Terrell grew up as a pastor’s kid from North Carolina. He received a bachelors of music as well as two masters degrees in music. He began teaching music in 1985 and accepted his first full time worship leader position in Haynesville, Louisiana in 1999. Terrell and his wife Leonor have three children (Karina, Caleb, and Issac), and two grandkids. He loves teaching piano lessons, speaking Spanish, and being with family.