An Atlanta native, James has been involved in church ministry and music production for over 10 years. As a freelance musician and worship leader, his desire is to create environments of authentic worship. 

A graduate of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, James is classically trained in a variety of instruments and pedagogy including guitar, piano, and double bass.  

James is a worship leader and speaker with an Atlanta-based worship project called Onward and Upward. More info about the mission of Onward and Upward can be found at

onwardandupwardworship.com 

He is currently the Director of Liturgy and Music at the Catholic Center of the University of Georgia.