Raymond Cilliers is a South African

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. His career began in 1993 at age 11 with his debut album, ''Gloryland'', which reached gold status in South Africa.

Career

Music

Raymond Cilliers started out in 1993 in the South African Gospel Music scene on the label Brettian.

Education

Raymond received a bachelor's degree in Ministry from Heritage of Faith Bible Instituteand an Honorary bachelor's degree from CFCI Bible Institute. He also became a lecturer at both schools for a total of seven years.

Philanthropy

Raymond's ministry has taken him across South Africa, and to the USA.

Personal life

Cilliers resides in Florida with his wife and two children.

Discography

Raymond has released numerous studio, compilation and live albums.

Studio albums

* '' Gloryland'' (1994) * ''Lord I Thank You'' (1997) * ''Suddenly Light'' (1999) * '' Sacred Path'' (2001) * ''The Sound of the Secret Place'' (2003) * '' Lately'' (2005) * '' Coming Home'' (2007) * ''Choose Life'' - CD & DVD (2008) * ''Most Beautiful Name'' (July 27, 2017)

Live albums

* ''Muzik! Live Gospel featuring Imagine: Leon Ferreira, Mervis and Freddie Wessels - (2006)'' * ''Emmaus Worship Experience'' (2008)

Compilation albums

* ''Die Begin Jare... It Is Well - Volume 2'' (2009) * ''Die Begin Jare... Shekinah Glory - Volume 4'' (2009)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cilliers, Raymond 1983 births 20th-century South African male singers 21st-century South African male singers South African gospel singers Living people South African singer-songwriters White South African people English-language singers from South Africa Afrikaans-language singers of South Africa