The Heartbeat
of Eddie James
When you think about men and women
who have changed the face of gospel
music, one name that comes to mind
is Eddie James. Eddie’s music crosses
generational and cultural lines, and
has spanned several decades. Millions
have entered into the presence of
God through his music, and churches
worldwide use his songs in their
worship sets. His music expresses
the heart of God and the movement of
the Holy Spirit. It is joyful, exuberant,
uplifting…and offers hope to those
who need it most.
Eddie James was born and raised in
Phoenix, AZ. He accepted Christ as his
Lord and Savior at eight years of age
and began his music ministry at age
nine. Never slowing down, he launched
into ministry full time after high school
and served in a variety of capacities
within the local church. Later on, he
joined with Karen Wheaton at The
Ramp to inspire students through
worship and dance to deeper walks
with God. He also recorded albums
with The Phoenix Mass Choir and his
group, ColourBlind. Since that time,
he has ministered under the umbrella
of Eddie James Ministries and Fresh
Wine Records, creating and mentoring
several music and dance groups
including Ultimate Call, Scribe, and
Excalibur.
A passion for worship and evangelism
drives Eddie to reach out to the hurt
and broken – especially to those in
the next generation. Students ranging
from 15 to 35 years of age find his
worship and teaching style meets
them where they are. It calls them to
break free from gang violence, drug
and alcohol addictions, prostitution,
suicidal thoughts, and promiscuous
lifestyles. Almost daily the ministry
receives praise reports of broken lives
mended, the downtrodden uplifted,
and those bound by addictions and
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