<P> From 1974 to 1978, Mullins attended Cincinnati Bible College . He worked in a parking garage to help pay for his schooling . During this time Mullins performed with the band Zion, who released one album, for which he wrote all the songs . </P> <P> From 1975 to 1978, he was the youth pastor and music director at the United Methodist Church in Erlanger . Mullins was then focusing on his duties in the church, and performed minimally in public . He considered his music a hobby . His views on his music continued this way until 1978, when he brought a group of the teens from his church to the Ichthus Music Festival in Wilmore, Kentucky . He said that during this trip he witnessed the effect of music on young people, and decided to start pursuing music full - time . </P> <P> Mullins' start in the industry occurred in the summer of 1981 when Amy Grant recorded his song "Sing Your Praise to the Lord ." The decision was made to stop touring as "Zion," and for Mullins to start his solo career . He moved to Bellsburg, Tennessee, approximately 45 minutes from Nashville, to begin his professional recording career . Mullins got engaged sometime between the late 70s and early 80s, and wrote the song "Doubly Good to You" (recorded by Amy Grant on her album Straight Ahead) for his upcoming wedding . However, his fiancée broke off the engagement in 1982 . In response to the breakup, Mullins wrote "Damascus Road". </P> <P> Years later, Mullins shared thoughts about his relationships and personal life in a radio interview with Rick Tarrant: </P>

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