John Wilds is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist with a heart to see the world encounter the love and presence of Jesus. Music has been John’s passion since a very young age, learning to play the piano at 6 years old and beginning to lead worship at the age of 17. John has been serving the local church for 20 years while also traveling the world to serve the global church. John joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2021 and made his collective album debut with “Forever Be Praised” on the album Simple (2022). Most recently he appears on Come Up Here (2023) with Bethany Wohrle leading “Our King Jesus (Holy).” He is featured on Jesus Image’s JESUS (Live) (2022) album singing “Way Maker,” “Alpha And Omega,” and “You Are Holy.” John also sang as a background vocalist for Brooke Ligertwood’s solo album Seven. He tours with the collective and continues to collaborate with many writers, producers, and musicians writing for upcoming projects. John and his wife, Natalie, currently reside in Daytona Beach, FL with their three children. He is the Worship Pastor at Calvary Christian Center in Ormond Beach, FL and builds up young leaders for the next generation. John’s passion for the local church is a lifelong commitment and continually prays to see the people encounter the Father’s love.