In this conversation, Jimi Williams shares insights and advice on various aspects of the music industry, particularly in the context of worship music. He emphasizes the importance of conversations that go beyond the business side and focus on personal growth, dreams, and challenges. Jimi also highlights the significance of trust and relationships in working with artists and writers.

He advises worship leaders transitioning to songwriting to stay connected to their local church and be prolific in their writing. Jimi emphasizes the value of the local church in the worship industry and cautions against treating worship as merely an industry.

Finally, he reflects on his journey from playing in cover bands to becoming the President of Jesus Culture Music and expresses gratitude for the opportunities and experiences that have shaped his career.

Takeaways

• Dreams and career paths can change and evolve over time.

• Leaving a job on good terms and maintaining relationships is important.

• Worship Together was a revolutionary resource for worship leaders.

• Being a label president involves both creativity and pastoral care. Conversations in the music industry should go beyond business matters and focus on personal growth, dreams, and challenges.

• Worship leaders transitioning to songwriting should stay connected to their local church and be prolific in their writing.

• The local church plays a vital role in the worship industry, and worship should not be treated as merely an industry.

Chapters

05:00 Early Dreams and Career Beginnings

15:00 Transition to Church Ministry

25:00 Return to the Music Industry

35:00 The Birth of Worship Together

40:00 Evolution of Worship Together

41:00 Becoming President of Jesus Culture Music

41:44 The Role of Conversations in the Music Industry

45:13 Advice for Worship Leaders Transitioning to Songwriting

51:19 The Importance of the Local Church in Worship Music

52:02 Living the Dream: From Cover Bands to President of Jesus Culture Music