Minister Crystal D. Collins, Born July 6, 1988, in Torrance, California to the proud parents of Daniel & Lorna Collins DeRamus.  Ms. Crystal (aka) "Princess" is the youngest of three siblings.  Ms. Collins is an active Community Organizer & Activist Leader responsible for supporting the development and implementation of youth programs and campaigns.   Her extensive collaboration with Local Churches, State and Community Dignitaries, Large Corporate Business, Radio, Television and Newspaper Executives has inclined her ability to ensure that Youth maintain their human rights in all areas of life such as education, health, housing, employment, relationship, etc.…

Ms. Crystal's educational achievements include: a 1999 graduate and four-year honor roll student of Dollahan Elementary, a 2002 student body president & Superior Debater of Frisbee Middle School representing San Bernardino City Unified School District, Youth Vice President for Delta Sigma Theta Academy, Youth Mentor for Senkofa (Afro-Centric Consciousness), and a 2007 honor roll & mid-term graduate of Eisenhower High School.  Additionally, in that same year Ms. Crystal maintained a 4.0 GPA which sanctioned her Associate Teacher's Permit from San Bernardino Valley College Specializing in Inclusion & Special Needs.  

Her religious accomplishments include Baptism in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost on February 22, 1998, at Bethlehem Temple Community Church in the city of Rialto, California, where the presiding Bishop is Michael J. Garrett Sr.  In 1999 God anointed Ms. Crystal to minister Sacred Praise Dancing Throughout Northern & Southern California.  Her life exemplifies ultimate and dedicated service unto the Lord.

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In the year 2005 Ms. Crystal embarked on an unparalleled assignment of Event Coordinator. Her first assignment was appointed by Apostle Otis Davis founder of the International Churches of Praise Organization.

  Ms. Crystal led the development and coordination of the Praise Tabernacle Church Youth Ministry.  She established an alliance within and throughout the Inland Empire to apprentice Youth & Young Adults to build a community core leadership program that would edify the Body of Christ.  Ms. Collins implements policy and procedures to inaugurate concepts that would enhance a financial system to provoke individuals to invest in Gospel & Secular Concerts, Youth Summits, Educational Luncheons, Walk-A-Thons etc.

Over the years her eagerness to assist the people in obtaining substantial benefits and provisions to maintain everyday life has acquired Ms. Crystal the title of Community Activist Leader.   Ms. Crystal continues to contribute aide throughout the community with resources, financial donations, theatrical plays, church fellowship, gospel & secular concerts, food/clothing, Peer Counseling and Sacred Prayer.  

From her dedication and perseverance in 2005 God ordained and placed on her heart to establish "Exalted Praise Ministries".  This ministry promotes understanding and appreciation of different styles of worship; encourages excellence, depth, and leadership in the community.

In 2006 Ms. Crystal was appointed Youth Minister of the Gospel, Executive Board Member and National Director and Coordinator of the Praise Dance Ministry for the International Churches of Praise Inc.  She traveled throughout Northern and Southern California, and Tacoma, Washington ministering in Sacred Praise Dance and Advocating the Rights and petitioning more opportunities for the Youth & Young Adults in the Inland Empire. In January 2011 Ms. Crystal became a humble and grateful member of the Los Angeles Gospel Messengers under the leadership of Rev. Quincy Fielding, Jr.  She was given the opportunity to travel and spread the gospel in song; to encourage other youth and young adults to always put Jesus Christ first in everything aspect their life.  In April 2011 the Exalted Praise Ministry became a Nonprofit Public & Charitable Corporation reorganized to service families with Disabled and At-Risk Youth & Young Adults ages 14-25. 

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In November 2016 Ms. Crystal became a humble and grateful Executive Board member of the GMWA Southern California Twin Counties Chapter under the leadership of Chapter Rep Lady Vicki Gantt.  She was given the opportunity to travel and spread the gospel in song; to encourage other youth and young adults to always put Jesus Christ first in everything aspect their life.  Also, in the same year Lady Crystal become a humble Executive Board Member of the Inland Empire Alliance of Gospel Music Professional under leadership of Bishop Kenneth Wells, Senior Pastor of Spirit of Love Church.

In October 2021 Ms. Crystal became a humble and grateful member of Gospel Recording Group Grace Choir of Los Angeles under the leadership of Rev. Quincy Fielding, Jr.  She was given the opportunity to travel and spread the gospel in song; to encourage other youth and young adults to always put Jesus Christ first in everything aspect their life. 

In January 2022 Ms. Crystal also became a humble and grateful member of the GMWA Los Angeles Chapter under leadership of Chapter Rep Rev. Calvin Bernard Rhone. Ms. Crystal is currently still apart of both awesome Gospel ministries and is currently planning in stages of upcoming tour. 

The Bible says, "Many are called, and few are chosen"(Matt. 22:14).  To God Be the Glory for all He has done.  Minister Crystal heard the voice of God and immediately assumed the character of a servant; to this day she continues to do the will of God.

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