LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (April 25, 2025) – Bethel Music’s John Wilds announces the release of his new EP, “I Want Jesus (Live),” now available on all streaming platforms. The EP is a collection of powerful and intimate moments in worship that calls listeners to center their hearts on the One who truly matters – Jesus. Listen to the full EP here.

From tender moments of devotion to bold declarations of truth, “I Want Jesus (Live)” is a call back to the core of our faith and focuses on how Jesus is really all we need. The six-track compilation features new songs and timeless worship classics, including the beloved “You’re Worthy Of My Praise.” With every lyric and melody, the EP reflects a singular message: Jesus is everything. It echoes that He is our Savior, Rescuer, and Redeemer, and when we seek Him first, everything else follows.

“This is a compilation of songs and moments that are really special to me,” says Wilds. “Each one is centered around the presence of God, and adoring Him. There really is no substitute for His presence in our lives. To me, this is more than an EP… it’s an experience and I can’t wait to share it with you.”

Joining the Bethel Music collective in 2021, Wilds made his album debut with “Forever Be Praised” on the album “Simple” (2022) and has led worship on Bethel Music projects including “Come Up Here” (2023) and “Moments: Wait” (2024). He is a passionate worship leader/songwriter known for his dynamic vocals and heart for the presence of God, and continues to inspire global audiences through his ministry. For more information about John Wilds, visit here.

EP TRACK LIST INCLUDES:

1. You’re The Only One (Live)

2. You’re Worthy of My Praise/As The Deer (Live)

3. Alpha & Omega (Live)

4. He Has Done Great Things (Live)

5. Worthy/You Are Holy/We Fall Down (Live)

6. I Want Jesus (Live)

About John Wilds

John Wilds is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist with a heart to seethe 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. He joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2021 where he made his collective album debut with “Forever Be Praised” on the album “Simple” (2022) and has been featured on several Bethel Music albums. He’s known for his vibrant energy, sincere heart for Jesus, and powerful vocal range, and travels globally leading worship and ministering the Gospel. John and his wife, Natalie, currently reside in Daytona Beach, FL.

About Bethel Music

Bethel Music is a worship movement pursuing the presence of God and capturing fresh expressions of worship out of Redding, California. Bethel Music has grown from a local church music ministry to an internationally renowned collective of songwriters, artists and musicians. Brian and Jenn Johnson co-founded the movement in 2001 to raise up worshippers, take hold of their true identities, and pursue intimacy with God, above all else.

Since 2001, Bethel Music has released 27 albums, including their most recent live worship album, We Must Respond (2025), Moments: Wait (2024), Simple (2022), Homecoming (Live) (2021), Revival’s In The Air (Live) (2020), and many more. Each album carries a unique theme and features some of the most well-recognized artists in the genre. This year, Bethel Music was GRAMMY® nominated for the song “Holy Forever” feat. Jenn Johnson and CeCe Winans, and in 2024, won the Dove award for “Holy Forever” for “Best Song of the Year.” In 2021, the label was nominated for six Dove Awards, and another 11 in 2022, spanning across categories like “Songwriter of theYear,” “Worship Album of the Year,” and “Inspirational and Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year.”

Since forming, Bethel Music has broken records, ranking in CCLI's Top 25 songs since 2013. Their song, “Goodness of God” was ranked #1 for over three years. “This Is Amazing Grace,” has ranked in the Top 25 songs since 2014; “No Longer Slaves” since 2016; and “The Lion and the Lamb” since 2017. In addition, “Reckless Love” has appeared in the Top 10 since 2018; and “Living Hope” in the Top 10 since 2019. Hitting a new stride over the last few years, Bethel Music has continually ranked at #6 in the Top 10 radio market share. See more at https://bethelmusic.com/.

 

 

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