Since 1969, Dave Williamson has been minister of music in churches ranging in attendance from 350 to 5000. A licensed pastor, his background is varied, having served in Baptist, Presbyterian, Missionary, Charismatic, and non-denominational churches. His choirs and singing groups have been featured on dozens of recordings. He has produced and/or arranged for Christian musicians such as FFH, Larnelle Harris, Ron Kenoly, Babbie Mason, The Martins, Point of Grace, Alvin Slaughter, Sandi Patty, Natalie Grant, Truth and scores more—over 500 major recording projects since 1970. He has been nominated for numerous ‘Dove’ awards, winning Doves for ‘Musical of the Year’ in 2001 and 2004. Dave has produced and arranged 3 ‘gold’ records, denoting sales of over 500,000. Dave has written or arranged musicals and collections for virtually every major Christian music publisher.
The passion of Dave’s heart is to be part of seeing the choir in the church around the world rediscover God’s original plan for it—becoming worship leaders in the truest sense. He has dedicated his life to that objective, and in partnership with Brentwood-Benson music publishers, Dave writes and records ‘The Worship Leading Choir’ journal, read by thousands of church music and worship leaders. Dave also spends much time ‘on location’ with choirs in churches, and with music leaders in workshops, teaching on this timely topic.
Dave lives in Brentwood, Tennessee, with his lyricist/poet/journalist/photographer wife of 39 years, Jan. Dave and Jan have 3 grown kids and 7 grandkids.
They currently have one pet, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Crumpet. All the rest of their pets, including mostly foofy felines and saltwater fish, have gone to their reward, some in highly unusual ways.