William Matthews

William Irvin Matthews was born on November 5, 1983, in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in a musical family with a preacher father and a choir director mother. He began his vocational ministry in 2007, serving on staff at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2009, he relocated to Redding, California, to join the staff at Bethel Church. Matthews became the first solo artist signed to the Bethel Music label. During his time with the collective, he contributed to several live albums and was a featured worship leader. His catalog includes the 2011 album *Hope's Anthem*, as well as songs such as "Deep Cries Out," "Glory to Glory," and the spontaneous worship piece "Don't Worry." He also appeared as a featured artist on the song "You Make Me Brave." In 2014, Matthews moved to Los Angeles to pursue creative exploration. His affiliation with Bethel Music and his leadership roles at Bethel Church concluded in June 2016.