In episode #20 of the Life Behind The Music Podcast, Kathy & Micayla are speaking with a brilliant mind and the Director of Music and Art at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Greensbor, NC. In this episode Kathy, Micayla, Corey & Kelvin discuss relevancy in the church and how technology has impacted our overall ability to connect, share God's word, and execute the vision! Enjoy!
FEATURED MUSIC:
It's Christmas Time from the E.P. “I Believe” by Kathy D. Horry.
Corey Williams Official Bio
Corey is an anointed and appointed man of God who has served in music ministry most of his life and for over 35 years has served in a full time capacity. He currently serves as Director of Music and Arts at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro Inc. A Brooklyn New York native, and being born into a musically inclined household caused him to pursue what God had destined for his life in music ministry! He is also a gifted songwriter. Gospel recording artists such as Edwin Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins and many others have recorded songs penned by him. One of many other recordings includes Gospel Heritage Foundation's "Gospel Today 4" (In His Presence, led by LeJeune Thompson and produced by Cedric Thompson) and The Full Gospel Mega Mass Choir "Let it Rain" project (High Praise).
God has placed a tremendous burden on him for music ministry and the relationship between the pastor and the minstrel. Because of this he focuses on relationship, commitment and consistency. He understands the challenges that come with leading the people of God particularly in the area of music. He is no stranger to theatre production, and has served as Musical Director for several productions such as Peace like a River, and the Christmas play "Black Nativity" (2009-2012) at The Barn Dinner Theater, Greensboro).
Corey is also a board member of the Greensboro NC Symphony. His creative and artistic contributions helped the organization’s vision to bring more energy to their work and make connections with the local and international gospel music community. He’s always served the church in music ministry with his first position as church musician at the age of 15 in NYC. Now serving full time at Mount Zion with over 6,000 members and overseeing a department with well over 350 volunteers and 10 part time staff members.
Minister Williams conducts music/worship workshops around the country and abroad. He was chosen as one of the top ten Praise & Worship leaders in the nation in 2004 and 2005 by the Gospel RoundUp Magazine. He possesses solid knowledge and experience in the areas of worship and praise, choirs, vocal training, musicianship and administration. Corey believes excellence is not an option but a requirement. He strives to pass on this standard to the worship leaders, praise singers, choirs, musicians, songwriters and others with whom he shares with in the work of the music ministry given to him by God.
Corey Williams is a licensed minister. He is married to Colette B Williams, has 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren.
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