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Our Heart
At Heart Worship Collective, we are passionate about cultivating a community where worship leaders, musicians, and creatives can come together to grow, inspire, and uplift one another. Our mission is to empower you to lead with passion, create with purpose, and worship with authenticity. We strive to bridge the gap between creativity and God's purpose, believing that every creative talent is a precious gift from God, meant to reflect His glory and advance His Kingdom. Our vision is to connect creatives to the King and His heart. We foster an inspiring environment where creatives can connect, collaborate, and support each other, stepping into what God has called us to be and deepening our intimacy with Him. Join us in making a meaningful impact through worship and creativity.
Heart Worship Collective is a community of worshipers with creative gifts focused on:
HEARING the Holy Spirit,
EMBRACING the heart of Jesus,
AWAKENING to His Kingdom,
RELEASING His glory through creative expressions, and
TEACHING generations a life of worship.
Our Story
Connecting creatives to the King and His vision.
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Inspire Through Worship
We foster an environment where creatives can encounter God through powerful worship experiences. Our gatherings are designed to inspire and rejuvenate, providing a space for artists to draw near to the King and receive fresh vision for their creative expressions.
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Equip for Kingdom Impact
We provide resources, training, and support to help creatives develop their talents and use them for God’s glory. By equipping artists with the tools they need, we enable them to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
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New Vision and a Release to the Call
We believe that each creative has a unique calling and vision given by God. Our goal is to help creatives discover and embrace this vision, and to release them into their divine calling with confidence and purpose.
Our Founders
Onaje & Veronica Jefferson
Onaje, a native of Brooklyn, NY, discovered his love for music at a young age. In his early youth, he began attending The Brooklyn Tabernacle, where he joined the youth ministry and developed a profound passion and thirst for the presence of the Lord. Shortly thereafter, he became an integral part of The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, taking on roles as a soloist and worship leader. He also contributed to the choir's songwriting alongside Carol Cymbala.
Onaje's musical journey includes a decade-long tenure as a singer and songwriter with the award-winning gospel group Israel & New Breed, a recording vocalist with Multitracks, as well as vocalist and vocal director for Matt Redman.
Veronica is a devoted wife to Onaje and a loving mother who lives a life rooted in Christ. A New York native as well, she is driven by a deep desire to serve and minister to those in the creative realm of ministry. With 18 years of experience in graphic and web design, Veronica has dedicated her talents to honoring the Lord. Her fervent passion for art and the Lord's presence has steered her towards a meaningful journey in prophetic art ministry, where she seeks to express the spiritual through her creative endeavors.
In creating Heart Worship Collective, their passion is to gather creatives of all types to pursue an intentional focus on living a life of worship rooted in Christ.
The Jeffersons currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their two beautiful children, Mayah and Avery. Their unwavering commitment remains centered on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.
Onaje has been a part of
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Singing, writing, and choir directing for Grammy award-winning The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
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A decade-long tenure as a singer and songwriter with the Grammy award-winning gospel group Israel & New Breed.
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Recording projects with Orange Kids Music.
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Recording vocals for the lead Christian worship resource company Multitracks.
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Recording projects with Christ Church of the Valley.
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Background vocals and vocal directing for artist such as Matt Redman and Paul Baloche.
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Writing retreats with Integrity Music.
Our Team
Our team members bring a diverse tapestry of talents and experiences, united by a shared commitment to excellence and the presence of God.
Leonard is a Grammy-winning keyboardist and Dove-nominated producer, known for collaborations with artists like Israel Houghton, Matt Redman, Tori Kelly, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, and others. With his wife Genise, he co-founded WTRWAY Ministries, training creatives in worship and arts.
They also launched the Las Vegas House of Prayer, a community prayer room and art studio near the Las Vegas Strip.
Leonard Ray Jarman Jr
Speaker and Producer
Genise Jarman, co-founder of WTRWAY Ministries and the Las Vegas House of Prayer, passionately champions worship, art, and intercession. With a background as a vocalist (Israel & New Breed, BJ Putnam, Aaron Lindsey), vocal director (Matt Redman), and instructor (Calvary Chapel SOW), she exemplifies a powerful anointing. A visionary and prophetic voice, Genise has a heart for unlocking the potential within others.
Alongside her husband Leonard, they have been active in ministry for over a decade in Las Vegas with their daughter Areli.
Genise Jarman
Speaker and Worship Leader
Daniel collaborated with renowned artists like Andre Crouch and Sandra Crouch in various ministerial and musical settings.
Daniel has extensive experience in pastoral ministry, serving in worship and executive pastoral roles, most recently in Phoenix, AZ. His ministry focuses include worship, discipleship, and pastoral counseling.
Daniel and his wife Elaine have three children: Joshua, Julie, and Angelo.
Daniel Medeiros
Pastor and Worship Leader
Ray Robles is a pastor, author, and vocational theologian who teaches at Grand Canyon University. He holds a PhD in Theology from Bangor University in Wales, UK. Ray is passionate about the early church’s thought, life, and worship practices and integrates them as life-giving rhythms of formation for the church today. He is experienced in training bishops, pastors, and worship leaders both in the US and abroad. He lives with his wife, Christina, and son, Marlon, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Ray Robles
Pastor, Author, and Theologian
Kevin Singleton, a Grammy-winning songwriter, cross-cultural musician, and nonprofit mentor, has had his songs sung globally by faith-based organizations. He has performed for over 3.5 million students and educators in 20 countries. In 2009, Kevin founded Elevate New York, an in-school/after-school mentoring program in the poorest U.S. district. In 2022, he became VP of Leadership and Development at Elevate USA and co-founded Trellis Inc. to mentor worship leaders and inner-city youth. Kevin also trains Musical Worship Leaders at Adoration House Seattle.
Kevin Singleton
Songwriter and Cross Cultural Musician