Background of Performers
Abdullah R. "Abe" Mills was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. His family converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was about six. Mills served his mission in the Texas Houston Mission. He met his wife Rachel, who grew up in Branson, Missouri at BYU. In addition to being part of Young Ambassadors Mills was a walk-on member of the BYU Cougars football team. Mills majored in broadcast journalism. He was also a host on the LDS Church produced show "Center Street". Mills currently lives in Kalamazoo and their five children.
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