The Schwartz Family
Gabe and Rita Taylor

Gabe and Rita Taylor have been part of the Schwartz Family since the group began traveling again in 2003. Rita, is a daughter of Merlin and Sandra Schwartz, (who started the family group many years ago) and has always been involved singing lead vocals. Gabe, always having a love of music, became a part of the ministry after the two were married in 2002, and took on the roles of sound man, mechanic, stage hand and many more. Gabe and Rita reside near the family farm with their two boys, Morgan and Owen.

Gabe is employed through a mechanical contracting company as a Pipefitter/Plumber and is also the Technical Director at the couple's home church, Firm Foundation Ministries. When he's not working or running sound somewhere, Gabe enjoys hunting, football and playing and wrestling with his sons and staying involved in their school and sports activities.

Rita is a Registered Nurse and works on an as needed basis at an outpatient surgery center and at a local hospital. She enjoys a balance of working and taking care of their home and their two children. She is also involved in their home church, serving as staff for the children's church ministry and occasionally singing on the worship team. Rita enjoys spending time with her family, having coffee with her friends and takes great pride in the responsibilities that come with the daily care and nurturing of her two children.

Morgan and Owen have started their 2010-2011 school year, which proved to be a little more emotionally challenging for their mother than it was for them! Morgan (6) started Kindergarten this year and Owen (4) entered his first time school experience as a Pre-school-er. They both attend a Christian School near their home. Morgan is showing the mind of an engineer and loves to take things apart and put them back together. LEGO's are a big part of his world right now. He has a compassionate heart and a strong will. He loves music and singing. Owen, like his brother, has a compassionate heart and enough energy and determination to go around! He loves playing with his barn and farm animals and anything with wheels that goes fast! Owen is developing a great sense of rhythm and loves to drum. Both of the boys have special gifts that in time, we will probably see on stage with the family group! They both enjoy playing with their dog, Sam, riding bikes, anything that involves dirt and keeping very busy to make sure there is NEVER a dull moment!