When asked how the group has sustained 90 years; Simply put - It's The Hand Of God!  There is No Other Answer.  
Our Message Has Been and Always Will Be......"CARRY THE MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST!  OUR MISSION STATEMENT:  The Lesters is a ministry dedicated to leading people to Jesus by sharing the Joy of Christ through music and personal testimony  /  OUR MINISTRY SCRIPTURE:  Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms and Hymns and Spriritual Songs, singing with Grace in your heart to The Lord.  Colossians 3:16
As for the Mountains and Valleys  -  ABSOLUTELY; they've been there and they'll always be there.  There is No Easy Road when in ministry.  But that's Ok because Jesus didn't have "an easy road!"  I remember hearing my family singing that old song years ago, "It's Not An Easy Road," and that message holds true.  That's why I Love Gospel Music.......it's The Truth!
Our Future.......Is "Looking Good!"  We'll continue to do exactly what we've done for 90 years now, and that is to Sing, Teach, and Preach the gospel; whatever it takes!  I, Brian Lester, am extremely thrilled to be a part of The Lester Family Music Ministry.  I represent the Third Generation; my son Jonathan represents the Fourth Generation.
Our Future - Future......Waiting in "the wings" is a Fifth Generation of The Lester Family; I believe that one day they'll be heard from as they "Carry The Message!"
One might think after 90 years it would be time to stop; but for The Lesters.....stopping isn't an option.  I can't really explain it, but I have always known in my heart that singing gospel music is what God has placed me here to do.  My heart's desire has always been to sing the gospel in song; truly, it's been the story of my life.  But much more than a desire simply to sing, I believe God has had this ministry here for a purpose; dating back to its beginnings.
One last important stat:  We are highly honored that three of the original Lesters have been inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame;  Harvey B. Lester (2004)  ~  Herschel L. Lester (2008)  ~  Opal A. Lester (2011).
Without question our most requested song of all time is, "He Didn't Throw The Clay Away."  As long as there's anyone to sing to......we'll "keep on singing" that message.