Pastor Peter Ayeni of Faith Foundation Ministries appreciates Cockerham’s gifts. “I have known James to be a giver,” said Ayeni. “He gives all that has been given to him. His talents as a musician are precious and appreciated.”
James Cockerham is no ordinary recording artist. “It’s one thing to sing,” said Pastor Oliver Wells, of the music producers for the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’s recent release. “It’s another thing to serve and James has been blessed to do both. He’s got a great music ministry, but he’s a servant. I would recommend James to anybody.”
A servant of the Lord, Cockerham regularly plays for charities. His goal is “to help the little guys who are doing big things.” He only charges for transportation, food, lodging, and for each person in attendance to receive one of his CDs. Musicians typically charge a flat fee. However, Cockerham wants for charities to raise as much money as possible for their causes.
Dr. Ndugu T’Ofori-Atta, professor emeritus at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia, applauds Cockerham’s commitment to charities. “He’s been well-known and appreciated and supported. He’s always had an outreach of compassion,” said T’Ofori Atta. “I wholeheartedly can affirm the consistency of his character and the vastness in his commitment to music.”
Perhaps the final testament to James Cockerham’s ministry of music is his songs. On his latest CD, “Reflections of the HEART,” he sings soulfully of praising the Lord. In “Jesus, You Are Worthy to Be Praised,” he sings, “When I see a baby smiling / in a loving mother’s arms / When I see the lightning flashing / Or I hear the thunder roar / When I praise you in the silence / I lift my eyes unto the hills / Jesus, you are worthy to be praised.”
James Cockerham’s commitment to playing for charities is ongoing. For interviews and media inquiries, James Cockerham may be reached at 770-593-8522. To purchase the “Reflections of the HEART” CD, go to
www.cdbaby.com/cockerham3 .
