Casey Rivers, the lead singer for Beyond The Ashes says goodbye to the group. The decision is based on his growing family and the new season of his life. Casey and his lovely wife Doni will welcome their third child just in a few months.

Casey Rivers' open letter to say goodbye to the band and fans:

"For more than three years now I have been blessed to be one of those three singers that make up what many have come to know as Beyond The Ashes.  Saying goodbye to family, and all I've grown accustomed to, is not an easy thing, but nevertheless, a new season has come for BTA and for me.  I am 100% supportive of my brothers, and I know they are of me, as we all begin this new journey we're embarking upon.  Also, to pacify any wondering minds,  I just want to clarify that I am leaving on an incredibly good note. After much prayer and discernment, I decided this was the best decision for me and my growing family.  Most of all, I'm confident that it is God's will for us.  Thank you Anthony, Kellan, Dusty, Rob, fans, friends, and most importantly God for the awesome ride!  Love you all..."

Beyond The Ashes ministry leader and tenor singer Anthony Facello expresses, "Saying goodbye to Casey is truly like saying goodbye to a brother.  He is and will always be an integral part of all God is doing in our midst. He will remain in our lives as our brother in Christ and friend, and that will ease the ache of this transition a bit, but still in all, it's tough to let him go."

Facello adds, "We do completely support his heart, gifts, and all that God has for him in this season of change.  And, at the same time, we are seeing God move in incredible ways in bringing us a new singer and we are excited about what's ahead. No one can replace Casey, but that's the wonderful thing about God's plans. While Casey is being faithful and blessed in his new ministry endeavors, God is opening a door for someone new to share in ministry with Beyond The Ashes.  I love how He works!"

Beyond The Ashes will soon announce the name of the new lead singer.

The vision of Beyond The Ashes is to help those who carry their ashes of failures in their 'spiritual pockets' to empty those spockets and fill them up with the love of God instead. Through their songs, they want to restore hope and put the broken back together.  Beyond The Ashes says that love is behind the ministry of this formation.

For more information about Beyond The Ashes, go to http://www.beyondtheashesonline.com/fr_intro.cfm