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About Overflow

Overflow is made up of husband/wife team, Cliff and April Duren, along with their good friend, Heather Richardson. Their ministry together started in 2011 at First Baptist Church Woodstock, GA.

an eclectic mix

Worship, Gospel, Acapella

As other opportunities came, the trio felt led to embark on their first Overflow recording in 2011, “All to Bring You Glory.” Since then, they have recorded 5 projects; their most recent release being “All Things Possible.” Each recording contains an eclectic mix of modern worship, gospel, and acapella music. No matter the style, Overflow has their heart set on lifting high the name of Jesus and sharing the true saving message of the Gospel.

Both families reside in Woodstock, GA where Cliff now serves as the Worship Pastor at First Baptist where the trio’s ministry began. Cliff and April have 4 children. Scott and Heather have 6 children! Both families include adopted children through foster care. It’s rare that they all travel together, but when they do they have their own family-grown choir!

 

kind words

“Cliff, April, and Heather are a gift to the Body of Christ. They are musically excellent, sincere, humble, and have hearts to serve and encourage others. Most importantly, their music is a true overflow of their lives as people deeply rooted and grounded in Christ. They will bless your church!”

Jon Tyner
Worship Pastor

Olive Baptist Church; Pensacola, Florida

unique for

Every Occasion

Every Overflow event has its own unique feel and approach. You may find the group leading worship for a conference or worship service, doing a full concert, or joining together with choirs and orchestras for a worship concert. No matter the occasion, Cliff, April, and Heather are humbled and thrilled for every opportunity to represent Christ & minister through music.

“May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.” Psalm 119:11-172

Cliff Duren

Cliff Duren is the Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church Woodstock, GA. This is Cliff’s second time on staff at FBCW. Initially, his role was to play piano, lead worship for FBCW’s Chapel venue, and write music for the Worship Choir & Orchestra. Cliff, April and the their kids moved to Nashville, TN for nine years, where Cliff served in several different worship-leading roles across the eight campuses at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN. 

In addition, Cliff writes, arranges, orchestrates, and produces music resources for various publishers while also producing various artist recordings. He is a five-time Dove Award winner for his contributions in Christian music. Cliff is very grateful for this opportunity to fulfill his passion of creating resources for the local church. 

Cliff became a Christian at age seventeen and soon after pursued a music education degree from Shorter University in Rome, GA and a masters degree in church music from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in worship studies from Southwestern Seminary in Dallas, TX. In March of 2002, Cliff married his college sweetheart, April. They reside in Woodstock, GA with their four children; Mac, Sydney, Elijah & Emma Kate. 

April Duren

April Duren has been worshipping the Lord through music for most of her life and began serving in the local church at a very young age. April graduated from Shorter College (Rome, GA) in 2001 with a degree in Music Education and with a husband named Cliff. The two have been leading worship together since they were students at Shorter. 

April taught elementary school music for three years. In the following four years, Mac, Sydney, and Emma Kate made their way into the Duren family scene. April and Cliff’s 4th child, Elijah, came a few years later through foster care while the Durens were living in Nashville, TN. Today, April serves on the worship team at First Baptist Church Woodstock, GA, sings regularly on recording sessions, and leads worship for various conferences and events…in addition to role as “mom” to 4 busy children. In 2010, April released her debut solo album, “Let Your Glory Shine.” 

Heather Richardson

Heather Richardson has been singing for most of her life and at the age of 12 she surrendered to God’s call to minister through music. Heather graduated from Samford University with a BA in Music Education. It was there that God confirmed her calling as she was able to travel and sing with many different Christian singing groups.

Heather currently leads worship and sings at women’s events, conferences, and revivals and also serves on the worship team at First Baptist Church Woodstock, GA. Heather is passionate about sharing her testimony of God’s faithfulness in her life. Her desire is to lead others to authentic worship and to be changed by His presence and power.

Heather and her husband, Scott, live in Woodstock, Georgia. They have six children: Moriah, Addie, Tiffany, Olivia, Noah, and Sophie.

Heather’s life verse is II Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” This verse encourages her to remember it is the power of God that is at work in us to glorify His name!