Terrell grew up as a pastor’s kid in 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 Lenore have three children, Karina, Caleb, and Issac. He loves teaching piano lessons, speaking Spanish, and spending time with his grandchildren.