm, are you ready?"