Expressing in his own inimitable style the love of Jesus . . . the quiet strength of the Holy Spirit . . . a gentle love for people . . . with a warmth and charm communicating the love of God, Walter Arties combines rare musical artistry with a spiritual sensitivity seldom encountered.

He has toured the United States, Europe, and recently, the former Soviet Union. For ten years he was Director/Arranger for the "Walter Arties Chorale." He has sung for "Campus Crusades for Christ", "Youth For Christ", "Lutheran Youth Alive", "The Salvation Army", "Expo '72", in workshops and in the Cotton Bowl. He has appeared in crusades with Dr. Billy Graham and his associate, Dr. Ralph Bell. At the invitation of the "Billy Graham Association", he has toured Sweden, Finland, India, and the West Indies.

A recording artist, his albums include: Peace, I'm Gonna Sing, Softly and Tenderly, Almost Over, Gentle Exhortations, Spirituals Collection and Hymns Collection (winner of a Religion in Media (RIM) Award for 1982-1983, and 1996-1997 for Hymns Collection).

In 1973, while Director of Public Affairs at radio/television station KHOF in Glendale, California, Pastor Arties was inspired to develop the Breath of Life telecast. The program is presently viewed throughout the United States, Bermuda, and parts of the West Indies. Thousands of people have been baptized through Breath of Life crusades, resulting in the organization of thirteen Breath of Life churches under the leadership of Pastor Charles D. Brooks. The current Director/Speaker is Pastor Walter L. Pearson, Jr.

An ordained minister in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Arties is listed in "Who's Who Among Black Americans." He counts it a privilege to serve the Lord and gives praise to Him for the talents with which he has been entrusted. Along with concert and speaking appointments, he currently serves as Director of Evangelism for the Voice of Prophecy at the Adventist Media Center.