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Minister Willis is a mentor for his community. He has participated in the "True Love Waits" initiative at
Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. This program encourages young men to abstain from pre-marital sex and to live
as men according to the Word of God. Following a vision, Minister Willis established an event entitled “Men of
Excellence”. This program showcases the musical talents of men in the local area. In 2007, the event drew
approximately 800 attendees. Not only do the “Men of Excellence” have musical talents, but they also adopt families
during the holidays, host speaking engagements and are ministers of the gospel.
Minister Willis believes in entrepreneurship. He is the owner of two businesses: W.M. Music, Incorporated and
Assurance Ministries. Both of these entities are vehicles to develop, produce, and distribute gospel music. Minister
Willis understands that he has been blessed with multiple gifts and he uses them to edify the people of God.
In 2003, Minister James A. Willis, Jr. was given a vision to assemble a group of 12 singers with a goal to reach the
nation through song. Minister Willis carefully constructed a group that touched the hearts of many throughout the
nation. This group ministered in area churches, Chicago, Dallas, and numerous other venues. When the group began,
it was simply known as Minister James A. Willis and Friends. After numerous transitions and much prayer by Minister
Willis, the Lord deposited a permanent name for this group in September of 2004: Minister James A. Willis and the Nu
Praze Chorale.
The Nu Praze Chorale is under the watchful leadership of Minister James A. Willis, Jr. Willis is currently serving as an
associate minister as well as the Minister of Music at the Prospect Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. His
dedication to the Lord is endless and is demonstrated in his love for the Word of God through song. Minister Willis has
been singing, composing and producing music for over 35 years and has traveled across this country spreading the
good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is an instrument used by God to create and deliver music that ministers
to the saved, the unsaved, the hurting, the sick, and all those who desire to worship and praise God.
The Nu Praze Chorale is a diverse group comprised of the following twelve singers: Cara West, Deon Robertson, Ken
Shelton, Telecia Miles, Patrice Furman, Onita Lemons, Felicia Cox, Koretta McArthur, George Nelson, Horace Weaver,
Kozetta Lucas and Christian Howard. Minister Willis also utilizes the gifts of four talented musicians: the musical
director James Ford (bass), Tobias Frederick (organ, guitar), Delon Ellis (organ, keyboard) and Mike Baker (drums).
Approximately twelve churches are represented within this ministry.
Minister James A. Willis, Jr. has had the opportunity to fellowship in ministry with many nationally known gospel
recording artists, including Yolanda Adams, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans, Beverly Crawford, Edwin
Hawkins, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, and many others. The Lord has also blessed the
group to minister at the 2005 and 2006 Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) in the new artist showcase.
Minister James A. Willis, Jr. and the Nu Praze Chorale work tirelessly at spreading God's messages to the masses
through song. This group believes in worship and praise and understands that the blessings of God are unlimited. We
encourage you to experience the powerful message of God’s love expressed by Minister James Willis and the Nu
Praze Chorale.
Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. This program encourages young men to abstain from pre-marital sex and to live
as men according to the Word of God. Following a vision, Minister Willis established an event entitled “Men of
Excellence”. This program showcases the musical talents of men in the local area. In 2007, the event drew
approximately 800 attendees. Not only do the “Men of Excellence” have musical talents, but they also adopt families
during the holidays, host speaking engagements and are ministers of the gospel.
Minister Willis believes in entrepreneurship. He is the owner of two businesses: W.M. Music, Incorporated and
Assurance Ministries. Both of these entities are vehicles to develop, produce, and distribute gospel music. Minister
Willis understands that he has been blessed with multiple gifts and he uses them to edify the people of God.
In 2003, Minister James A. Willis, Jr. was given a vision to assemble a group of 12 singers with a goal to reach the
nation through song. Minister Willis carefully constructed a group that touched the hearts of many throughout the
nation. This group ministered in area churches, Chicago, Dallas, and numerous other venues. When the group began,
it was simply known as Minister James A. Willis and Friends. After numerous transitions and much prayer by Minister
Willis, the Lord deposited a permanent name for this group in September of 2004: Minister James A. Willis and the Nu
Praze Chorale.
The Nu Praze Chorale is under the watchful leadership of Minister James A. Willis, Jr. Willis is currently serving as an
associate minister as well as the Minister of Music at the Prospect Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. His
dedication to the Lord is endless and is demonstrated in his love for the Word of God through song. Minister Willis has
been singing, composing and producing music for over 35 years and has traveled across this country spreading the
good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is an instrument used by God to create and deliver music that ministers
to the saved, the unsaved, the hurting, the sick, and all those who desire to worship and praise God.
The Nu Praze Chorale is a diverse group comprised of the following twelve singers: Cara West, Deon Robertson, Ken
Shelton, Telecia Miles, Patrice Furman, Onita Lemons, Felicia Cox, Koretta McArthur, George Nelson, Horace Weaver,
Kozetta Lucas and Christian Howard. Minister Willis also utilizes the gifts of four talented musicians: the musical
director James Ford (bass), Tobias Frederick (organ, guitar), Delon Ellis (organ, keyboard) and Mike Baker (drums).
Approximately twelve churches are represented within this ministry.
Minister James A. Willis, Jr. has had the opportunity to fellowship in ministry with many nationally known gospel
recording artists, including Yolanda Adams, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans, Beverly Crawford, Edwin
Hawkins, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, and many others. The Lord has also blessed the
group to minister at the 2005 and 2006 Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) in the new artist showcase.
Minister James A. Willis, Jr. and the Nu Praze Chorale work tirelessly at spreading God's messages to the masses
through song. This group believes in worship and praise and understands that the blessings of God are unlimited. We
encourage you to experience the powerful message of God’s love expressed by Minister James Willis and the Nu
Praze Chorale.