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Minister James A. Willis, Jr. is currently serving as Minister of music at the Prospect Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK. as well as an Associate Minister, He is dedicated to the Art of Gospel Music, he has been singing for over 35 years and has traveled across this country spreading the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song, most of all he is man of God who loves the Lord, and has dedicated his life to Ministering through the music that God has given him to reach his people, to share the music that will encourage and glorify God. We believe when James Allen Willis was born on October 9th 1957, in Oklahoma City Okla., the presiding angel asked the lord, "Lord, what shall you want that is special for this child?" and the Lord responded, " For this child shall grow to have one of the most unique & powerful anointed voices, that whenever he sings his voice will fill the air, all shall know that this is a gift that only I could have given." James started singing as a child. Family members recognized he had a God given gift. But it was while performing in a 5th & 6th grade talent contests that someone in the audience also recognized this child had a gift. After the production was over, the person approached James's mother and suggested she keep him singing. James's mother followed the advice of the stranger, and he began singing in the church youth choirs. He also played the drums, the violin and cello, at age 8 years old. He was first chair in the school orchestra, as he was also gifted to play the saxophone and guitar. He played in bands and wrote songs at the age of 11 years old. He sang his own material that the Lord had placed inside of his heart. He was encouraged to keep writing and singing, and he has been writing and singing for the Lord every since that day. Through the years James has sang in over 150 weddings and funerals when called upon, and sang with several local area choirs. His first major opportunity came when he joined the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA). James was the featured soloist on the GMWA Mass Choir Album in 1993. He also sang on 3 albums with Grammy award winning writer Mr. Stan Lee of Los Angeles California. He was in the company of Gospel greats such as Thomas Whitfield, Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Albertina Walker, Donald Vail's, Charles Fold, James Cleveland the founder of GMWA Workshop of America. James has had the opportunity to fellowship in ministry opening up in Concert with many nationally known gospel recording artists, including Yolanda Adams, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans, Beverly Crawford, Edwin Hawkins, BeBe & CeCe Winan's, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, and many others. In 1991 the Lord ordered James's next steps by calling him into the ministry of the Preached word, and he preached his first sermon only two weeks later at the Simultaneous Revival in Oklahoma City, OK. The Lord also filled him with the burning desire and tireless dedication that it would take to fulfill His order. James knew he would have to go out on his own. He began to write and develop the songs. By placing songs upon his heart and mind these songs compile the works of his first project entitled, God Can Do It, with his group Assurance in 1996 and now for his first solo debut CD, entitled, "Come Unto Me''. James carefully chose and employed the talents of some of Oklahoma's most gifted artist Myra Beasley, Min. Renee Wilson, Tiffany Rodgers Brown, Cynthia Ladd Smith, Minister Sam Myles, Toye Linley, Jyntel Carter, Phyliss Gray, Telisha Miles, Shelia Fugett, Evelyn Morgan, Orinthal Wondick, Kara Blackwell, Cameron Battle, Delon Ellis, Paul Morgan( Washington D.C) Rod Vester (Memphis Tennessee) Phillip Bates, & Fred Smith, keyboards and music director; L.G. Hamilton, drums programming; Alvin Quinn(ST. Louis MO., bass; and Wayne Murray of (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Rocky lead guitar. These individuals all from James' supporting group members. Since completing the CD, James has performed at many events such as the St. John Missionary Baptist Church Men's Conference, KTLV Radio Ten Best Dressed Women Of Oklahoma, Praise in the Park with Beverly Crawford, and have 10 upcoming events scheduled for the next few months on his agenda. His CD is being played on radio stations across the country Heaven 97, Gospel James has also been featured on numerous radio interviews. James' hard and dedicated work for the Lord continues to open many doors for him. James continues to follow the plan the Lord has worked out for him and he has no doubt that God will do exactly what He said. He is commissioned to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and compel the unsaved to seek Him. James and his group work hard at spreading God's messages to the masses through his songs. One of James' favorite verses, Psalm 146:2, reads "I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." (NIV) In James's own words, "As long as God keeps filling these pipes, I am going to sing." We encourage you to experience "The powerful message in the ministry and music. " Check out the artist's website: http://www.jwillismusic.com Track List: 1. The Race 2. We Praise Your Name 3. He's Worthy 4. Come Unto Me 5. It's So Amazing 6. It's So Amazing W Interlude 7. Everything I Need 8. Inside of Me 9. This Joy That I Have 10. It's Gonna Be Alright 11. I'll Let Nothing 12. You Can Make It 13. New Mercies 14. He's Worthy Re-mix Suggested CDs:Other Genres: |